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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

4.0 star property
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Food court

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe
  • Place, Dongwe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬
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Standard Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Villa, Multiple Beds

Family Villa, Multiple Beds

  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
At The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy scuba diving.
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dongwe Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, manicures and pedicures, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 8 minutes by foot from Dongwe Beach and a 4-minute drive from Pingwe Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dongwe hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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: 15

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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