Kenya’s premier south coast beach, Diani Beach, was graced in November 2005 with the coast’s first ‘Boutique’ hotel, The Sands, at Nomad.

Set on 225 meters of pristine greensward with uninterrupted vistas over one of the most beautiful stretches of this legendary beach, The Sands is the inspiration of the celebrated local artist, Mario Scianna, who is already renowned for his work in creating two of the south coast’s most stylish bars, Marco’s and Mario’s, at the adjacent Leopard Beach Hotel.

In keeping with the world-class style and innovative panache of the hotel’s conception, the accommodation comprises an individualistic selection of 18 comfortable rooms, 7 exclusive beach cottages and 12 luxurious suites, many with private Jacuzzis, panoramic terraces and spacious sitting rooms. All the rooms enjoy air-conditioning, integrated music and entertainment systems, private bars and 24-hour service, and all are individually interior designed and furnished with an inspired combination of Swahili objects d’art furniture and Mario’s finest mahogany woodwork.

The resort offers also a delightful wave-lapped beach bar and restaurant incorporating and an international dive school offering luxury launches, action sports and game fishing.

The Rooms
Accommodated in the main reception building the hotel offers 18 double rooms, Forest View and Sea Breeze (partly Sea View) with ensuite bathrooms. Each room is equipped with: air-conditioning, minibar and satellite TV.

Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant offers a luxurious tropical buffet breakfast and is open for lunch and dinner with a broad selection of tropical cocktails, Pizzas, Pastas, Seafood and other International specialties with a selection of excellent wines. Our Red Pepper Japanese Parlour offers delicious sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties.
6.30am – 12pm

The Riva’s Bar is located within the main reception area overlooking the pool – ideal for lunches & sundowners and offering a wide range of Cocktails, Milk Shakes, Coffee and Ice Creams Specialties.

Leisure facilities
Our guest relations desk can arrange exclusive marine safaris, visits to the nearby Shimba Hills National Park, cultural and botanical tours or visits to some of Kenya’s famous up-country National Parks.

Sports
The hotel enjoys immediate access to Diving the Crab, a world-class renowned PADI 5 STAR CENTER and SSI PLATINUM which offers dive courses, wreck explorations and whale shark spotting.

The 5m-deep pool, the deepest at the Kenyan Coast, is ideal for diving courses.

Other water sports such as kite and windsurfing, kayaks, pedalos and deep-sea fishing are available in the hotel

A championship 18-hole golf course lies within minutes of the hotel.

Boating
A selection of hand-made luxury motorboats and cabin cruisers are available for private marine safaris, exclusive beach BBQ’s and Indian Ocean excursions.

Kenyalastminute Rates - until 31 Oct 08