Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Hotels
Sarova Hotels Kenya
8.6 (412 reviews)
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100 , Mombasa , KE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Proposal/romance packages available
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great ambiance
Fantastic food
Cons:
Rude staff experience
Initial room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Housekeeping was praised, but some guests mentioned issues with initial room conditions.
Service
8.9
Most guests highlighted attentive service, especially from staff like Gole and Adam.
Location
8.64
Guests enjoyed the ocean view and overall ambiance.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.62
Activities and facilities like the kids club were well-received.
Value for Money
8.58
The range of services and experiences offered were seen as good value.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Food was frequently complimented, especially during events like New Year's Eve.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall, guests reported memorable stays fueled by excellent service and enjoyable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:04

Property Description

Escape to the breathtaking Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, where luxury and relaxation meet stunning ocean views.

Indulgent Spa Treatments
Unwind at our full-service spa offering a wide array of massages, body treatments, and rejuvenating facials designed to pamper you from head to toe.

Endless Recreational Activities
Dive into fun with 5 outdoor swimming pools, including a thrilling waterslide or keep fit at our fully-equipped fitness center. Our family-friendly setting ensures there’s something for everyone.

Culinary Delights
Savor a culinary journey at Pavilions, or enjoy 24-hour room service. Our all-inclusive rates make dining hassle-free, with diverse options and refreshing drinks at our bars and lounges.

Experience the perfect getaway by booking your stay at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 412 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.7
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kethim2026 Family
10
A Parent's Dream: Kids Had Fun, We Relaxed"
Pros:

The kids club is so warm, welcoming and friendly. They engage the children and have fun 💯. 🎉😊 Big thanks to Brian, Elizabeth, Peris, Titus and Mary the Team Lead for the amazing work.👏🌟
Not forgetting Given at the front office team.👩‍💼👨‍🍳 Chef Mainga for the meals....😋🍽️
Thank you Sarova Whitesands.🙏💖

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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Voyage10865312882 Friends getaway
10
Best experience ever!
Pros:

My experience was great! Great customer service, and lovely food. The animation team was superb. Brian and his team made our experience awesome!

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
7
727ednahc Friends getaway
10
Great time with friends
Pros:

We really had fun at Whotesands.. Brian animation team was awesome. The pool was clean. The reception team was gracious. Let us check in at 6 am. Thank you

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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agnessU9657DN Friends getaway
8
Gals weekend vacay
Pros:

Had a wonderful experience with the gals. Enjoyed the pool water massage😅. The salsa night topped our vacay. Brian and team 🤛🏾

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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alexoW4896DM Family
10
Sarova whitesands facilities and staff
Pros:

It was a fun place we really enjoyed the staff were really friendly especially Robert at the fun factory my brother and I had alot of fun i really recommended the kids club for children they are in great hands with Elizabeth also the food was really good.

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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segametsis2026 Business
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

The hotel is very clean and the service is of good quality. The stuff are so friendly Adam

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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Meander43527069650 Family
10
Fantastic Stay
Pros:

Everything is super in hotel but specially i want to talk about our room cleaning and hygiene thank you so much about this topic to ADAM 🫶

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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Maps17396258565 Business
4
Disappointing Service
Pros:

I recently conferenced at this hotel and the company spent a significant amount of money. While the property itself has potential, I was quite disappointed by a small but telling aspect of the service.

At the bar, I requested simple drink garnishes such as mint and sugar syrup. These are very basic cocktail ingredients that most hotels—especially those charging premium rates—normally provide without hesitation. Surprisingly, the staff refused to provide them and did not offer a clear explanation or any alternative.

Individually, this may seem like a minor issue, but small details like this make a big difference to the overall guest experience. When guests are paying for hotel services, they reasonably expect a certain level of service and flexibility, particularly for something so simple and inexpensive.

I hope management pays closer attention to these service details in the future, as they can significantly affect how guests perceive their stay.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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H1984JFeliasm Business
10
Marvellous Sarova
Pros:

The place is clean,the food is delicious, the rooms are neat, the breeze is super and the services are worth not forgetting the place.
Won't be fair if I won't mention Jacqueline she is good at what she do.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Seaside384791 Business
10
Best Hotel in Mombasa
Pros:

I had a nice business trip at sarovawhitesands.The fun factory was amazing 👌👌.
With the animation team very friendly,warm,Peris and Zainab were so good in engaging me with the various activities.Thumbs up to them, they made my trip more enjoyable.
They need a promotion because of their commitment, dedication and love.
I wouldn't mind bringing my family to experience this.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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anthonymW3525HN Business
10
Best experience at Sarova Whitesands
Pros:

The stay here was great, nice service, food, conference and reception above all the gaming zone was awesome with very professional and engaging service by Zainab. Definitely a must return.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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petersonk259 Business
10
Best experience at sarovawhitesands
Pros:

Awesome gaming zone

I met zainab from animation team. Very friendly and helpful.,professional and engaging

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Y2195BXsusanj Business
10
Excellent Services
Pros:

I was served by kasiti.she was amazing, good PR and very helpful. She even assisted to get the SPA services thru giving me a detailed booklet.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Dana14913 Friends getaway
8
An Amazing Experience
Pros:

Rating this as 4.5 as I believe the evening entertainment could improve
I was here for a wedding and had only one evening to review. Was slightly disappointed. Other than that amazing hotel with beautiful grounds.It's the staff and the outstanding service that is on another level. They cannot do enough for you. Agatha was exceptional. My first time in Mombassa and I would highly recommend this hotel

2026-03-10 via Tripadvisor
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ruthnX4601ON Business
10
Excellent Service
Pros:

Kasiti was very resourceful and hospitable. Excellent!

2026-03-10 via Tripadvisor
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oglak2026 Family
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Everything about the hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, rooms with excellent service in where we had dinner. Food was good and great value for money and service was attentive and efficient. Room itself was well equipped and comfortable.
What can we say? Our experience was extremely awesome. A big thank you to to Lucy Wangari, she ensured we are well settled and well received. May God bless her. Our interactions with the staff was good and welcoming. Rajab made our check in and out process smooth. Peter Githinji and Mwinyi Mwinyi made my sister comfortable at the swimming pool and gained confidence to learn to swim.
Asante sana and will definitely come again!

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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K8366ZJmaureenk Couples
10
Awesome experience
Pros:

The ambience, the food, the music
The room
The service was impeccable

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
5
503sparklew Family
10
Nice vacation at sarova whitesands
Pros:

I had a nice experience in sarova whitesands .the Animation team were really helpful and engaging my kid with the games.my daughter Tandi had a wonderful time a the kids club. She promised to be back again. Her favourite kids club teachers are zeinab and peris .Titus and Gedion they are professional and also engaged us with the games at fun factory. We will be back again with my family

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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faithmD839PI Friends getaway
10
Adventurous
Pros:

The experience was awesome the entertainment team even made it more exceptional ,( kyalo, Sabrina)

2026-03-08 via Tripadvisor
2
269barrym Family Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
10
A great place to relax with rooms of a high standard
Pros:

We spent a couple of days here and most of that was spent sitting beside or in the pool. It was very hot. Our room was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. If you want to chill out in the sun for a few days this is a great place to be. The resort is beside the beach. However, if you walk on to the beach you will immediately be accosted by people selling snorkelling, camel rides etc. so I doubt if you will have the chance just to have a peaceful walk up and down the beach. The Italian restaurant there is very good, though when I was there I had a chicken biriyani, while the others had something Italian.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor