Local and international visitors both, are drawn to Mombasa, Kenya's top beach destination. The beautiful white beaches on the North and South coasts are some of the finest in the world.  To accommodate these tourists, are adequate Mombasa beach hotels located in every beach the island has, and in this article we look at some of these hotels.

Of all Mombasa beach hotels the 340 roomed Sarova Whitesands on Mombasa’s 300 meters north coast beach, rates as one of the most luxurious. Set on 22 acres of tropical garden, Whitesands has five swimming pools, a classy spa and peerless dining and accommodation facilities and a spacious beach front, as well as waterslide for thrill seekers. The Whitesands is ideally suited for weddings, honeymooners, conferences, and those interested in watersports, it's wonderfully designed and possesses artifacts and style that capture the area's rich heritage.

One of the Club Best Hotels in the world, is the Serena Beach Hotel, another of Mombasa hotels, and close to the beach. The Serena beach hotel is located just 30km from Mombasa's airport, and possesses 166 guest rooms, all delightfully furnished with 13th century Swahili Arabesque art. The Serena Beach hotel is adorned with glorious bougainvillea gardens and palm trees, and with a backdrop of the beautiful Indian Ocean, it's a wonderful place to stay while in Mombasa. Guests can enjoy recreational activities such as aerobics, scuba diving, fishing, as well as cultural excursions to locations in and around Mombasa.

Only 15 minutes from Mombasa's CBD is the lovely Nyali Beach Hotel. Its proximity to the City, places Nyali Beach in class of Mombasa beach hotels where business travelers on transit can venture for quick merry making. The luxurious rooms of the Nyali Beach Hotel overlook the pure blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The hotel produces wonderful International cuisine, from Chinese to African, and entertainment is provided by traditional dancers. Other recreational activities available are diverse water sports, as well as relaxing therapies like massages, pedicures and manicures.

The Diani Reef Hotel is 34km from Momebasa's International Airport, and is set on a beautiful stretch of white, sandy beaches on the south coast, it accommodates 150 guests. The Diani Reef Hotel, situated as it is in a traditional coastal village, is ideal for romantic getaways . With views of the Indian ocean from guest's rooms, the hotel provides a beautiful atmosphere, and with three restaurants, there's always something different to enjoy when dining. There are plenty of recreational activities to do, from the 18 hole golf course just 500 metres away, to boat trips, historical site visits, archery, biking, water sports and more.

Owned by Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore is the Lion in the Sun beach hotel, located in Malindi. Frequented by such showbiz names as U2's Bono, racer Fernando Alonso, and supermodel Naomi Campbell, the 16 room luxury hotel sits on its own 3 acres of private beach. Serving a largely Italian cuisine, the Lion in the Sun is one of Mombasa's favorite beach hotels, especially given its popularity among famous clientele. For recreation and relaxation guests can enjoy sunbathing, boating, play a game of tennis, or relax in the hotel's comfortable spa with a massage or other treatment.

For those tourists who want something a little different, there are plenty of cheap cottages in Mombasa for rent along the coast.