Almasi is right on the beach in Nyali, just off Baobab Road. Walk out of the compound and your feet are in the sand. Or stay by the infinity pool and look out at the ocean for the afternoon. The apartments are roomy, with sea-view terraces, air conditioning, a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi and free parking inside the secure gates.

Mornings by the ocean

Start the day with coffee on the terrace, watching the ocean and the odd fishing boat heading out. When you’re ready, the beach is just downstairs. Get there early, before the sand heats up. Almasi is a gated complex on Baobab Road in Nyali, modern in style, with Swahili details in the arches and finishes.

Space to spread out

There are two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, and some of the bigger ones come with a staff quarter, handy if you’re bringing a nanny or househelp. Many units have three bathrooms, so there’s a walk-in shower for rinsing off after the beach and a proper tub for a long soak later. Cook together in the fully equipped kitchen and eat around the dining table. Then stretch out in the lounge and stream something on the flat-screen TV. When the afternoon heat sets in, the air conditioning keeps the bedrooms cool enough for a nap.

Afternoons at the pool

Most days end up at the infinity pool, where the water seems to run straight into the sea. The kids can wear themselves out on the playground and in the garden, and the picnic area is a shady spot for a long lunch. If you like to keep active, there’s a gym on site. There’s also the beach, of course, and it’s at its best for a walk as the sun goes down.