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Reviews of Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa 5 stars

Along NyalI, Malindi Highway, 00801 Mombasa, Kenya

#7 of 50 hotels in Mombasa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 454 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Super Stay at Sarova
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool Facing Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water took a while to heat up in the shower. Check in and check out, rather slow in getting porters to bring luggage to and from room. We changed rooms during our stay, the process took several hours and reminders before someone came to asssit with moving our luggage.

    Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, with a genuine desire for guest comfort and satisfaction. From the warm reception at arrival, restaurant staff who effortlessly took care of dietary restrictions, housekeeping etc., all were first rate. Outstanding facilities, beautiful grounds, a lively programme of events for all ages, and a first rate spa experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good and lots of choice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was very good, lots of healthy options,and they assisted me with my dietary restrictions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this resort is perfect. I’d recommend it to anyone. The only downside is the beach. There’s a good that comes with it. There are a lot of things to do. Jet skiing, camel riding, boat rides, snorkeling, and etc. However the locals make it an annoying experience. They sit on the beach waiting to poach and harass tourists to buy from them. They’re persistent as well. It’ll make you not want to go on the beach. However the resort itself has a lot going on to where you’ll never get bored. Nothing like the bar in one of 5 pools the resort has. Really lovely place overall.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renovation of the THAI CHI by the sea restaurant and LIDO bar for the whole of our stay meant that use of our ‘all inclusive’ meal package was limited to the general buffet and cafe / pizzeria menu. This was a disappointment. Access to a VIP lounge that was advertised didn’t seem to exist.

    Lovely pools, immaculate gardens and general layout and design of the hotel was beautiful. We received a room upgrade, which compensated for the disappointment of limited restaurant use due to undisclosed renovations on arrival.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    The staff were really friendly. The food at the buffet was delicious with a lot of variety at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    It was awosome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love there staff quick response

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very large (confusing in first days), little worn down, more rules than usefull (e.g. no access to beach (but tp pools) on early arrival)

    Very nice personal with good energy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older and cheaper rooms are really run down. Music during dinner can be quite loud when you are seated wrongly.

    Comparatively near to the airport, so no big hassle with transfers. Great pools and wonderful Spa area. New rooms are spacious. Excellent kids area and indoor playgrounds.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sea Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    expensive, compared with the same level of services in other countries. ,

    Staff is very friendly and helpful, very clean, Food is good quality & tasty. Spa very nice,

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were in had condensation. But they sorted that out the next day. Also there was an issue with the mattress. Staff were very apologetic and that also got sorted and everyone was very nice. Guest relations Manager Claire was great. They made sure we were looked after and made sure our stay was pleasant. 😃

    The breakfast had a great selection. Lots of variety. Food was excellent especially the salads!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The ambiance

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    9.0
    The best resort in Mombasa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful grounds with modern facilities

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pool Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi kept dropping. Needs improvement

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Good one
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Tranquil
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NIL

    Great service!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room. Little dated. But functional and clean.

    Nice hotel. Fantastic staff. Room was a little dated (perhaps the hotel could offer upgrades if available on arrival?) but we very much enjoyed our stay. Nice food and decent drinks at a sensible price. Would definitely go again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Wide variety of food choice Fresca in spa was excellent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    It was great would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no indoor restaurants (only outdoor) and it was very hot--wish there were more air-conditioned dining options. Also they need an ATM on-site (closest one is a cab ride away)

    The breakfast was very good and most mornings our room was cleaned by the time we returned from breakfast!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool Facing Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    would haven been better on making checking in/ out.I spend more than 30 min in checking in and more just checking out.'/

    breakfast and food general was perfect staff was great and respectfulness.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complementary meals restaurant area crowded and very hot

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Sea Facing Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurants on the beach have music playing most of the time. I would have enjoyed the nature. The ocean view and frontage are amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Facing Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Great service despite how expansive the place is and how many customers they had. Simply awesome service.

    Stayed in January 2025

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