Sands at Nomad   (5*)

The pool at Sands at Nomad

Sands at Nomad is a beautifully designed hotel with one of the best beaches in Kenya with lovely soft white sand beaches.

But the other major draw here is the snorkeling and diving - the offshore reef provides some of the best snorkeling and diving in Kenya.

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Stunning white beach

Dinner

Evenings

Typical bedroom

Features

• Swimming pool
• Beach Bar - for cocktails and snacks
• Rivas Bar - located by the swimming pool and with views of the sea and is ideal for sundowners and aperitifs. With a snack menu and an extensive selection of excellent wines this small bar is truly the heart of the resort.
• Ice Cream & Juices - freshly made fruit flavoured ice creams
• Spa & Fitness - set in the heart of the forest to harness the natural energy of the trees, the ‘Forest Breeze’ centre with a parlor and six forest huts for open air massages offers professional massages and facials, pedicure and manicure and personalized natural beauty treatments.
• Shopping - a small but well stocked boutiques offer a wide selection of clothing, souvenirs, African art, jewellery, swimwear and toiletries.
• PADI DIVING - the dive centre is based at the resort with its own fleet of boats, “Diving The Crab” is a world-renowned PADI and SSI center. There are excursions go to a selection of dive sites both to the north and south of the resort. Shallow coral reefs dropping to depths of 30 meters abound with marine life and the added highlight of frequent Whale shark sightings from November to February make this a diver’s paradise.
• Watersports - including windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaks, pedalos, glass bottom boats and deep-sea fishing
• Golf - only a few minutes away from The Sands at Nomad is the 18-hole championship golf course, home to the Diani Beach Masters, recognized as one of the most exciting golf courses in East Africa. Fully irrigated fairways run through Palm, Cashew nut and Casuarina Pine trees. The golf course also plays host to abundant bird-life and several species of monkey.
• Excursions - for example shopping and Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Shimba Hills, Bush Tour, Snorkelling at Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island.

Rooms

There are 37 air-conditioned rooms and suites all with en suite bathroom, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, telephone & satellite TV and internet connection.

• FOREST VIEW ROOMS - are 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 ROOMS - offer a traditional coastal feel with partial views of the sea, these rooms offer a traditional coast feeling with their cool blue stucco walls, Swahili freezes and Lamu ceilings
• OCEAN VIEW ROOMS - offer either one or two bedroom options, making it ideal for families and by the sea - they have sweeping private verandas and glorious sea views
• BEACH COTTAGES - are directly along the beachfront - uniquely Kenyan and uniquely romantic! Palm thatch “Makuti” roofs sweep up from floor level cocooning the verandas to give you a feeling of complete privacy.

Restaurants

• Main Restaurant - offers a luxurious tropical breakfast buffet to start your day. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner serving a choice of buffet or a-la-carte meals.
• Japanese - for the very best of fresh Sushi, Sashimi and other Japanese dishes. All dishes are made a-la-minute guaranteeing the best of flavours and quality.
• Pizzeria - with a wood fire brick oven, fresh ingredients, and excellent pizza chefs for the best pizzas on the beach!

Other Information

Honeymoon offers

• Bride receives a discount of 25% off the accommodation ^ Valid year round
• Couples receive a free dinner ^ Valid year round