Hotel Southern Palms Beach Resort
Hotel Southern Palms Beach Resort Kod hotelu: MBASOUT Kenya
African paradise, a fairy tale beach with soft white sand, coconut palms in a tropical garden. A successful marriage of Swahili architecture with Arabic motifs. Local motifs add an exotic flavor: the distinctive drank beds have been carved by local artisans. Superbly equipped and professionally run, it offers a high standard of services and an international atmosphere. Great cuisine, themed evenings, a rich buffet or elegant waiter service. The complex of beautiful pools is considered the largest in East Africa!
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5.2
98% rated good or very good
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5.2
98% rated good or very good
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Kenya
Imagine the most beautiful places in the world. Original nature, animals grazing on a seemingly endless Savannah, tropical rain forests, towering, snow-capped mountain peaks. The sun burned deserts reaching the horizon, quiet mountain valleys, coral reefs, untouched white beaches with coconut palm trees, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Description
LOCATION: approx. 35 km south of MOMBASA and approx. 7 km from the town of Ukunda, by the beach, in a beautiful tropical garden with an area of 5 ha; approx. 45 km from the airport in Mombasa (transfer by coach and ferry approx. 90 minutes).
BEACH: Diani Beach, public, with a separate section for hotel guests, white sand, gently shelving beach, right next to the hotel, free umbrellas and sunbeds (limited number).
HOTEL: four-star, expanded in 2004, renovated in 2019, 298 rooms, 8 buildings, 2-3 floors, spacious, elegant hall, 24h reception, restaurants: main - buffet meals, show-cooking, highchairs for children, vegetarian dishes, Manyatta Barbecue - buffet, grilled meat and fish, La Via Romana - Italian, El Nomad - Lebanese, appropriate attire required for dinner (gentlemen - long trousers); bars: main - in the hall, open 24 hours (until 23.30 as part of all inclusive), Fountain, Lake Palace, Boriti, Beach Bar, swim-up bar, well-stocked boutique; conference room for approx. 100 people, free wireless Internet in the hotel reception and in the lobby bar; extra charges: Internet point (8 USD / 30 min), room service, hairdresser, babysitter, laundry, beauty salon; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
ROOM:superior: 2-person 37 m², bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), individually controlled air-conditioning, wireless Internet, TV, small fridge, coffee / tea set, safety deposit box (payable); balcony (table and chairs); superior deluxe: 2-person 46 m², bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), superior room furnishing; terrace (table and chairs), garden-view; ocean front: 2-person 37 m², bathroom (bath or shower, wc; hairdryer), superior room furnishing; balcony (table and chairs), sea-view; ocean front deluxe: 2-person 46 m², superior room furnishing; terrace (table and chairs), sea-view; rooms: superior deluxe, ocean front and ocean front deluxe at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: 2 swimming pools, fresh water: approx. 4,750 m², depth 0.4-2 m and approx. 4500 m², depth 0.4-2.2 m, jacuzzi, paddling pool for children, fresh water, approx. 100 m², depth 0.2-0.5 m, free sunbeds, umbrellas and pool towels by the pools; 2 tennis courts (floodlights payable: approx. USD 3 / hour, for clients with the HB option), 2 air-conditioned squash courts (racket deposit USD 26 / hour), table tennis, gym, beach volleyball, football, petanka , darts, aqua aerobics; mini-club for children (4-12 yo), rich animation program for adults and children, sports activities, folklore performances, African dances, live music; extra charges: water sports by the beach: diving lessons, fishing trips, windsurfing, kayaks, catamarans; in the vicinity: 18-hole golf course, casino, small shopping center, Shimba Hills National Park.
ALL INCLUSIVE (at a surcharge): breakfast (7.00-9.00), lunch (12.30-14.30), dinner (19.00-21.00) at the main restaurant; dinner also at the Italian restaurant La Via Romana or Manyatta Barbecue (prior reservation at the hotel reception required); afternoon tea at the Beach Bar (16.00-17.00); snacks in the Boriti bar (12.00-17.00); local soft and alcoholic drinks with meals and in bars (10.00-23.30).
CONTACT: 0025/4722203166, www.southernpalmskenya.com
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
The hours of serving meals and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category. The hotel categorization presented on the website www.itaka.pl and in the travel documents is our subjective assessment of the hotel standard. Half of the star means the category is too high or too low compared to the official category.
Local excursions
Mombasa City Tour - half-day (approx. 5 hours) trip to Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya. Here cultures intermingle: the Arabic, African, Indian and European. A stroll through the fruit and vegetable market and the corners of the Old Town. We will also see the impressive Fort Jesus, a fortress built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Transfer to Moi Avenue to see the flagship of the city: huge elephant's tusks. A visit to the handicraft cooperative society Akamba, where you can see the sculptors at work and buy Kenyan crafts. Price – approx. 45 USD.
Swahili Blue - cruise to the island of Wasini – expedition to the southern coast of Kenya. The route runs amidst coconut forests and lazy villages. Traditional dhow type boats take you on a cruise on the Indian Ocean, with good visibility you will be able to see the coast of Tanzania. Stop for swimming and snorkeling. In the afternoon, arrive on the island of Wasini, where in an exotic restaurant there will be time for a real pirate feast of seafood. Time for a tour of the only village on the island of Wasini and a stroll through the "forest of coral sculptures" (additionally payable: approx. 200 KSH/person). Return to hotels for dinner. Price – approx. 150 USD (all inclusive).
Kinazini - a cruise on a traditional dhow boat. From the fishing village of Bodo a cruise to the island of Funzi, where you can admire the mangrove forests. On the island you will have the opportunity to see the everyday life of the village of Shirazi, which has been continuing in an unchanged rhythm for several hundreds of years. A visit to a school, in private homes and to the market. Then the boat will sail on the shallows surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where there will be time for some swimming. The route then leads to the island of Kinazini, where a wonderful feast with seafood awaits. After dinner, a cruise on traditional canoes along the River Ramia, to discover the unique ecosystem of mangrove forests. It will also be an opportunity to watch crocodiles and many species of birds. Return to hotels in the afternoon. Price – approx. 145 USD (includes lunch and soft drinks).
Safari – there's a true hunter dormant in every one of us! Therefore, while in Kenya, you must go on a safari. The exciting expeditions will satisfy the most demanding adventure hunters. In the south of Kenya, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, on a plain which was once the bottom of a lake, is Amboseli Park. The absolute rulers of this land are: the elephant, leopard, buffalo, lion, hyena, zebra, gazelle. Tsavo, the largest national park of Kenya, is divided into two areas: Tsavo West and Tsavo East. It is here where the red elephants live. Here you can experience a truly unforgettable adventure, watching the giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalo, baboons and antelopes. Unimaginable views await also in the Masai Mara Park, where the great migration of animals takes place. Here live several species of antelope and giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, hippos, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, zebras, ostriches, gnu and crocodiles! Adrenaline is raised when spying on hunting lions. Kenya is also quite a treat for birdwatchers. In the heart of Masai Mara Park live more than 400 species of birds! After the exciting expeditions, we offer accommodation in comfortable lodges located in the infinite expanses of the wild bush. Their standard will surely satisfy the tastes of discerning guests. At night you can hear the sounds of animals that reach here from the distance. Tsavo East: 1-day safari - early breakfast and drive in a minibus with a raised roof to the eastern part of Tsavo National Park. After entering the park - the safari. Around noon, lunch at Voi Safari Lodge and another safari. Tsavo East National Park is the mainstay of the red elephants, whose name is derived from the red earth, which they often cover themselves in. Return to the hotel on the coast to spend the night. Price - approx. 270 USD (includes entry fees to the parks).
Tsavo East and Taita Hills: 2-day safari - early breakfast and drive in a minibus with a raised roof to the eastern part of Tsavo National Park. After entering the park - the safari. Around noon, lunch at Voi Safari Lodge. Drive to Taita Hills Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay at Saltlick Lodge. Early in the morning before breakfast, depart on a safari in the reserve. Breakfast and another safari. Lunch at Taita Hils Lodge. In the afternoon, camera hunting for animals. Dinner and overnight stay at Saltlick Lodge. Early in the morning depart on a safari in the reserve. Breakfast and another safari. Lunch in Taita Hills Lodge. In the afternoon, depart to the coast of Mombasa. Price - approx. 480 USD (includes entry fees to the parks).
Maasai Mara: 2-day plane safari – depart from Blue Sky Aviation to the reservoir Masai Mara. Transfer to Campu/Lodge, lunch, afternoon safari in the national park. Dinner and overnight stay. Early morning trip to bloodless hunting, return for breakfast and another safari. After lunch, transfer to the airport, flight to Mombasa coast. Price – from 950 USD (depending on the standard of the lodge; includes entry fees to the parks).
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.