THE SANDS AT NOMAD

Located South of Mombasa, Sands at Nomad is a world away from the large chain hotels that have dotted this coastline for many years. In a true boutique style, this charming small hotel takes it influences from local Swahili architecture, European interior design with a smattering of Arabic antique furniture. The result is a stylish but homely beach resort that has a warm and friendly feel.

Accommodation

The accommodations are a mixture of rooms, beach cottages and suites, so have something for all tastes and budgets.

All rooms are en-suite and have a balcony or veranda, air-conditioning, minibar and internet access. For a honeymoon or special occasion, 3 of the suites have their own Jacuzzi.

Facilities

There are plenty of areas to relax without feeling crowded. Loungers are scattered through the gardens and by the beach, as well as surrounding the attractive free form swimming pool.

For such a small hotel there is an impressive array of dining choices. As well as the main restaurant, that serves meals all day is the popular, Nomad Japanese sushi restaurant, pizzeria and Rivas Bar with its Intimate Fine Dine restaurant.

The beach bar is a hotspot during the day, offering a range of drinks and cocktails, a snack menu and juice and ice-cream bar.

You will also find on-site a small spa, boutique, water-sports centre and well-equipped dive centre.

Activities

Activities on offer include diving from the PADI and SSI registered dive centre. Head to the water-sports centre where you can hire snorkelling equipment, kayaks, boogie boards, SUPs and windsurfers.

The Forest Breeze spa has 6 forest huts offering open-air massages, with facial, manicure and pedicure also available.

For golfers, the popular Leisure Lodge Golf club is just a few minutes drive away, offering a challenging 18 hole course, designed to fit in with the natural environment.