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Nomad Beach Resort

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A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a row of palm trees.
A clear pool with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded area with a pergola.
A room with a bed, two chairs, a dining table with breakfast, and a kitchen area.
A thatched-roof outdoor dining area with a view of the beach.
A room with a wooden floor, a table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80401
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Jesus
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench with a woven bag, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a striped rug.

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, two chairs, a dining table with breakfast, and a kitchen area.

Beach cottage

  • Beach view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a window with a view of the outside, and a door leading to the bathroom.

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a shower and a toilet.

Ocean View Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1066 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a decorative headboard.

The Family Cottage

  • Beach view
  • 5382 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a decorative headboard.

Fishermans

  • Beach view
  • 6028 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wardrobe, and a small seating area.

Beach House

  • Beach view
  • 4413 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Diani Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Fort Jesus.

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 21 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Fort Jesus - 45 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 56 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lala Galu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tapa Beach Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sizzlers Steak House And Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Nomad Beach Resort

5-star beachfront hotel near Diani Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Nomad Beach Resort, enjoy a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa and cool off in one of the 3 indoor swimming pools.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Diani Beach hotel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Nomad Beach Resort offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maisha Poa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 124 reviews
$229 nightly
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 indoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 3 indoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nomad Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

How close is Nomad Beach Resort to the airport?

Nomad Beach Resort is 3 mi (13-min drive) away from the Ukunda (UKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nomad Beach Resort?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nomad Beach Resort on Sep 4, 2026 start from $380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nomad Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Nomad Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

How close is Nomad Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomad Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Nomad Beach Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Nomad Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nomad Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Nomad Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Nomad Beach Resort have a pool?

Nomad Beach Resort features 3 indoor pools and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Nomad Beach Resort have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like a beachfront location and ocean views.

Does Nomad Beach Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Maisha Poa, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, hot stone massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Nomad Beach Resort to downtown Diani Beach?

Nomad Beach Resort is 2.8 mi away from Diani Beach.

Nomad Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 23 which is like the penthouse suite. The balcony overlooks the ocean and was a wonderful place to watch the sunset. This is a lovely property. The landscaping is unique, the food is good, the bartender and staff are thoughtful and accommodating. Also, the spa was quiet, comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stanley Kamau

Amazing family friendly place for a vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suleiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nomad Diani is excellent.

Had a great experience at Nomad resort. Facility was clean, friendly staff and excellent dining options. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything, especially the pool, the food, the service and the quiet beautiful beach. We will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

castro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Staff are very professional and friendly. Definitely a 5star rating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

EUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yiming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and gracious, went out of their way to help with anything. Great breakfast buffet with plenty of variety and offerings. Nice private beach area, but cushions on lounge chairs were not secured and kept sliding down the chairs when chair backs were inclined. Sea Breeze rooms were spacious though mattress was hard and pillows fairly flimsy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed this hotel. It’s gorgeous and its proximity to the beach (and wildlife) was cool. While the staff were kind they didn’t always display initiative. I was disappointed by the lack of activities/entertainment outside of water sports, the flies in the restaurant and second-hand smoke that entered my room. I think they’re target
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Besonders nettes Personal
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qualität der Speisenzubereitung müsste verbessert werden !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarvjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einfach einen Traum in Kenya

Das Beste Hotel am Diani Beach. Das essen ein Traum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Return!

Fantastic stay, great property with helpful staff. Beach was clean and soft white sand
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IEVGENII

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Отличный пляжный отдых.

Всё было супер, отличный пляжный отдых, чистый пляж, с белоснежным песком; большая, зелёная ухоженная, территория; очень заботливый персонал. Но некоторые вещи требуют реинноваций (номера, бассейн, кондиционирования номеров, в особенности бунгало). Несколько завышены цены на проживание. Не рекомендую брать полный пансион.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Najlepszy hotel na Diani Beach

Świetny hotel. Znakomita obsługa. Trudno i lepszy hotel na Diani Beach! Jedzenie genialne, plaża niesamowita. Polecam.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incroyable

Superbe séjour de 3 nuits dans ce paradis. La nourriture est tres bien, les chambres superbes et le staff adorable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

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