The Sands at Nomad, Diani

Beach Holiday, Diani

The Sands at Nomad, Diani Beach

The Sands Kenya encapsulates the best that Kenya’s stunning south coast has to offer.

The Sands at Nomad offers you the ultimate beach getaway. A combination of discretion, tranquility and warmth with the privilege of the award winning Diani Beach. Nestled into 26 Acres of pristine coastal forest The Sands at Nomad steps away from the traditional block hotel concept, into an atmosphere of space, freedom and personal care. A contemporary mix of nature, Swahili architecture, Italian interior deco, Arabic antique furniture and the comfort of a twist of luxury make your stay with us warmly unique and memorable.

A luxurious stay at The Sands at Nomad on the dazzling shores of Diani Beach provides the ultimate beach getaway. The stylish Nomad Beach Bar and Restaurant, with its outside terrace, a la carte restaurant and sporting and charity events staged throughout the year, is the place to be in Diani.

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Bookings at the Sands are Bed & Breakfast only. Part of the Sands Collection is the Nomad Beach Bar and Restaurant enjoys an enviable location on Kenya’s stunning Diani Beach. With a stylish outside seating area and a la carte restaurant, it is the perfect place for a relaxed afternoon or a moonlit dining experience.

Offering a delicious choice of fine dining international cuisine, fresh seafood and Italian pizza. Choose from our bespoke wine menu selection and a range of spirits, liqueurs and cocktails. Kids will delight in our homemade ice creams.

Nearby classic restaurants include the famed Alibaba Restaurant.

Location & Facilities

Nestled in an indigenous coastal forest with a garden and a palm-fringed beach, The Sands at Nomad is located in Ukunda. It features an outdoor pool, a spa area and restaurants. Ukunda Airstrip in South Coast is only 10 minutes away, about 5 kms.

The spacious accommodations are individually designed and combine mahagony furniture with Swhaili design. Each room is fitted with a minibar and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the rooms have a spa bath.

The Sands at Nomad is a journey of about 42 kms from Moi International Airport in Mombasa. There are a number of daily flights from Nairobi which we arrange and BOOK for you with ease, as well as direct flights from Masai Mara (subject to minimum 4 passengers).

Direct International flight times from Europe to Nairobi is approximately 8 hours and just 4 hours from Southern Africa. Daily international flights are available to Nairobi with Kenya Airways, British Airways, Emirates, KLM, SAA and Qatar among others. A number of local airlines offer flights to Ukunda Airstrip

The Sands at Nomad - Room Options

General Overview

Forest View : Set in the main building overlooking part of the ancient coastal forest, these spacious rooms are in the near vicinity of reception, pool and beach.

Sea Breeze : Facing the sea without direct view of the ocean, these rooms offer a traditional coast feeling with Swahili freezes and Lamu ceilings.

Ocean View Double :Offering both one and two bedroom possibilities these rooms are as close to the sea as you can get without going for a swim. With sweeping private verandas and glorious sea views these rooms are ideal for families and groups of friends.

Beach Cottage : Palm thatch “Makuti” roofs sweep up from floor level cocooning the verandas to give you a feeling of complete privacy. Set directly along the beachfront lawn, these rooms are the perfect romantic getaway.

Colobus Suite : Located on the first floor overlooking the swimming pool the junior Suite Mbega offers the unique views of a forest full of monkeys and birds out of one window, and a panoramic view of the beach and sea through the palm trees out of the other window.

Ocean View Superior Suite : Set on the first floor only twenty meters away from the beach, these opulent suites feature large bathrooms with shower and bathtub, a Jacuzzi on a private veranda overlooking the sea, spacious rooms furnished with antique Swahili beds and breathtaking views of the sea.

Master Suite : This magnificent first floor suite, Peponi, is located in the main building adjacent to the Junior Suite. The large bathroom features a very private Jacuzzi incorporated into the huge veranda from which one has unrestricted views of the beach over the swimming pool.( Highly recommended for honeymooners)

Beach Cottage Superior Suite : Nestled between the overhanging branches of two ancient Baobab trees, this is the largest and most indulgent suite that we can offer you. A private back garden allows you the pleasure of a complete outdoor bathroom experience including a Jacuzzi and sun beds. ( Highly recommended for honeymooners)

Room Details

Sea Breeze Room
Bathed in vivid ocean blues with Lamu ceilings and situated just a few short steps from the beach, our Sea Breeze rooms are an oasis of calm and tranquillity with a soft sea breeze twirling through the air. With a traditional vibe, the Sea Breeze rooms face the ocean. Without a direct view of the sea, they provide a charming coastal feel. Each room has its own private balcony, allowing you to enjoy the cooling ocean breeze of an evening.

  • 1 Queen bed
  • 50 steps to the beach
  • Mini bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free wi-fi

 Ocean View Suite
Our luxury Ocean View Suite boasts sweeping views of Kenya’s stunning Diani Beach. This room is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a private stay on a dream beach holiday.

The Ocean View Family Suite is located on the ground floor, just 30 metres from the white sandy shores of Diani Beach. As close as you can get to the waterfront without going for a swim, this suite features two bedrooms, a spacious living room and two bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a shower. There is also a sweeping private veranda offering glorious sea views. The suite has its own sunbeds in the private garden on the seafront

  • 1 king bed
  • 15 steps to the beach
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mini bar
  • Room Service
  • Aircon

 Family Beach Cottage
The newest addition to the The Sands at Nomad, the Family Beach Cottage enjoys a prime position on a private lawn overlooking the sea – perfect for watching little ones embrace the timeless childhood classics of crab hunting and sandcastle building.

Consisting of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the new cottage has been purposely built for families, following requests to accommodate guests travelling with children in this room type

  • Sleeps 4
  • 15 steps to the beach
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mini bar
  • Room Service
  • Aircon

 OV Superior Suite
Our magnificent first floor suite (app. 140 sqm) is located within the Main Building. The Nomad Superior Suite’s prize feature is a luxurious, very private Jacuzzi incorporated, from the bathroom into the expansive veranda from which guests can enjoy unbridled views of the beach over the picturesque swimming pool. The spacious Nomad Superior Suite can be booked together with an adjacent double room, making it ideal for families with young children.

  • 1 king bed
  • 15 steps to the beach
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mini bar
  • Room Service
  • Aircon

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