Sands at Nomad Hotel

Step onto the shores of one of Kenya’s award-winning boutique hotels when you enter the Sands at Nomad Hotel. A key player in the preservation of the beaches and ocean surrounding the hotel, this luxury escape comprises comfort, style, and quality throughout. The property has a few premium restaurants each offering a variety of flavors, with meals created with the resort’s organically-grown vegetables. Guests can enjoy Asian cuisine being created at their table when dining at Teppanyaki Restaurant or savor grilled perfection at BBQ at the Sands. The Riva Pool Bar offers snacks and light bites for those relaxing by the pool. Fine dining options are available at the Indulge restaurant.

The accommodation is luxurious with beach cottages ranging from sea breeze rooms to ocean suites. From diving with turtles to boat trips to Chale Island and dhow sunset adventures, there is a lot to do when staying at the Sands at Nomad Hotel. Guests wishing to simply unwind can indulge in a tranquil spa treatment at the Forest Breeze Spa and Wellness Center. Yoga sessions and access to a gym and a personal trainer are also available for those looking to expand their experience.

Location

The beautiful Sands at Nomad Hotel is located at Diani Beach in Ukunda along Kenya’s east coast. It is an approximately 20-mile drive from Mombasa’s Moi International Airport and only three miles from Ukunda Airport.

Rooms / Tents

The complement of accommodation at Sands at Nomad Hotel ranges from beach cottages, sea breeze rooms, and ocean suites. The Sea Breeze Rooms offer a queen-size bed inside, and a small sitting area with a private balcony that faces the beach and offers garden views. The Beach Cottages have a king-size bed fitted with a large sitting area and an under-cover private balcony. The private garden leads out onto the beautiful beach.

The Ocean View Suite has a separate bedroom, sitting area, and a private garden equipped with sunbeds and an umbrella, all located right on the beachfront. The Ocean View Family Suite has two bedrooms both en-suite with either a shower or bathtub. A spacious living area, a private garden with sunbeds and umbrellas, and 100 feet from the beach round up the wonders of this accommodation type.

The flagship option is the Nomad Private Villa which comprises either four or six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, separate living and dining areas, a private swimming pool with a verandah, and private access to the beach.

All rooms are individually decorated and designed, all inspired by the Swahili culture, art, and woodwork. They have a mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, a safe to store valuables, and a wardrobe to hang clothes. There is WiFi, a fan, and a television. Bathrooms are all en-suite with showers or bathtubs, a sink, and a toilet – with bathroom amenities for guests’ use during their stay.

Amenities

• Lounge Area
• Bar
• Pool Bar
• Nomad By the Pool Restaurants
• Nomad By the Beach Restaurants
• Snack Bar
• Swimming Pool
• WiFi
• Babysitting Services (additional charge)
• Fitness Center
• Spa

Game Viewing / Activities

The Sands at Nomad offers amongst its activities, day excursions that include enjoying a game drive at the Shimba Hills or Tsavo National Game Reserves or a boat trip to the wonderful Chale Island. Activities include snorkeling, bodyboarding, windsurfing, kayaking and so much more. Guests can also choose to visit the Kaya Kindo Sacred Forest or the Colobus Trust Monkey Sanctuary, located close by.

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