The Sands Beach Hotel Resort, 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, Mombassa. Sands Hotel is easily reached by road and approximately 45km’s drive from Mombassa International Airport. Mombasa, the nearest town to The Sands resort is roughly 34km from the hotel and the area also has a local airstrip within 5km of its location.
The Sands Beach Hotel on Diani Beach, Mombasa was officially opened in November 2005 and incorporates some of the most modern accomodation facilities and beautiful woodwork in Kenya. The brainchild of Mario Scianna - a gifted local artist - The Sands Hotel 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 Resort.
One of The Sands 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 reception area at The Sands resort 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 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. 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 Beach Hotel Resort Accomodation
The Sands At Nomad Hotel has 18 spacious rooms, seven beach cottages and 12 luxury suites, many with private Jacuzzi, panoramic terraces and large sitting rooms. All have air-conditioning, satellite TV, integrated music and entertainment systems and private bars. All rooms are individually interior designed: an inspired combination of classic Venetian 'stucco', traditional Swahili furniture and hand-carved mahogany. The hotel offers room service on a 24-hour basis and a health spa.
ROOMS: Accommodated in the main reception building and enjoying views of forest or sea, the hotel offers 18 double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Each is equipped with: air-conditioning, minibar and satellite TV.
COTTAGES: The Sands offers seven unique beachfront thatched-roof cottages each with uninterrupted views across the sands and ocean. Each is equipped air-conditioning, minibar, satellite TV.
SUITES: The 'Wimbi' (wave). 'Kaa' (crab) and 'Mwezi' (moon) suites. These upper-floor suites feature a private Jacuzzi, luxurious bathroom, first floor terrace and spacious reception room a mere twenty meters from the shore with the most stunning views over the Indian Ocean.
Peponi' (Paradise) Master SUITES: A magnificent first floor suite featuring a spectacular bathroom with a king-sized Jacuzzi opening onto a grassed garden terrace.
Mbuyu' (Baobab) Grande SUITES: In its own private area of greensward and looking directly out to sea, this unique suite has been constructed in the traditional Swahili style, with a high thatched roof pierced by a dramatic waterfall that descends into a crystal pool below. Featuring a classic four-poster bed on a raised podium, a private verandah, an elegant sitting room and a semi-open air bathroom with its own Jacuzzi, the suite offers the ultimate in secluded romance.
Ocean View SUITES: six in total. All enjoy glorious sea views and sweeping private verandahs and are available with either one or two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. These suites are ideal for families and friends.
Ocean View SUITES: Situated within the central reception building, this delightful suite enjoys both forest and sea views and has its own private verandah.
Sands Beach Hotel Resort Restaurant
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.
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.
Sands Beach Hotel Wedding and Honeymoon packages
The picturesque setting that is home to The Sands hotel 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 you’re 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.
Sands Beach Hotel Conference Packages: For conference needs, The Sands hotel can be booked for private business functions and offers an air-conditioned lounge, media facilities and a wide selection of breakout areas and themed events.
Sands Beach Hotel Activities
Boating: A selection of hand-made luxury motorboats cabin cruisers are available for private marine safaris, exclusive beach BBQ's and Indian Ocean excursions.
Treatments Center: The 'Forest Breeze' center offers traditional massages, Ayurvedic and Reflexology with bio-anatomy treatments, plus a broad range of beauty treatments. The hotel also offers traditional Thai massage and beauty treatments at the Sawasdee Massage & Beauty Parlor.
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