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Serena Beach Hotel & Spa

4.5 of 5
P.O. Box 90352, Shanzu 80100, Kenya
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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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Nairobi
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We returned to Serena hotel once again, this time in low-season, and had an excellent time once again. This time, we selected Serena due to its proximity to the airport, as we were only coming for a short weekend away out of Nairobi. This allowed for a lot of flexibility with flights, yet at the same time a complete beach... More

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kenya nai
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

What a wonderful place to be e people are welcoming staff are very friendly make you want to come calling you by name makes it up for that day the place is different changed ook for but still kept is ok old image a good place for business conferencing for the elite

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Nairobi, Kenya
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The hotel is located on a prism beach, very friendly and helpful staff both front office, F&B and the maisha gym. the only down side is the dinner that is most often on a set menu, the hotel does not afford guests with sea food experience hence one has to go to the Sea Grill restaurant that is not part... More

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Farnborough, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Well, this is not the first time we have stayed here, but it has been a few years since our last trip, so had things changed? Had we imagined how good it had been previously? If so then our memories can't be so bad, for it was every bit as good this time as before. If you want to stay... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This is not the most modern hotel on the Mombasa coast, but it is by far the best (we have stayed at most of them over the years). Serena Beach is full of character and charm. We always choose to stay in the Village Rooms with fantastic views of the Indian Ocean. What makes this place so special is the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Absolutely loved our stay here......the staff were very helpful and attentive but yet not in your face......it is such a big place and when I needed some me time then it was just easy to get lost in my little spot.....the beach is so beautiful and full of annoying beach boys and there is nothing you can do about it....The... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

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

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
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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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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
Serena Beach Hotel & Spa Kenya/Shanzu
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): RM704 - 964
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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