English Point Marina, situated in Mombasa was created to bring Kenya a modern international development that offers the very best in lifestyle and luxury, as well as the region’s first serviced marina to cater for the luxury boating world.
English Point Marina - the First East Africa´s Superyacht marina
English Point Marina is a contemporary development designed by Broadway Malyan, a major international architectural practice. It offers apartment living in the comfort, luxury and security of a hotel and will be managed by the award winning team of the Pinewood Village Beach Resort.
Onsite facilities include a hotel, restaurant, spa & gym, serviced marina, water-sport centre, boardwalk with retail outlets and underground car parking. EnglishPoint is located on a 4 acre beach front site, across the creek from the historic Fort Jesus and spectacular skyline of Mombasa old town.
KENYA
Kenya is one of the great tourism destinations, known for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow capped mountains and home to the famous Maasai Mara (a designated natural wonder of the world), Kenya is a world unto itself.
Kenya offers the visitor an unparalleled variety of travel experiences
Kenya lies along the East coast of Africa covering an area of 582,350 sq. kilometres with an estimated population of 30 million. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. Kenya is endowed with a unique combination of tourist attractions, comprising tropical beaches, abundant wildlife in natural habitats and scenic beauty. The diversity of Kenya’s habitat is equalled by the remarkable variety of flora and world famous wildlife heritage.
Kenya’s cultural history stretches back over 4.5 million years, with some of the oldest known evidence of early man. Thus, Kenya is truly a destination that offers the visitor (whether foreign or domestic) an unparalleled variety of travel experiences.
Kenya is widely regarded as one of Africa’s brightest beacons, and continues to be a thriving economic hub for the region. All over the world, Kenya is renown for its hospitality and is by far the most visited of all destinations in Eastern Africa. Kenya is an excellent investment opportunity for many reasons.
• Stable pro-investment Government
• Business friendly regulatory reforms
• Large pool of skilled English speaking
enterprising workers
• Strategic location as a regional financial,
communication and transportation hub
• Well developed social and physical infrastructure
• Fully liberalized economy
• Preferential market access within the region the
E.U., Americas and Asia
• Well established local and foreign private sector
MOMBASA
Due to its strategically important position, the town of Mombasa has been continually fought over by various trading nations through its history. The Arab influence on Mombasa has been significant. Arab traders from the Persian Gulf sailed and traded along the Kenyan coast as early as the first century. Mombasa and Lamu still exhibit the influence of Arab culture and architecture today.
Mombasa, Kenya
In 1498, Portuguese explorer, Vasco De Gama landed on the shores of Mombasa. It became Portugal’s main trading centre along the East Coast of Africa and this led to the construction of a monumental fort in 1593 that still stands today, known as Fort Jesus. The trading of spices, cotton and coffee, which were cultivated and grown in the rich fertile soils of the town’s farms, made Mombasa a popular trading port for seafarers.
Portugal’s reign over Mombasa lasted approximately 200 years, after which they were overthrown by the Omani Arabs. The sultan of Zanzibar leased the town to the British and they formally took control of Mombasa in 1895. The British took strides to establish control of this strategically important port, and completed a railway line in the early 1900’s from Mombasa to Uganda. The British rule in Kenya officially ended when Kenya finally gained its hard-fought independence on the 12th December 1963.
THE HISTORIC FORT JESUS
Built by the Portuguese in 1593, the fort sits on a ridge of coral near the entrance of the old harbour. At the time of construction, there were colonies of Portuguese living on the eastern coast of Kenya and the fort was intended to protect them. Turkish raids during the late 1500s prompted this need for more protection.
The Historic Fort Jesus
Elements of Portuguese architecture are still clearly visible in the ancient fort, even though it has undergone many additions and changes over the centuries. Given its age, the buildings have weathered well with much of the lower walls built from the local coral. The fort was designed by Portuguese architect Joao Batista Cairato, and covers an area approximately 2 acres in size.
Fort Jesus was used as a military fortification for much of its history, until the annexation of the territory by the British in 1895. They refurbished the fort, using it as a prison. Its importance as a historical site was recognized
in 1958 when the area was declared an official National Park.
FACILITIES AT ENGLISH PORT
English Point is situated on a beautiful white sandy beach, with full access to the warm waters of the English Point creek and spectacular views of Mombasa old town, Fort Jesus and Old Mombasa harbour.
English Point Marina will provide a wide range of facilities
Apartments
96 Three bedroom apartments, from 1655 to 2100 sq ft. 8 Penthouses.
Restaurant
Restaurant with spectacular views straddling the beach and sea with indoor and outdoor seating. International standard cuisine and management. Preferential arrangement for residents.
Hotel
23 Air-conditioned rooms, 3 suites, 24-hour reception, rooftop breakfast restaurant, rooftop meeting room and conference facility. English Point apartments will also be part of the hotel inventory – an opportunity for investors to sub-lease their apartments to the hotel. Hotel marketing also to
include the apartments.
Spa & Gym
Fantastic waterfront location with full unobstructed view of the marina and beyond. Preferential arrangement for residents.
Marina
East Africa’s first floating pontoon marina. Fully serviced with on-berth supply of fresh water, electricity, internet, satellite TV, fuel, pump out facilities and slipway. 88 berths from 6m to 30m with access to full hotel services. Dedicated Security and Management Centre.
Ferry service
Unique shuttle service for residents and guests across the creek to Mombasa old town. Bypasses the busy Nyali Bridge for direct road access to Mombasa Island and the airport.
Water-sport centre
Comprehensive facilities for water-sports including deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, sea safaris and excursions around the creek.
Retail
Space located in the hotel block and on the boardwalk for potential small supermarket, bank, travel shop, coffee shops and gift shop.
Swimming pool /Spa Pool / Pool deck
Spectacular sea front location with unobstructed view of Mombasa old town and Fort Jesus. For apartment and hotel residents only, also includes a fully serviced pool bar.
Underground
Car park
Facility for the safe and secure storage of vehicles and personal belongings. One secure entrance and exit. Each space to have a floor to ceiling locker. Allocation of one car park space per apartment. Additional spaces for sale. Serviced by lifts and stairs to the apartments above.
Security
Fully secure development with manned entrance gates, beach patrols, CCTV cameras, rapid response backup and comprehensive security lighting throughout.
Boats
Available for the exclusive use of apartment occupants for excursions around the creek or private sundown cruises with skipper.
Taxis & Tuk Tuk’s
On site at the hotel – available 24 hours a day.
Golf
Apartment owners will receive free membership of the nearby Nyali Golf Club, an 18 hole golf course with tennis and squash facilities. 10 minute drive from the development.
Nyali Cinemax & Casino
Two minute drive to this modern cinema complex with casino, restaurants and banks.
Nakumatt Nyali Supermarket
Kenya’s biggest supermarket chain situated across from the Nyali Cinemax. Open 24 hours.
The Tamarind Restaurant
A 2 minute drive to Kenya’s award winning seafood restaurant.
Kenya Mamba Village
5 Minute drive to this famous Crocodile Farm tourist attraction.
Wild Waters Park
Water theme park next to the Mamba Village. Fun for children & adults alike.
Nyali Golf Club
10 minute drive to Mombasa’s best 18-hole golf course. Special membership and priority arrangements will be secured for English Point Marina residents.
Mombasa Club
A private membership club across the creek in Old Mombasa.
