Serena Beach Resort & Spa

Hotels
8.7 (297 reviews)
Shanzu , Mombasa , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Good food
Cons:
Need for room updates
Noise from neighboring resorts
Limited variety in breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.84
Reviews indicated that the resort was clean.
Service
9.31
Multiple reviews highlighted the friendly and professional staff.
Location
9.35
The proximity to the beach and other attractions was well noted.
Room Quality
7.8
Concerns were raised about room updates and size.
Amenities
8.83
Amenities like the spa and pool were positively mentioned.
Value for Money
8.29
Some reviews suggest that the hotel is expensive for its current condition.
Food and Beverage
8.84
The food received positive feedback, though variety could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.31
Guests expressed overall satisfaction but mentioned areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:55

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location
Located on the stunning white sandy beach of Shanzu, Serena Beach Hotel & Spa offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Indulge in beachside dining and relax by the outdoor pool in lush tropical gardens.

Elegant Swahili-Style Rooms
Experience comfort in spacious, air-conditioned rooms adorned with Swahili-style décor and cozy mosquito net-covered beds. Enjoy modern amenities like a TV, minibar, and a private bathroom in each room.

Dining and Leisure Experiences
Savor a variety of cuisines at indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars, some featuring live music. Unwind with room service or a cocktail on your private balcony. Start your day with breakfast in the garden terrace.

Immerse yourself in outdoor activities like volleyball, windsurfing, and yachting. Complete your day with a relaxing massage at Maisha Spa. Benefit from free Wi-Fi, parking, and airport shuttle services for a seamless stay.

Ready to experience a luxurious beach retreat? Book your stay at Serena Beach Hotel & Spa now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.31
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beatrice • family_with_children • ml
8
Pros:

The architecture of the entire hotel.Family rooms very spacious. Very good breakfast and fish restaurant . Nice pool area.

Cons:

Road from airport to hotel in bad condition, with lot of traffic

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • solo_traveller • de
10
Best Hotel of the coast
Pros:

Kitchen

Cons:

If there is somebody not happy with this location…I would declare him insane

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Albert • family_with_children • be
9
A very welcoming stay with exceptional staff.
Pros:

Clean and close to beach with enough activities to keep my teens interested

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Juliet • family_with_children • ke
9
All in all, we enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Breakfast was superb
The hotel had easter decorations
The hotel ensured evening entertainment and magic show for childrent

Cons:

I requested for twin bed room but got a double bed
Most meals were good except there was something I was reacting to

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter-Nicholas • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die Palmen, der Strand und die wunderbaren Pflanzen.

Cons:

Es könnte beim buffet noch mehr Fisch geben, auch wenn die Auswahl bereits sehr gut ist.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lumumba • couple • ug
7
Great Location but needs updating.
Pros:

The location, right on the beach with large grounds and a constant breeze made the stay extremely pleasant. The rooms were large in keeping with an older property such as this.

Cons:

The rooms are in need of updating with the mosquito nets in particular needing replacing as the holes made it easy for the bugs to disturb our sleep.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • ke
5
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • gr
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Achraf • solo_traveller • ma
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • family_with_children • ke
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • at
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Claude • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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paolatestavenus • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Nanyombi Milly • solo_traveller • ug
8
I only stayed one night but used the facilities at the hotel and they were lovely
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Jetha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Stayed here after 40yrs - still goods just as good
Pros:

Swahili architecture

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lerato • couple • gb
10
Beautiful and relaxing with spa facilities
Pros:

Hiden Gem in Mombasa. Cosy, clean , comfortable beds, breakfast and dinner great and a place to take amazing pictures from. We had lunch at the restaurant in the day time too and spent time in the pool. All was cosy

Cons:

Both

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Teodora • solo_traveller • bg
9
An amazing hotel
Pros:

I really liked the hotel - it’s green clean and airy. The room and the bathroom are big with everything you need. The WiFi is strong, which is very important if you have to stay in touch. The food is freshly prepared and you could try different cuisine every night. I especially like the salads and deserts. Here I had the best cream caramel ever :). I appreciate that the hotel tried to make dinners different every night with life music and change of premises. The afternoon tea and cookies break is also a nice touch.
I also liked the massage at the spa. I hope that I will visit the hotel again.

Cons:

Keep in mind that there is a bar with a loud music next to the hotel so ask for a quiet room if this is a problem for you. The music usually stops around 11pm it was not a problem for me. The road to the hotel could be a challenge because of the traffic and poor conditions but it’s not the Hotel fault. And I have to go on a diet:)

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee