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Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel:
"The sea at Mombasa is as blue as a cornflower, and,
outside the inlet to the harbour, the long breakers of the Indian
Ocean draw a thin crooked white line, and give out a low thunder
even in the calmest weather. " (Karen Blixen, Out of Africa)
Styled to resemble a 13th century
Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, fountained
courts and bustling market squares, the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel
provides an oasis of tranquillity whilst delivering a unique mix of
high-action water sports, sybaritic sun worship, world-class cuisine and
vibrant nightlife.
Set back from the powder-white sands
and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, Mombasa
Serena Beach Hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili
carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns, the white-gleaming
splendour of a Sultan’s palace and the lotus-cool of a Persian water
garden. The extensive coconut-palm cooled grounds offer an exotic mix of
tropical trees and bright blossoms and centre on an idyllic sky-blue
swimming pool with a thatched ‘swim-up’ bar and crystal waters that
cascade into the tiled coolness of the market square below.
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Rooms:
- Mombasa Serena Hotel offers 166 air-conditioned
rooms and suites. All rooms have both bath and shower and free
mineral water is provided:
- The Village Rooms:
Each one of the rooms contained within the winding lanes and shady
courts of the traditional Swahili Village is uniquely styled to
resemble a historical building from the ancient island town of Lamu.
- Design features include carved balconies, coral
pillars, fretwork screens, Zanzibari-carved doors, gleaming arches,
stone-carved niches and lavish Lamu-styled furniture.
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- The Garden Rooms:
Our selection of spacious garden rooms looks out over a lush green
garden towards the sparkling reaches of the Indian Ocean. Design
features include carved balconies, winding stairways, broad
verandas, sumptuous brass-inlaid furniture and a colour scheme that
fuses aquamarine seas, azure skies and emerald palms.
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Dining:
- The traditionally timbered dining room is
surrounded by windows and has been built on stilts so as to
seemingly float above the liana-strung forest whilst commanding
enchanting views over this primeval environment. The menu has been
planned to offer a blend of traditionally hearty safari favourites,
spicy ethnic cuisine, crisp salads and internationally-themed
dishes:
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- a) The Fountain
Restaurant
Cooled by a
gentle ocean breeze and clustered around the hanging blossoms of a
traditional Persian garden this sumptuous table d’hôte restaurant
features Swahili carvings, stained glass lanterns, Lamu-esque
arches, marble fountains and wide verandas commanding views over
waving palms and shimmering ocean. The cuisine, which features
internationally themed menus and lavish buffets, also draws on a
strong Swahili influence to introduce an abundance of tropical
fruits, exotic spices, coconuts, limes, coriander and fresh-caught
seafood to the colourful choice of dishes.
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- b) The Pool Bar
Under the shade of a palm-thatched roof, looking out over the
sapphire waters of the pool is Coconut Willy’s Pool Bar, a ‘swim-up’
bar that allows guests to enjoy a cooling drink, without having to
get out of the pool.
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- c) The Jahazi Grill
Drawn up on the shoreline, just yards away from the breaking waves,
and built to resemble a traditional Swahili dhow - complete with
sanded decks, painted prow, roped capstans, lashed sails and
kanga-decked tables, the Jahazi Grill specialises in stunning
extravaganzas of fresh-caught seafood. Choices include: crab, squid,
lobster, prawns and a wide variety of sea fish. Vegetarian and
non-fish options are also available.
d) The Sokoni
Plaza and Pizzeria
The bustling Sokoni plaza is designed to resemble the colourful
marketplace of a traditional Swahili town and features an ornamental
fishpond, fluttering Arabian sunshades and a palm-thatched dining area
offering fresh-baked pizzas and a wide range of international snacks.
e) Sample
Swahili Life on the Nyota Terrace
The breeze wafted Nyota terrace offers a rare glimpse into the
traditional Swahili world. A world where veiled maidens sit behind
fretwork screens, brass lanterns swing in carved niches, visitors
recline on sumptuous sofas and families sip cardamom-flavoured coffee
and look down from carved balconies on to the bustle of the square
below.
f) The Piano
Bar
The internationally designed piano bar features live piano music, a
sophisticated cocktail line up and generous open-air terraces where
guests may recline on cushioned benches as they trace the path of the
moon across the ocean.
g) The Ice
Cream parlour
Centre stage to the bustle of the market place is the cool of the ice
cream parlour offering everything from lavish knickerbockers glories to
luscious fruit concoctions.
h) The Makuti
Bar
Set amongst rolling lawns, the thatched Makuti bar offers teas coffees
and freshly squeezed juices and hosts the colourful Lamu Market where a
wide range of traditional music, cultural displays, local handicrafts
and tempting Swahili snacks are on offer.
i) The cultural emphasis:
Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel has been designed to offer a fascinating
glimpse into the rich heritage of the ancient Swahili culture and
features informative displays of bright-woven kangas, beaded gourds,
intricate basketwork, polished brass and bejewelled ceremonial artefacts.
Guest Services and Amenities
at Mombasa Serena
Beach Hotel:
- State-of-the-art air conditioners in every room;
- Satellite TV (9 channels) in every room;
- Mosquito nets on request;
- Hair dryers, mini bars, safes, modem hook-up for computer and direct
dial phones with voice mail facility in every room;
- Full housekeeping services (concierge service, porter, laundry, valet,
babysitting on request, children's menus and dining facilities);
- Express check-in/out. 24-hour Forex facilities;
- Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities;
- Complementary water sports, gym, tennis, squash and varied activities;
- Extensively stocked Boutique and Africana Gift Shop, offering a
selection of books on Africa;
- Complementary shuttle service into Mombasa Town;
- Business centre, global connectivity and secretarial services;
- Newsstand;
- Barber and hair salon.
- At the end of an action-packed day, guests can also enjoy a dip in the
cool, blue waters of the floodlit swimming pool;
- Swimming pool and nature walks in the Butterfly Garden;
- Luxurious beauty treatments and toning massages;
- Secure airport and well-maintained road network;
- A wide range of board games.
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