Ministry of Tourism Classification 05*****
Whitesands Hotel is the grandest hotel at Bamburi Beach front, set on 22 acres of land amidst swaying palms and fragrant frangipani trees. The Arabic architecture adapted on the public areas enhances the exotic locale. Whitesands Hotel is located at Mombasa, on the North Coast along Bamburi Beach. The distance is about 14 Kms from the old town, 23 Kms (30 minutes) from Moi International airport, 500 Kms (6-7 Hrs) by road and 45 minutes by air from Nairobi. The scheduled train, thrice a week takes about 12 hours from Nairobi and Vis a Vis (20 minutes drive from the Railway Station to the hotel).
Accommodation at the Whitesands Hotel
Accommodation at the Whitesands Hotel comprises of 340 rooms in 03 storeys. There are 221 standard twins, 77 doubles, 36 triples, 06 Junior Suites and 02 luxury Presidential Suites. Suites have separate bedroom and lounge. Out of these, 06 are deluxe rooms and 30 non smoking rooms.
Room décor and amenities at the Whitesands Hotel
Room décor and amenities at the Whitesands Hotel all rooms have a balcony with a view of the pool or the sea and decorated in bright colours. TVs in deluxe rooms, direct dial telephone private with bath/shower and WC, Mosquito nets, Air-conditioning, 240 volts and 50 cycles, razor outlets and hair dryer.
Special Feature of the Whitesands Hotel
Special Feature of the Whitesands Hotel is Beautiful Beach and first class service
Food & Beverage Facilities at the Whitesands Hotel
Pavilion I & II at Whitesands Hotel
Pavilion I & II has a capacity 680, on the ground floor, serves buffet breakfast and various themes over lunch, dinner. Dress code – Men must wear long trousers for dinner.
Minazi at Whitesands Hotel
Minazi at Whitesands Hotel has a capacity 72, on the ground floor, pavilion 4, serves snack menu all payable directly.
Tamanisha Theme Bar at Whitesands Hotel
Tamanisha Theme Bar at Whitesands Hotel is found on first floor on pavilion 4, balcony terrace with a sea view and a specialty bar for cocktails. Venue for Stereo music, satellite TV screens, Pool table
Lido Grill at the Whitesands Hotel
Lido Grill at the Whitesands Hotel has the capacity 100, by the poolside, overlooking ocean, serves barbeque prawns, lobster etc.
Jambo Pool Bar at the Whitesands Hotel
Jambo Pool Bar at the Whitesands Hotel has the capacity 60 people, by the pool, open all day
Beach Bar at the Whitesands Hotel
- Beach Bar at the Whitesands Hotel has a capacity 150, by the Volleyball Court, live music three times a week
- Room service - available 24 hours
- Outside catering facilities
General Facilities at the Whitesands Hotel
- Air-conditioning
- Voltage of 240 volts and 50 cycles
- Shopping Arcade
- Beauty and massage parlour
- Bureau De Change and Credit Card facilities
- Baby sitting services available – at a fee
- Laundry Services
- In-house doctor on call
Recreation Activities at the Whitesands Hotel
- 05 swimming pools with dive/springboards and waterslides
- 4 floodlit tennis courts
- Multi gym with nautilus equipment and expert trainers
- Organised sports activities like Beach volley ball
- Water Sports Centre (Independent)
- Daily video shows
- Golf can be arranged nearby Nyali Golf and Country Club
- "Rythms" Discotheque - amphitheatre with a bar/ample seating
- Entertainment troupes and animations
- Excursions and visits to places of interest
Conference Facilities at the Whitesands Hotel
Magharibi
Capacity 250, first floor pavilion 3, serve afternoon tea, ideal for cocktail receptions,
Baraza
Capacity 400 theatre, 500 cocktail, 300 seminar
Fahari
capacity 300 theatre, 400 cocktail, 150 seminar
Mzima
capacity 200 theatre
Climate
Hot days average 28C with warm nights average 22C.
Conventional rains during May-June and October-November. Tropical climate with hig
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