Name: The Sands Beach Resort
Address: P.O Box 791 Zanzibar, Bwejuu, Tanzania, P.O Box 791 Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rating: 8.6

The Sands Beach Resort

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About this property

Situated in Dongwe in the Zanzibar Region, The Sands Beach Resort boasts a 25-metre outdoor pool, dive centre and surfing school. Guests can enjoy the on-site beach bar. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. The air-conditioned rooms and villa at The Sands offer a terrace and ocean or garden views. They are equipped with a mini bar and a safe, and have an en suite bathroom. Some villas boast a private pool. Guests can enjoy various activities including volleyball and snorkeling. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Stone Town is within 60 km of The Sands, while Zanzibar International Airport is 59 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Rooms with:

Garden view
Terrace

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select a bungalow
Standard Bungalow 1 large double bed Entire bungalow 377 feet² Balcony Sea view Garden view Air conditioning Patio Ensuite bathroom Terrace Minibar Free toiletries Safety deposit box Toilet Bath or shower Towels Linen Tile/marble floor Private entrance Refrigerator Mosquito net Tea/Coffee maker Hairdryer Fan Towels/sheets (extra fee) Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$229 per night Price US$686 Excluded: 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival discount may be available • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds Room 377 feet² Balcony Garden view Air conditioning Patio Ensuite bathroom Terrace Minibar	Max persons: 2	US$229 per night Price US$686 Excluded: 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival discount may be available • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Villa with Sea View 1 large double bed Entire villa 1292 feet² Balcony Sea view Air conditioning Patio Ensuite bathroom Terrace Minibar	Max persons: 2	US$290 per night Price US$869 Excluded: 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Family Villa 2 single beds and 1 large double bed Room 1292 feet² Balcony Garden view Air conditioning Patio Ensuite bathroom Terrace Minibar	Max persons: 2	US$336 per night Price US$1,007 Excluded: 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival • We have 2 left	Select rooms
Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed Bedroom 2: 2 single beds Entire villa 1722 feet² Private pool Balcony Garden view Air conditioning Patio Ensuite bathroom Terrace Minibar	Max persons: 4	US$427 per night Price US$1,281 Excluded: 18 % VAT	Breakfast & dinner included Non-refundable Pay the property before arrival discount may be available • We have 1 left	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hagit
Israel
“beautiful african resort in an amazing location, great food breakfast and dinner, wonderful helpful stuff. we already miss them especially GR Jhon ...(:”
Irina
Russia
“Our family had a wonderful holiday at the hotel. The staff was always in touch and responded to any request immediately. Khamis Ali was extremely kind and really helped us out on our last day. We forgot our camera at the hotel and remembered it...”
Camilla
United Arab Emirates
“Very luxurious resort with full service and great food. Lovely band playing at the dinner and coffe at the beach every afternoon. We made a misstake in the booking and the hotel handled it in a very professional way. Above all - Ali took care of...”
Senaz
United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptionally friendly And friendly attend to our needs Bangalore was very clean Loved the inside with coconut trees. Begonville plants fencing amazing Clean beach/ setting area. The quiet/ tranquil.”
Rethabile
South Africa
“This is my 2nd time here and I absolutely love it here.”
Rachel
Kenya
“I really appreciated Ally and his team making sure that we were always comfortable and took care of all our needs during the stay. Cozy location for a family holiday.”
Freddy
Belgium
“Friendly and helpful staff The pool water was to hot Breakfast was great”
Stuart
United Kingdom
“I liked the scale of the resort - it felt very select, personal and friendly. Lovely gardens, plenty of sun beds at the beach and sofas by the beach bar, with a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant and lounge area in the evening. The food was...”
Beatrice
Germany
“The space. It is a very large property with not too many rooms. Always a free lounge chair on the first row. Very nice bar to have a bite of food or a drink seating watching the sea. The staff is very friendly and the guest manager Ali is super...”
Sarah
United Kingdom
“We loved our stay at Sands. The staff were all so friendly, Ally was so welcoming and corrected any issues instantly and made sure our stay was comfortable. The villas were clean, the beach beautiful and the food buffet style and plenty of choice....”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  African • American • Italian
- Ambiance
  Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary options
  Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Sands Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 02:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Extra bed upon request

US$40 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

4 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

US$40 per child, per night

13+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children are only allowed in the Family Villa.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sands Beach Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.