The Sands Beach Resort
The Sands Beach Resort
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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 8.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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....”
Renata
Netherlands“It is an amazing accomodation! Really beautiful and gives you a holiday feeling! In front of the sea with confortable beds to enjoy the day at the beach! Mr.Ally the manager made us feel home! Perfect service and extremely friendly! The food is...”
Michał
Poland“The Sands is rather small resort right on the beach. All rooms are in bungalows or villas. All surrounded by beautiful gardens. We had a huge two-bedroom villa with private pool and spectacular view on the ocean. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms,...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • Italian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Sands Beach ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nights
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Massage chair
- Body scrub
- Hair styling
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
- Swahili
House rulesThe Sands Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about The Sands Beach Resort
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The Sands Beach Resort is 3.1 miles from the centre of Bwejuu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Sands Beach Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The nearest beach is just 150 yards from The Sands Beach Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at The Sands Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at The Sands Beach Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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The Sands Beach Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Hair styling
- Happy hour
- Beauty Services
- Beach
- Entertainment staff
- Water sport facilities on site
- Horse riding
- Bicycle rental
- Private beach area
- Live music/performance
- Manicure
- Swimming Pool
- Body scrub
- Themed dinner nights
- Facial treatments
- Tour or class about local culture
- Massage chair
- Open-air bath
- Pedicure
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Room options at The Sands Beach Resort include:
- Bungalow
- Twin
- Villa
- Family
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Yes, The Sands Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The Sands Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
