Article Written By: Karl Strauss
Mombasa's north and south coast pristine Indian Ocean beaches are among the world's best. Yearly they draw thousands of local and international tourists on expedition. On these beaches are quintessential deluxe beach resorts that accommodate the tourists.Sarova Whitesands hotel is set on a 22 acre plot on the Northern Coast of Kenya and its considered to be one of the top beach resorts in Kenya. The resorts has a total of three hundred and forty rooms and has the longest beach front at the coast. Some of the facilities found here include swimming pools, spa and awesome dining and accommodation facilities.There is also a water slide for thrill seekers. The resort is ideal for honeymoons, weddings, water sports and conferences. It's adorned with designs and artifacts that portray the coastal culture.Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel is one of Africa's finest resort and member of Club Best Hotels of the World. The hotel is 18km north of Mombasa City and 30km from Mombasa's international airport. It has 166 guest rooms designed with 13th century Swahili Arabesque art. It is set amidst lush tropical gardens with the mighty Indian Ocean creating a sky blue backdrop. Some of the recreational activities one can engage in here include fishing, aerobics and scuba diving. The hotel can also organize short excursions to some of the historical locations in Mombasa including the Fort Jesus.Nyali Beach Resort is another top hotel found at the Kenyan Coast located 15 minutes away from the Central District of Mombasa town. This resort is an ideal place to stay for those on leisure as well as business travel. It has lots of amenities to cater to the many needs of different clientele. Its rooms overlook the Indian Ocean and are deluxe. The resort has mouth watering cuisines including African as well as Chinese. You get local entertainment from traditional dancers and other activities that one can indulge in include water sports, massages as well as pedicures and manicures.Diani Reef resort is another top resort found in Mombasa. Its found on the white sandy beaches of the Southern Coast and 34 km away from the Mombasa airport. This is a good place for those looking for peace and quite because its hidden in a traditional coastal village. The resort offers a variety of diverse drinks and cuisines for its guests. From the rooms tourists have a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean. Boat trips, historical sites' visits, water sports, archery, jogs and biking are activities tourists can enjoy while at the resort. An 18-hole golf course is only 500 meters away for avid golfers.Lastly, we have the Lion in the Sun beach resort that is owned by the Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore who was also the Formula one boss. The resort is set on a 3 acre beach plot and has a total of 16 luxurious rooms. The hotel has hosted some international recognised personalities including Bono, Naomi Campbell and racer Fernando Alonso. The food here is predominantly Italian but one can also get local cuisines. Some of the activities one can engage in here include tennis, boating or a massage.
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