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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Name: The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar
Address: Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe, Kusini, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania, Dongwe Beach, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania
Rating: 9.4

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9.4

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129 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Morten

10.0

/ 10

A great place to stay in Zanzibar. Especially the helpful staff made an impact on us. We stayed for 7 days. And enjoyed the hospitality of this place.

Toralf

10.0

/ 10

Very pleasant stay. Room was cleaned twice a day and fulfilled our expectation. Very nice area and extremely service minded personnel. Food had a high quality with a wide variation of menues every day. Be aware of the tide on that side of the island, some day you had to walk several hundred meters for having a bath.

Shaun

10.0

/ 10

Love the hotel and staff, great location with superb food cooked fresh! Highly recommended

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Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe, Kusini, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania

Main Facilities

This accommodation offers:

Outdoor pool

Diving

Laundry service

Parking

Luggage storage

Garden

Barbecue

Library

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is located in area / city Dongwe. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

What's around The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe, Kusini, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania

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General
Near Dongwe Beach

Location
When you stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach and steps from Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Paje Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dongwe Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bwejuu Beach - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Pingwe Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Michamvi Sunset Viewpoint - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Michamvi Kae Beach - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Paje Beach - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Maalum Cave Pool - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Kite Centre Zanzibar - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Jambiani Beach - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Kuza Cave - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Swahili Cave - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk - 25 km / 15.5 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Makunduchi Beach - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi
Menai Bay Beach - 36.1 km / 22.4 mi

The preferred airport for The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 59.4 km / 36.9 mi

Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Facility

Outdoor pool

Diving

Swimming Pool

Entertainment Facility

Common Space

Lobby

Accommodation Services

Things to Do

Beach umbrella
Spa
Outdoor pool
Garden
Beach towel
Library
Barbecue
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers

Food and Drinks

Buffet breakfast
Breakfast
Snack bar

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Smoking area
Parking
Terrace

Public Facilities

Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

Laundry service
Luggage storage
24-hour Receptionist
Concierge

Sports and Recreations

Diving

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

General Check-in Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

, This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

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Popular Facilities
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 14:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar	20
Another facilities in The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar	Beach umbrella, Spa, Outdoor pool, Garden, Beach towel

Frequently asked question in The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

The standard check-in time at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00

Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar provide breakfast?

Yes, The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is a 4.0-star hotel.

How many rooms are available at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar has 20 rooms in total.

What do past guests say about The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Other sources (129)

9.4

Exceptional

From 129 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.8

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Morten

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A great place to stay in Zanzibar. Especially the helpful staff made an impact on us. We stayed for 7 days. And enjoyed the hospitality of this place.

Toralf

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Shaun

10.0

/10

Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Love the hotel and staff, great location with superb food cooked fresh! Highly recommended

Arshad

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

for the price charged the stay was considered okay as far as F&B was concerned. Food menu was fixed and basic with no nothing remarkable for both breakfast and dinner. rooms were decent and resort was nice otherwise. staff were also polite but language understanding needs more training.

Amy

Friends and family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

You will be treated with warm, welcoming service from the moment you arrive and throughout your stay. The food included with the half board is very good with quite a few made to order items including omelets, waffles, and crepes at breakfast and fresh catch of the day fish and pasta at dinner. The rooms are glorious! We had the ocean view villa and it was HUGE!!! It was easy to find lounge chairs by the beach, and they all have shade umbrellas. It was so peaceful and beautiful out there. Warning: I did get sunburned even in the shade on the last day!! The beach does have a pretty varied tide, and the hotel provides reef shoes for low tide, which I recommend because there are sea urchins. There is also seaweed in the water near the shore. You will be provided with 2.5 liters of purified water in your room each day, and water is included at breakfast and dinner. Outlets are all British style 3 prongs, no USB. Power did go out intermittently but never interfered with anything. WiFi is good out at the beach, pool, and lobby but was spotty in the room. This is a quiet area north of Paje, so no other restaurants other than the resort. It was more reasonably priced than our American resorts with $15 pool drinks. They do use purified water for the ice in the drinks and the ChatGPT says they use purified water for all food prep too.

Pat

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quiet and relaxing

Cassandra

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall this is the perfect getaway! No distractions just the sounds of the ocean and the amazing staff! This is perfect if you want to getaway and truly relax! Options to explore are available. The pool is large and clean. The rooms get serviced twice a day. The bar was definitely my favorite spot!

Omar

10.0

/10

Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is by far the best hotel we've stayed in in a long time, probably best ever. The rooms are spacious and spotless clean. Every little detail is thought of. The beds are very comfortable and room service pass by twice a day to clean the room and for turn down. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Especially Khamis and John who went our of their way to make sure we are comfortable. Food at the restaurant was also lovely and service there amazing. Staff are constantly keeping an eye on the tables, plates are removed the second they're empty, water refilled immediately after drinking etc. Downside here was the entertainment on the Swahili night, the guys were playing more western music. The beach is very pretty, even at low tide which didn't impact our stay much. We swam 2 or 3 times in the ocean. Its not crystal clear water though, expect some sea weed. We weren't disturbed by any beach sellers like we saw on some of the other beaches. Only slight down side is that there isn't much to do nearby at night. We drove one day to Paje and that was fun.

Janet

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fabulous stay at this very quiet, clean, secure resort. Very comfortable room. Staff are very attentive. Beautiful beach. Highly relaxing! Really enjoyed the Swahili buffet and music!

Verified traveler

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our villa was super spacious, it was cleaned regularly, and it was nice to wake up in that beautiful garden. Service was very good, Mr. Ally and the team made us feel welcome and helped us with the early check out and late check out because of our flight times.

Jermaine

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great hotel to stay to escape the busy hustle and bustle lifestyle. It is beautiful and quiet. Food is great. The only crtique i have is there are frequent power outages in the evening. Overall I would visit again.

Oliver

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We did book a villa with an ocean view. And we got a very nice villa, clean and very comfortable. I would say it’s a bit of wasted money for the ocean view, because the villas are a bit behind the palm trees. But in general very beautiful and nice. Staff is very polite and friendly. Was a good experience.

Jenny

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 108 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sands Resort. Each suite is actually a separate bungalow with large, comfortable rooms and wonderful AC. There is an onsite restaurant that serves all day as well as a beach bar that serves snacks/meals during the daytime. It was very relaxing to be able to have all of our meals on the property. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Everything about the staff and property was wonderful. The hotel also offers excursions. The nice thing is that they are private which entailed having a driver and tours that were just for our party. However, I would not recommend doing the "swim with dolphins" excursion because there are too many other boats doing the same thing, and we didn't feel safe going in the water with so many boats moving around quickly to try to bring their passengers close to the dolphins. So, we stayed in the boat. Also, there were no life jackets available, and it was unclear how we would get in/out of the boat without a ladder or rope; the snorkel and other equipment was old, and we didn't get a chance to try the snorkel/mask before going on the water. We also did the Jozani Forest/Butterfly excursion, which was interesting to do to see the monkeys, mangroves, and butterflies, but the price the hotel charged seemed disproportionately higher than the experience merited; please note that I say this without knowing how much the hotel paid the driver to stay with us for several hours and for the forest guide.

Elias

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had such a Wonderful stay at the Sands. Great service and premises!

Artur

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious dinner every night.

antonio

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 115 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quite good stay Excellent food and location on the ocean side Optimum service and very kind personnel

Edward

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 115 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice, quiet place with a lovely beach and excellent staff. Very good food, too.

Kara

Leisure

10.0

/10

Reviewed 124 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Absolutely stunning. Service beyond amazing. Quiet with gorgeous gardens and beach. Easy access for SCuBA diving. Incredibly friendly staff and felt completely safe with masai warriors guarding the hotel. Food was phenomenal Would absolutely go back.

Shari

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 132 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and courteous. We really enjoyed our stay here

Mark

10.0

/10

Reviewed 135 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location was tranquil and just what we were looking for at the start of our Zanzibar holiday. All the staff were amazingly welcoming and friendly. The team led by Ally are a credit to the hotel. The dining experience was quite special and we very much enjoyed the fresh barbecued fish at night, especially the huge tuna that a slice and thickness of your liking was cooked there and then and served to your table….in fact the staff even do your toast for you in the morning ! Overall hotel was perfect for our family of 4 including teenagers - if staying I would recommend a rental car to explore the local area, good deals can be found on arrival at the airport, we paid $30 USD a day and rental car company collected from hotel anywhere on the island for $20 USD.

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