The Spa
The Jacaranda Spa is devoted to enhancing the overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and soul. The personalised services and professional treatment are designed for a head-to-toe sensory revival; cultivating strength and creating a healthier lifestyle. Services include massage, body treatment, facial and foot spas, manicure and pedicure.
Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort - Dani
At the site of the 16th Century Kongo Mosque, 40km south of Mombasa, lies the Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, overlooking the powder-white sands of Diani Beach and the Tiwi River estuary. Spaciously set amongst more than 25 secluded acres of swaying coconut palm groves and magnificent old stoic baobabs, the exclusive resort hideaway recreates the bygone opulence of the rich Sultans of Zanzibar, who once ruled Kenya’s Swahili coastline.
Surrounding the grand Moorish-style arches of the main buildings are scattered smaller, whitewashed makuti-roofed structures of the 100 air-conditioned Deluxe Club rooms. The ‘village styled’ clubrooms all face the beach bordering the warm turquoise-blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort offers a shimmering and refreshing assortment of facilities for the tourist or vacationer raring to go.
Restaurants and Bars
Spices — The airy first floor restaurant, overlooking the ocean, specialises in a rich exotic potpourri of masterpieces from the shores of the Indian Ocean. It serves a full Anglo-American buffet breakfast and eight course table d’hôte dinner.Ocean Terrace — An Al fresco-styled, poolside patio restaurant serving light meals throughout the day. Specialties include sandwiches and mouth-watering dishes from the Tandoori oven.
Bahari Cove — An open-air, a la carte restaurant practically on the beach featuring the finest shellfish and seafood Swahili style. A snack lunch menu also available, one may choose to dine on the boat, in the main restaurant or out on the patio.
Jungle Village — The authentic traditional Kenyan restaurant. The Village creates gracious dinner banquets, set in openair bomas, with soft-glowing lanterns and crackling bonfire all accompanied by enticing African entertainment. Operates only during theme evening dinner set-ups.
Sultan’s Lounge — The scents of liquors, brandy and wine makes this the ultimate place for aperitifs just before your dinner and a mature drink before you retire for the night.
Coconut Willy’s — The elegant, spacious bar looks out over the swimming pool and serves a variety of cocktails. It is open from 10am to 6pm every day. Bahari Cove — Is an exclusive dhowshaped floating restaurant (during high tides) open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.
Dhow Bar — right on the beach with its own collection of multi-trunked baobabs, serves cocktails and all beverages at happy hour prices. It is a perfect place for a couple of sundowners.
The Jacaranda pulses with vim, allowing one to soak up the serenity. It stands out as being amongst the favourite Mombasa beach hotels, perfect for water sports. There is world-class deep sea fishing, while the marine parks offer superb scuba diving in the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Windsurfing, catamaran sailing and water skiing are all on tap. Swimming is safe all year round and non-motorised water sports are free of charge.
Diving is another treat where free pool dive training precedes the ocean experience. Diving by the creek is by a trained team. Guests will kit up for this rare treat. For the perfect weddings, replete with striking venues, the resort meticulously plans and personalises those un-forgetful moments. From a larger guest attendance to a small intimate wedding, the hotel provides an African touch and imaginative surprises for the wedding couple. The honeymoon package leaves the couple happily ensconced as it ensures they are pampered to an unabashedly romantic dinner, special room turndown, massage and champagne breakfast.
Other unique offerings include the allure of the unfettered bliss provided by the Weaver’s Garden, where the dawn is greeted by chattering weavers. A cool evening accompanied by croaking frogs is what you need to appreciate nature. The over 600-years-old massive twin baobab trees have provided shade, in which the hotel has built a terrace that is used as a giant chessboard, wedding venue, dance floor, dinner and cocktail. In addition there’s a delight for the young ones at the kid’s club, where your child is well taken care of while you rest at the beach. This facility has a daily tailored programme for children and has special out-of-resort adventure tours.
Lake Elementaita Lodge
Set on over 100 acres, the Lake Elementaita Lodge still retains the feature and atmosphere of an early colonial home originally built by the white settler Lord Galbraith Cole in 1916. It lies luxuriously on the contours of the primordial Lake Elementaita.
Ideal for tourists, family getaways, retreats or conferences, the lodge has 33 tastefully furnished twin and double bedrooms, each with a fire place, bath and shower. The balcony is also furnished with ideal seats, where you enjoy the panoramic view of the lush flower gardens.
Restaurants and Bars
The best-kept secret is the warm hospitality; serving both international and local cuisine from the Lord Cole restaurant with a variety of a la carte, BBQ and buffet menus. The Lord Cole Bar is the perfect spot to watch the sun set as you enjoy your cocktail.
Conferencing
The lodge offers the perfect setting for conferences in a relaxed country atmosphere. The conference room is fully equipped to meet the needs of the most discerning conference groups and can accommodate 50 people. Enjoy a nature walk to the lake, with over 500 species of birds. It is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. Other activities include, horse riding, game drives to Lake Nakuru National Park, swimming and balloon safaris.
Weddings
If your dream is to get married amid nature, then this is the perfect place, with various unique spots near the lake for those looking to that memorable marriage proposal.