The Sands Beach Resort
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The Sands Beach Resort

No.18 of Scenic Hotels in Zanzibar Archipelago
Pingwe Village Rd, Dongwe, Zanzibar South, Tanzania
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With a stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bwejuu Beach.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Lots to do
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Diving
Snorkeling
Horse riding
Spa
Massage room
Private ParkingFree
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Property Description
With a stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bwejuu Beach.
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4.4/5
Very Good
Cleanliness4.4
Amenities4.4
Location4.4
Service4.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(59.1 km)
Landmarks: Rising Sun Diving Centre
(960m)
Landmarks: Blue Lagoon
(1.8 km)
Landmarks: Soundscapes Zanzi
(2.4 km)
Landmarks: Yoga&Gym Zanzibar
(5.1 km)
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Standard Bungalow
6

Standard Bungalow

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
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Family Villa, Multiple Beds
10

Family Villa, Multiple Beds

1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Luxury Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
10

Luxury Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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Luxury One-Bedroom Villa with Sea View
6

Luxury One-Bedroom Villa with Sea View

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews

4.4/5
Very Good
70 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.4
  • Amenities4.4
  • Location4.4
  • Service4.4
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 5, 2025
We had the best time as The Sands Beach Resort. Very friendly and nice staff that made every extra effort for the customers. We had a villa with private pool, half board- and that was perfect for us. Food was good and they made special setups every night to make it feel special. I can really recommend Sands Beach Resort as you will be seen and heard at any point! Its a small resort making it not to crowded. You can be alone in the pool, and there are always a sunbed avaliable. No cues in the bars or restaurang.
J‍e‍n‍n‍y
October 8, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sands Resort. Each suite is actually a separate bungalow with large, comfortable rooms and wonderful AC. There is an onsite restaurant that serves all day as well as a beach bar that serves snacks/meals during the daytime. It was very relaxing to be able to have all of our meals on the property. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Everything about the staff and property was wonderful. The hotel also offers excursions. The nice thing is that they are private which entailed having a driver and tours that were just for our party. However, I would not recommend doing the "swim with dolphins" excursion because there are too many other boats doing the same thing, and we didn't feel safe going in the water with so many boats moving around quickly to try to bring their passengers close to the dolphins. So, we stayed in the boat. Also, there were no life jackets available, and it was unclear how we would get in/out of the boat without a ladder or rope; the snorkel and other equipment was old, and we didn't get a chance to try the snorkel/mask before going on the water. We also did the Jozani Forest/Butterfly excursion, which was interesting to do to see the monkeys, mangroves, and butterflies, but the price the hotel charged seemed disproportionately higher than the experience merited; please note that I say this without knowing how much the hotel paid the driver to stay with us for several hours and for the forest guide.
E‍l‍i‍a‍s
October 2, 2024
We had such a Wonderful stay at the Sands. Great service and premises!
A‍r‍t‍u‍r
October 1, 2024
The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious dinner every night.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 26, 2024
Entrare al The Sands Beach Resort significa abbandonarsi ad un paradiso di pura tranquillità e relax . Di fronte c’è lui : l’ Oceano Indiano che ti coccola con le sue acque cristalline e caldissime . Le maree sempre presenti ti permettono , con un po’ di pazienza e moniti di scarpette , di arrivare alla barriera corallina a piedi ( bassa marea ) per fare snorkeling ….Che dire : Una vera chicca di Zanzibar dove ammirare l’alba e il tramonto , gustare una super colazione ( la frutta fresca insuperabile, di una bontà infinita ) . La cucina tipica locale mooolto apprezzata con la possibilità di pranzare direttamente sulla spiaggia /fronte oceano . La location per la colazione, pranzo e cena è una schikeria , lo staff accogliente e super preparato ma soprattutto sempre sorridente. Non manca mai il pesce fresco appena pescato . La nostra stanza ( casetta fronte oceano ) è un incanto , sorvegliata da qualche geco o granchio . La natura del resort ( le palme gigantesche, l’albero di Natale fiorito , ibisco , frangipane e tanto altro ) ti accompagnano in spiaggia . Una sabbia finissima bianca paragonabile alla farina ti permette di fare lunghe passeggiate . E poi incontri loro : i MASAI - socievoli e sorridenti con il loro “ Jambo ( ciao ) “ - “ Hacuna Matata ( nessun problema ) “ - “ Pole pole ( piano piano ) “ , entusiasti di proporti qualche gita in barca , dí acquistare qualche souvenir nel loro negozietto o semplicemente per scambiare due parole e augurarti “ Karibu of Zanzibar ( benvenuto a Zanzibar) “ . Il bar esistente sulla spiaggia oltre al cibo offre un servizio ampio di bevande/cocktail ( anche alcolici ) serviti direttamente sotto l’ombrellone . Lo staff del bar ci hanno viziato con dei cocktail uno più buono dell’altro . Verso le ore 17 viene allestito un tavolo in spiaggia per poter gustare un tè/ caffè con biscotti fatti da loro e qualche pizzetta - servizio molto apprezzato . La struttura dispone anche di una grande piscina dove rilassarsi e fare delle belle foto al tramonto. Non mancano i massaggi e nemmeno la possibilità di farsi qualche treccina . Ma tutto questo può funzionare SOLO all’anima pulsante di questo resort - mitico ALLY . Ci siamo affezionati a vicenda dal primo momento e ci siamo salutati con un forte abbraccio e qualche lacrimuccia . GRAZIE a TUTTI , siete una bella famiglia e sappiate che la vostra terra , il modo di vivere e i vostri sorrisi ci hanno inciso l’anima 🙏♥️. ASANTE SANA !!! ♥️
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H‍a‍b‍e‍e‍n
January 31, 2022
Best service and delicious food The staff, the beach, and the food was Amazing! I definitely recommend this hotel.
W‍a‍y‍n‍e
February 10, 2023
Outstanding staff and spacious accommodations Outstanding resort in Nungwi. From the time I arrived until my departure the service was top notch. If there was an issue it was resolved quickly to ensure you had the best possible time at The Sands resort. The gentleman named Ally was like having a vacation angel watching over you to make sure you were enjoying your time there. He constantly checked on us and other guest. We appreciate him for doing so. The food was delicious and each day a different selection of items. There were 2 chefs and both visited out table after dinner on various days. They did a great job. On separate days there was the whole tuna carving station one day and dorado carving stations another day, delicious as well. One of the chefs tried out his recipe for American pancakes on us Sunday morning and this recipe definitely needs to be a permanent part of Sunday breakfast, they were so good. The wait staff was great we had one gentleman a few times and he was great at anticipating our need’s and making dinner a pleasant experience. The beach bartenders were funny and great with the drinks and food service for lunch. The housekeeping staff was also excellent. I had to do some work one day and observed them cleaning the room. I doubt there was a spot missed as they were very focused on making sure the room was refreshed properly. When I return to Zanzibar I’ll split my time between Nungwi and Kendwa. I will definitely revisit The Sands resort in Nungwi. I wish all the staff the very best.
Z‍i‍m‍m‍e‍r‍m‍a‍n‍n
August 24, 2022
Strandhotel zum weiterempfehlen Unglaublich nettes Personal. So etwas haben wir noch nicht erlebt. Essen Top.
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V‍e‍r‍i‍f‍i‍e‍d‍ ‍t‍r‍a‍v‍e‍l‍e‍r
May 1, 2022
Great people and ambiance This hotel had the best staff we had the pleasure of meeting! The service was amazing, the beach was great (very low tide until afternoon though), room was fine also. The only bad thing to mention is the food, wasn’t the best, but we also had worse.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Front Desk Services
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Food & Drink
Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Activities
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: 02:00–11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

To check-in, contact the property 1 day in advance

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
Free
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 19
With a stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bwejuu Beach.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearby landmark for The Sands Beach Resort?

The Sands Beach Resort is at the prime location of Dongwe. The nearby landmarks include Rising Sun Diving Centre, and it is 960m from your search (straight-line distance).

What amenities and services does The Sands Beach Resort have?

The Sands Beach Resort has the following popular amenities and services: .

Does The Sands Beach Resort provide breakfast?

Yes, guests staying at The Sands Beach Resort can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian.

What are the check-in and check-out timings at The Sands Beach Resort?

The check-in time at The Sands Beach Resort is 14:00 and the check-out time is 11:00. You can request the property for early check-in or late check-out by directly reaching out to The Sands Beach Resort.

How to get from the closest airport to The Sands Beach Resort?

The closest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, and it is about 1 hour 20 mins from hotel by car (59.1 km).

Does The Sands Beach Resort offer airport transfer services?

Yes, The Sands Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.

Does The Sands Beach Resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, The Sands Beach Resort has a pool.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sands Beach Resort? Is early check-in and late check-out available?

Prices at The Sands Beach Resort are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest AirportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
Distance to Airport59.13KM
Average Price FromINR23537
Hotel Star Rating4