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The Sands Hotel at Nomad,
Diani Beach, Mombasa |
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The
Sands Hotel, Mombasa is an exceptionally luxurious
boutique hotel on the south coast of Mombasa,
nestled within 25 acres of indigenous coastal forest
overlooking the picturesque Diani Beach. The hotel
is easily reached by road and approximately 45km’s
drive from Mombasa International Airport. Mombasa,
the nearest town to The Sands is roughly 34km from
the hotel and the area also has a local airstrip
within 5km of its location.
The Sands on Diani Beach Mombasa was officially
opened in November 2005 and incorporates some of the
most modern facilities and beautiful woodwork in
Kenya. The brainchild of Mario Scianna - a gifted
local artist - The Sands boasts hand-carved polished
mahogany structures, soaring sail-work, classic
Venetian ‘stucco’ work and traditional Swahili
architecture. Two of Mario’s masterpieces – the
stylish bars, Marco’s and Mario’s - can be seen at
the adjacent Leopard Beach hotel.
One of the hotel’s main focal points is its
beautiful 5m deep swimming pool with pretty central
gazebo. A table can be set for two in this
attractive setting, overlooking the inviting waters.
The pool is also a great location for diving
lessons, boasting to be the deepest on the entire
coast line.
The reception area is beautifully curved and sports
a shaded open-air jacuzzi terrace, a Romanesque bar,
an al fresco restaurant offering great Thai cuisine,
a boutique and a ‘global connectivity centre’.
Another great plus point is the Forest Breeze, The
Sands’ own massage centre and health spa, situated
within the shaded forest area. This well-equipped
health and beauty hub offers traditional massages,
Ayurvedic and Reflexology treatments, bio-anatomy
therapy and lots of great beauty treatments. And if
that isn’t enough – you can even go for a
traditional Thai Massage at the Red Pepper
restaurant’s rooftop terrace.
The Red Pepper isn’t only known for its relaxing
massages, its food is also worth writing home about.
They offer superb Thai seafood and traditional
dishes, and complement the other restaurant and bars
on the property. The Sands’ affiliation with the
nearby Leopard Beach Hotel also broadens your choice
of dining venues and entertainment, and makes for an
extended resort to fulfil all your leisure needs.
Leopard Beach and The Sands are by far the most
luxurious and aesthetically pleasing hotels in
Mombasa.
The Kenyan coast is well known for its excellent
diving sites and conditions, complete with coral
reefs, playful dolphins, whale sharks and tons of
tropical fish. The Sands has its own impressive SSI
Platinum and PADI 5 star diving school called Diving
the Crab. They welcome all levels of diving skill,
from beginners to the more experienced diver. Their
repertoire includes diving courses, wreck
explorations and whale shark spotting (not for the
fainthearted). Other watersports include kite
surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, pedalos, deep sea
fishing, motor boating and private marine safaris.
And if you’re more of a land lover, you’ll be spoilt
for choice with their offerings. There’s a nearby 18
hole golf course and casino, great beach lounging,
excursions to the Shimba Hills National Park,
cultural and botanical tours encompassing the fauna
and flora rich surrounds and even private Jacuzzis
in most of the suites – great if you’re planning to
do as little as possible – holiday style!
Apart from the great facilities, the sports and
leisure options and the great service, The Sands
stands out from the rest for its 275 metres of prime
beach frontage – all for the pleasure of only 80
guests. What’s more, the staff will go out of their
way to ensure your utmost comfort, even offering
private beach barbeques at your request.
This place is a true island paradise – complete with
rows of palm trees, an azure ocean and pristine
white beach. Whether you’re after spending hours
simply charging your batteries lounging around the
pool or on the beach, or up for a challenge on a
kayak, a motor boat or out on safari – The Sands
won’t disappoint. This place has it all!
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| The
rooms |
There are quite a few
accommodation options at The Sands, including 18 Forest
and Sea View rooms, 7 exclusive beach cottages and 12
luxury suites. Unfortunately the Sea View Room
classification is misleading, as these rooms do not
actually have a sea view. They do face the direction of
the ocean, but you can’t actually see the ocean from your
room. If you are specifically looking for a sea view, it
would be better to upgrade room categories. All of the
rooms come equipped with air-conditioning, mini-bars,
satellite television and integrated music entertainment
systems.
Four of the Forest View Rooms and 8 of the Sea View Rooms
are interconnected, making them ideal for families or
groups of friends. All of the 18 rooms are doubles and, as
with all the other accommodation types, have en-suite
bathrooms.
There are quite a few different suites to choose from,
depending on the level of luxury you require. Firstly
there are the Wimbi, Roman and Kaa suites with private
Jacuzzis, luxurious bathrooms and stunning views of the
Indian Ocean. These suites are on the first floor and come
equipped with a terrace, spacious reception room and
beautiful furnishings. The Peponi Master suite has a
king-sized Jacuzzi that opens out onto a grassed garden
terrace. This superb first floor suite has an impressive
bathroom and is very luxurious. Next is the Mbega Suite,
situated within the central reception building and
overlooking both the sea and the forest. This suite is
really pretty and has its own private veranda.
The Mbuyu Grande Suite is exactly as its name implies –
quite grand! It is set apart from the rest of the suites
and overlooks the ocean. This one is quite unique and has
been built in the traditional Swahili style with a high
thatched roof. It even has a waterfall that descends into
a crystal pool below. Here you’ll be spoilt to bits as the
suite has a classic four poster bed on a raised podium, a
private secluded veranda, an elegant sitting room and a
partially out-door bathroom with its own jacuzzi. This one
is perfect for romantic couples or newlyweds.
There are also six Ocean View Suites with beautiful vistas
of the blue waters. These are available as one or two
bedroom units and are ideal for families or groups of
friends as they have large rooms and a great private
veranda.
The Beach cottages have thatched roofs and private
verandas and offer exceptional views in a picturesque
setting.
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| The
facilities |
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Fast Facts
Location: The Sands Hotel Mombasa is located on Diani
Beach on the South Coast of Mombasa, Kenya. Mombasa Town is
approximately 34km from the hotel, while Mombasa
International Airport is 45km away. There is a local
airstrip situated roughly 5km from the hotel as well.
General facilities:
• 2 restaurants
• 2 bars
• Juice and ice cream parlour
• Swimming pool
• Diving centre
• Boutique
• Massage centre and spa
• Conference/meeting facilities
• Cyber café
• Multilingual staff
• Access to Casinos
Room facilities:
• En-suite bathrooms
• 12 inter-connecting rooms
• Air-conditioning
• Minibars
• Satellite TV
• Integrated music and entertainment systems
• Most of the suites have private verandas and Jacuzzis
Activities:
• Excursions to the coastal town of Mombasa
• Shimba Hills Game Reserve
• Road or air safaris
• Sunset and dinner cruises
• Chale Island day trips by boat
• Boat trips on M/Y Blue Wave
• Nomad indigenous forest walks
• Diving The Crab-SSI Platinum/PADI 5 star (Scuba diving for
beginners & advanced)
• Kite and windsurfing
• Pedalos and kayaks
• Deep sea fishing
• Billiards
• Nature trails in the Nomad Forest
• 18 hole golf (par 72 course within 5 minutes)
• Boating
Services:
• 24 hour room service
• Private car hire and taxis
• Hotel doctor on call
• Transport to/from Mombasa Town and Airport
Wedding and Honeymoon
packages
The picturesque setting that is home to The Sands is ideal
for weddings and romantic honeymoons.
A number of beautiful venues for the ceremony exist
including the hotel’s terrace, the unique swimming pool,
the pretty gardens, the white beach as well as some more
‘adventurous’ ones such as aboard one of the luxury
hand-made motor launches or even under water with the use of
scuba equipment. If any of these tickle your fancy – why not
give us a call and we can put something together.
For honeymooners we suggest one of the great suites with
their own private veranda and Jacuzzis.
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| Bookings |
Bookings
for The Sands, Mombasa are done through this website:
Contact:
African Encounters |
Postnet
Suite 45
Private Bag x 12
Roosevelt Park
2129 |
Tel:
(011) 880 3079
Fax: (011) 447 6773
email: info@africanencounters.com |
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