The Sands Hotel, Kenya  

The Sands is the first boutique hotel on the Kenyan coast, overlooking a stretch of Diani Beach. The hotel combines traditional Swahili architecture with hand-carved polished mahogany, soaring sail-work and classic Venetian stucco work. With an idyllic tranquil location, and luxury facilities, it makes for the ultimate Indian Ocean retreat.

Rooms & Accommodation

• 18 double rooms with ensuite bathrooms all located in the main reception building enjoying views of forest or sea
• 7 unique beachfront thatched-roof cottages with uninterrupted views across the sands and ocean
• 12 luxurious suites, many with private Jacuzzis, panoramic terraces and spacious sitting rooms
• All rooms are equipped with: air-conditioning, minibar and satellite TV

Hotel Activities

• In-house diving school ‘Diving the Crab’
• Windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking, pedelos
• Deep sea fishing
• The ‘Forest Breeze’ centre offering massages, Ayurvedic and Reflexology plus broad range of beauty treatments
• Selection of hand-made luxury motorboats and cabin cruisers available to hire for private marine safaris

What to do

• Venture off to visit nearby islands
• Take a cultural tour of Mombasa, historic Fort Jesus or the Gedi Ruins
• Scuba diving on the coral reef
• Fishing trips
• Excursions to local villages
• Take a safari and experience Kenya’s amazing wildlife viewing first hand

Pool and Beach

• 5m-deep swimming pool, the deepest at the Kenyan Coast
• Al fresco Jacuzzi terrace
• Beautiful white sands of Diana Beach
• Turquoise sea of the Indian Ocean

Dining at the The Sands Hotel

• 2 restaurants, juice bar and an ocean view bar
• The Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant offers a luxurious tropical buffet breakfast in the morning and a variety of themed buffets for luncheon and dinner. There is also a broad selection of pizzas, pastas, seafood and traditional Italian specialties from our A la Carte menu
• Red Pepper Restaurant offers contemporary Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner
• Riva’s Bar offers a wide range of cocktails
• Exclusive garden or beach front BBQs can also be arranged