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Nomad Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with spa, near Diani Beach
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Family Suite | Beach/ocean view
Double Room, Beachside | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villa | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle

For families (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
The price is AU$3,844
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

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Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds

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Villa

Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
6 bedrooms
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Beds

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Villa

Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
6 bedrooms
Hairdryer
6 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Garden View (Sea Breeze)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Beachside

Double Room, Beachside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80401

What's nearby

  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Diani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galu Kinondo - 13 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 35 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 15 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 92 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kole Kole Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Nomad Beach Resort

Nomad Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a five-minute walk of Diani Beach. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. Nomad Beach Bar and Resta, one of 4 restaurants, offers a beachfront location and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Forest Breeze. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Nomad Beach Bar and Resta – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Rivas Bar – Overlooking the pool, this bar only serves lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Teppanyaki – On-site restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
BBQ – This restaurant is located on the beach. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Indulge – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KES 140.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Sands Nomad Hotel Diani Beach
Sands Nomad Hotel
Sands Nomad
The Sands At Nomad Hotel Diani
Sands At Nomad Diani
Sands At Nomad Hotel Diani
The Sands at Nomad
Nomad Beach Resort Hotel
Nomad Beach Resort Diani Beach
Nomad Beach Resort Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Nomad Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Nomad Beach Resort?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nomad Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Nomad Beach Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nomad Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Nomad Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Nomad Beach Resort also has 2 bars, a private beach and a fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nomad Beach Resort?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Nomad Beach Resort like?
Nomad Beach Resort is located a short 3-minute walk from Diani Beach.

Nomad Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning resort. We had beach rooms with direct access to the beach. I am literally on the beach. The hotel staff were all amazing, some of which I will mention by name. Jamila, Lilly - I think, Rashid, and because I don’t remember all the names, everyone went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Thank you, hotel management and staff, for living up to our expectations and much more. If we are ever in Diani Beach, this is where we will stay
Khaled, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed 3 nights in the beach cottage…the view is stunning and the cottage is very cozy…the first night suffered a bit from mosquito bites but the reception staff ensured the following nights mosquitos free. The beach is beautiful with soft white sand and falling asleep with the backdrop of the ocean waves was such a blessing.
Yiming, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hodan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nomad Diani is excellent.
Had a great experience at Nomad resort. Facility was clean, friendly staff and excellent dining options. Highly recommend this hotel.
Suleiman, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diani stay was a dream
I Loved my room. It was a sanctuary. I loved the beach and the set up of how the hotel was on the beach. Pristine, beautiful and like a dream spot. I do wish the front desk service was more professional and attentive. My arrival was fantastic. But any calls or interactions with them, was un educated about the hotel on the whole and barely helpful. The room attendees are magnificent. The wait staff were lovely. Restaurant manager was exemplary.
Robert, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sarwar, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Sands at Nomad is magical. The location is perfect. We had an ocean view room with a gorgeous view just steps from the beach. The property is more of a boutique so it never felt crowded. The staff was simply phenomenal. They were so kind and nice, and assisted us with whatever we needed. The onsite dining was wonderful. The pool area was lovely (just the right size for us). And, we loved the monkeys and bush babies that frequented the property. We were a family of four (two adults and two teens), and we loved staying here.
Danielle, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great but there is always a room for improvement.
Sands at Nomads is great overall, but there are little things that could be improved. One big one for improvement is the restaurant - both the food and service.The menu is hit-and-miss, there are some great dishes but many far from great. The restaurant service could also be improved. During our 4 days stay, our orders were confused more than once or twice or the restaurant staff did not actually know what the dishes are.
Magda, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A nice quiet small hotel with generally very friendly staff right on the wonderful Diani beach. Learner divers in the only pool could upset some people and there is a fair walk to the main restaurant.
EUAN, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Staff are very professional and friendly. Definitely a 5star rating
castro, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice boutique hotel in a very private area of Diani Beach. Has a private sunbathing area overlooking the beach and also a great private pool. The staff are extremely friendly and there are great dining options on the hotel grounds.
Shane, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing!
The hotel is set in the most wonderful location, you can expect to have the Indian Ocean lapping your feet, the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. The staff will cater for your every need, be sure to do the 7am yoga sessions with Sam, it’ll set you up for the day, follow that with an ice cold madafu with breakfast at the Nomad bar. You must also indulge in the Sands Signature massage; 2 hours of pure bliss (as if you needed anymore!) a body scrub with followed by a massage, you will float out of the spa! The food is delicious both for lunch and dinner, we were lucky enough to be there for the full moon in March and captured some amazing photos. We are looking to return in January 2023…something tells me this could be my ‘go to place’ for some R&R and to escape the UK winter. Thank you to all the team at Sands at Nomad. You made our break so special and we can’t wait to return.
Sarvjit, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Xenia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would Return!
Fantastic stay, great property with helpful staff. Beach was clean and soft white sand
Scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely recommend staying at this hotel if you are visiting Diani beach. Upon check in we were greeted with coconut water and a flower necklace, nice little welcome touch. We were also upgraded free of charge to the junior suite which made our stay even more comfortable. They also gave us a free thirty minute massage. All staff were really nice, funny and always helpful to any request. Room was equip with all amenities needed. Scuba diving courses available everyday at 4pm were absolutely fantastic. Breakfast and dinner options were good, again all staff here were really great and attentative. The beach is a public beach and could do with a seaweed clean up however the waters are beautiful and warm. Recommend leaving items in the hotel vicinity (sunbed area) and going for a dip in the ocean. You will get people coming to haggle to take you snorkeling/boat ride but they are friendly and leave you alone if you are not interested. I would for sure come back to this hotel if I return to Diani beach.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel accommodation is what is to be expected from a five star beach hotel; in every respect. The staff are well trained and friendly. But the beach is the big surprise. It is stunning. I had a great holiday.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amaing stay on an amazing beach
The Sands at Nomad provided a wonderful stay at one of the world's most beautiful beaches. The staff were amazing, providing friendly, courteous and professionalism at every step. The room was spacious, comfortable and had a great view of the ocean. The restaurant was good and a perfect spot for sunset drinks and dinner. The pool bar was my favorite with great drinks, food and service. The check-in/check-out processes were quick and efficient. Benson in Guest Relations was helpful with anything needed and in arranging transportation on the day of departure. You cannot go wrong with a stay here.
Clay, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for holidays.Everything is perfect, place,beach,staff,food.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location right in Diani Beach. Perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy the sun and sand. The hotel staff are always around and at hand to help with anything you need. They all greet you even just in passing which really does make you feel welcomed and comfortable. As it is a boutique hotel it’s simplicity is comforting. The spa was incredible. We got a few treatments in there as well as couples massage in a beautiful hut room in the middle on the forest. Very calming setting. The food was always delicious although we did venture out and try other restaurants in diani beach area. The only downside i would say is the pool. The pool area is lovely and great for sunbathing and just having a little read in the sun. The pool itself however doesn't really accommodate for all level of swimmers. Its very small and a large section of it is used for diving sessions. Overall great hotel in a great location
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent boutique hotel
Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Only downside are the flies in the rainy season and a rather basis gym.
6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Food was good with a generous portion but not consistent. Food was half cold most of the time. We had a fantastic beach front balcony with superb view but the monkey poo in many places were stayed with us throughout the stay as they didn’t clean it up. Staff in general are nice and attentive, but we had a fly in our drink. One should know that full board here doesn’t include any drink not even water but you can select any dishes in the menu. Beach was fantastic but the so calked ‘Nomad beach operator’ who supposed to ensure no harassment by the local vendor to the guests turned to be a problem themselves as they insisted that you visited their totally overpriced shops on the beach and eventually buy something there! Otherwise, it was a nice stay!
4-night romance trip
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