Nomad Beach Resort, Diani Beach

Nomad Beach Resort - A 5-star boutique hotel with oceanfront cottages, a world-class dive center, and organic farm-to-table dining

Nomad Beach Resort occupies 10.5 hectares of coastal forest on Diani Beach, featuring 10 rooms that include beachfront cottages with private verandas and suites with sea views. The property houses a temperature-controlled wine cellar, Indulge, offering Old and New World wine pairings with fine dining. Guests can dive at Alpha Funguo Wreck, a renowned artificial reef, through the on-site PADI-certified Diving the Crab center. The 2 hectare organic farm supplies fresh produce for the restaurant, which serves handmade sushi, Italian-style pizzas, and Swahili-inspired dishes. A boutique offers African art and swimwear, while the Forest Breeze Spa provides wellness treatments. Nomad Beach Resort is 5 km from Ukunda and 3.5 km from Diani Shopping Centre.

Pros

The PADI-certified dive center provides access to Kenya’s top dive sites, including whale shark sightings from November to March.

The organic farm supplies fresh ingredients for the restaurant’s locally inspired and international dishes.

Private beachfront cottages feature verandas with direct sea views.

The temperature-controlled wine cellar offers curated pairings for fine dining experiences.

The resort holds a gold-rated eco-certificate for sustainable tourism initiatives.

Cons

The nearest major shopping center, Diani Shopping Centre, is a 10-minute drive away.

Some dive excursions require advanced booking due to seasonal demand.