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Located in Dongwe in the Zanzibar Region, The Sands Beach Resort features a 25-yard outdoor pool, dove center 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 private 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 37 mi of The Sands, while Zanzibar International Airport is 37 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.5
Low score for Bwejuu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Szabolcs
    Austria Austria
    Location is fantastic, beautiful, far from busy touristic area but close to nice spots. It is very clean, modern houses, enough sunbed. Very delicious food. Super kind service. Our 2 bedrooms villa was big and modern. Well designed. Ali, you...
  • Salah
    Bahrain Bahrain
    The staff were very welcoming , thanks to khamis and ally , making our stay remarkable
  • Mani
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff , the service , the space , the atmosphere , the food .
  • Shiri
    United States United States
    Private Pool, relaxing environment, Beautifully organized
  • Sherif
    Qatar Qatar
    The staff are incredible—always ready to help, super friendly, and hilarious! The food was outstanding, especially the fish dishes; the carpaccio was unreal. The rooms are spacious and immaculately clean. Breakfast and dinner were delicious,...
  • Trudiann
    United States United States
    The breakfast was excellent. They had a buffet style which gave you alot of options.
  • Care
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The friendliness and professionalism of the staff were exceptional. Thank you for the unforgettable holiday, Aly. The food was great and the facilities were really nice and comfortable. I can really recommend this resort.
  • Barna
    Hungary Hungary
    The resort surpassed all our expectations. The family villa was incredibly spacious and spotlessly clean, with twice-daily room service! We were delighted by the beautiful location, offering breathtaking scenic views of the beach. The lush garden...
  • Buhareb81
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beach, staff were accommodating and very helpful specially Ali, food, the private pool in the 2 bed bungalow.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    it was beautiful, staff was amazing, food was delicious, wonderful facilities

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Sands Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Body scrub
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
The Sands Beach Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about The Sands Beach Resort