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Serena Beach Hotel & Spa

4.5 of 5
P.O. Box 90352, Shanzu 80100, Kenya
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Serena Beach Hotel & Spa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Chicago, Illinois
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36 reviews 36 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Stayed here for business and wished I could have stayed on longer. Great location on the water. There are small monkeys that roam the property and we were fortunate to be there when a batch of sea turtles hatched and scampered down the sandy beach to the surf. The down side was the number of... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The basics are not in place....over the last two days the phones haven't been answered and I got no replies to email. It's possible that the websites haven't been updated but its nonetheless a poor reflection on hotel management. One can only anticipate the service when we finally get there.

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It was a nice hotel, wonderful gardens, good food but as for the beach i would go south of Mombasa where the beaches are nicer, white sand and much calmer sea. In this case I did not mind cause we stayed most of the time on the safari and therefore the remaining 3 nights over here were just fine. Depands... More

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nairobi-----Kenya
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We were very disappointed with the rooms allocated to us as the AC was not working and bathroom was too small and leaking so water everywhere. But service and food was excellent. Apart from the rooms all our needs were looked into

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Nairobi, Kenya
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Having stayed at several of the big beach hotels in Mombasa, I definitely recommend Serena as the best. It is big, but still has a smaller community feel. The Swahili decor is excellent and these details really makes you feel as if you are at the Coast the way it should be. Rooms, service, and activities are excellent - the... More

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Athens, Greece
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We spend a week in April 2013. Most of the staff were wonderful, friendly, helpful and efficient. Any request were dealt with promptly and competently. The grounds were wonderful. The swimming pool was large, clean and not crowded, The food was good. The room with sea view was very pleasant and the air conditioning worked fine. There always was hot... More

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St Ives, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

After an amazing trip to the Masai Mara we sepnt a wonderful week at the Serana Beach Hotel. It was our second visit and proved to be even better than the first which we had thought was excellent! The trip from the airport to the hotel was slow because of the pending elections but our rep Martha had stayed on... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

From the Hotel reception and plus guest relation officer who was on duty that evening, we were very much impressed with the warm hospitality. Jahazi Grill, being a sea food specialty restaurant, has a choice to accommodate non-sea food consumers like me. Professional food service staff, great recommendations and excellent service. Would go back again.

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Kampala, Uganda
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

We selected the Serena Beach Resort in Mombasa based on trip advisor ratings, and word of mouth recommendations. We landed a pretty good deal with the travel agency and away we went. This review is the wrap up of the good, and the not so good of our experience. The 'Good' - I give 5 stars to the hotel staff,... More

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Gurgaon, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The hotel has a very peaceful and serene atmosphere, surrounded by greenery and large grounds. It is situated on the North Coast on the beach. The rooms are a bit small- housekeeping is average and could be improved! The Internet is slow as the Wi- Fi connectivity and Business center connectivity is below average. However the experience was very pleasant,... More

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Additional Information about Serena Beach Hotel & Spa

Also Known As:
Serena Beach Hotel Shanzu
Serena Beach Hotel And Spa
Hotel Serena Beach
Serena Beach Hotel
Address: P.O. Box 90352, Shanzu 80100, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Shanzu
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Shanzu
Price range (per night): S$266 - 387
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With the shimmering sands and waters of the Indian Ocean stretching before it, amidst verdant, bougainvillea-filled gardens, and shaded by gently swaying palm trees, the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel represents the ultimate escape. The legendary 13th-century Swahili town of Lamu inspires and styles it. ... more   less 
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