The Sands Beach Resort

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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Brazil Brazil
“The beach area is amazing: quiet and peaceful far from the City Center. The staff also deserves a good review because they are very nice and friendly. The dinner buffet was excelent.”
Hagit
Israel Israel
“beautiful african resort in an amazing location, great food breakfast and dinner, wonderful helpful stuff. we already miss them especially GR Jhon ...(:”
Richard
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely place food great best we had. Just wished for softer beds”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were lovely. Housekeeping staff brilliant.”
Irina
Russia 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 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 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 South Africa
“This is my 2nd time here and I absolutely love it here.”
Rachel
Kenya 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 Belgium
“Friendly and helpful staff The pool water was to hot Breakfast was great”

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
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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.