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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar
4.0 star property

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Front of property - evening/night
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Overview of The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe
  • Popular LocationDongwe Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPingwe Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBwejuu Beach15 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)59 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 2152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Villa, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Villa, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 1506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Bungalow | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dongwe

Located in Dongwe, The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 8 min walk
  • Pingwe Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 15 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 21 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rock - 4 min drive
  • African Bbq - 9 min drive
  • Mr. Kahawa - 10 min drive
  • B4 Beach Club - 10 min drive
  • Bar of Breezes - 14 min walk

About this property

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • Massage treatment rooms, beach umbrellas, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dongwe Beach Bungalows Hotel Bwejuu
Dongwe Beach Bungalows Hotel
The Sands Zanzibar Dongwe
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Hotel
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Dongwe
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Hotel Dongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar on Apr 20, 2024 start from $219.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 one-way applies.

Where is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dongwe hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dongwe Beach, Bwejuu Beach, and Pingwe Beach. Paje Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great hotel, with great staff. Very simple, yet clean and well kept. No TV in the rooms which could be nice as the evenings are quiet with not much activity around the area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a marvelous stay. Incredible beach staff went the extra mile always. We cant recommend this destination enough. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Sands. The staff were amazing, from Mr. Ally the GM to the executive chef and the cooks like Thomas who took care of us. The food was first class - this goes for breakfast right through to dinner. Amazing food and fantastic service. The beach was beautiful, clean and safe. We could not have asked for more. Even the Masai security guards were great! We loved it. Would definitely recommend the Sands in Zanzibar. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was 5 star! The staff was so helpful and attentive.. Ally the manager made sure everything was perfect! No only would I recommend this resort … we are going back! The perfect place to kick back a d get away from the hustle and bustle. Stone town is not far and a flight to Dar es Salaam was on 34 Dollars !!Just go and relax !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaarik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sands is a terrific resort, located on a beautiful beach, with incredible facilities, terrific food, and an amazing staff. Highly recommended. Go Deeper: The Sands Zanzibar Beach Resort is amazing. We stayed here with our two daughters in July 2023 and had an incredible time. This followed a safari on the mainland and then two nights in Stone Town at which point we were ready to relax and enjoy the beach. The Sands was exactly what we needed

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sands was amazing! It was an oasis of beautiful beaches, a large pool, and great food. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently spent 10 days at The Sands Beach resort. If you want entertainment, night life and things to do this isn’t the place for you. There doesn’t appear to be much on the main road leading to the hotel and the nearest town of any note is Paje a 15 min drive away (taxi $25 return) Here there are lots of bars and restaurants. There was a slight mix up with the transfer the hotel arranged but this was quickly sorted out. We were met with drinks on our arrival and cold towels. Much appreciated as we had 2 long flights. We arrived at the hotel early 10am and were shown straight to our room by Ally, the guest relations manager who goes out of his way to ensure that you have a great stay. The hotel was very quiet probably no more than 5-6 rooms occupancy out of 20 rooms for most of our stay. Our room had been upgraded to a sea view. The rooms themselves are basic but huge. The bedroom consists of a comfortable king size bed with mosquito nets and crisp white sheets, a chair, desk and luggage storage bench. A separate area had a wardrobe, shelf space and a safe. The bathroom was huge, with shower and one sink. There is a water heater but this only sufficient for one shower. The soft furnishings in the rooms need updating they are dingy and old fashioned, plain brown curtains and brown light shades with tassels on. This could easily be improved with some bright colours. Outside you have 2 chairs and a table on the veranda. The rooms are cleaned daily to a good standard. Isaya a
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023