Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Food variety
Renovation needs in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
The rooms were lovely and very clean, signifying good cleanliness. However, some guests highlighted a lack of variety in food, indicating potential issues with hygiene in food preparation.
Service
8.96
Staff was consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the service rating. Many reviews highlighted staff attentiveness.
Location
9
Several guests praised the peaceful beach location, indicating it's an ideal retreat away from the city.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were described as spacious and well-equipped, although some noted they could benefit from renovation.
Amenities
8.48
Generally good amenities were mentioned, but there were suggestions for improvements, such as more shade at the pool.
Value for Money
8.44
Prices for food and drinks were considered reasonable, but some guests expected more variety for the cost.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Food received praise for quality and local offerings, though a lack of variety was frequently cited by guests.
Overall Experience
8.96
Many guests left with a positive impression of their stay, suggesting a strong overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience comfort and elegance at The Sands Beach Resort in Dongwe, Zanzibar. Each air-conditioned room and villa features a terrace with breathtaking ocean or garden views. Indulge in amenities like a mini bar, safe, and en suite bathroom. For the ultimate luxury, select a villa with a private pool.

Exciting Activities for Every Guest
From volleyball to snorkeling, there's never a dull moment at our resort. Dive into our 25-metre outdoor pool, explore the depths with our dive center, or catch the waves at our surfing school. For land adventures, take advantage of our bike and car hire services.

Convenience and Relaxation Combined
Conveniently located near Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport, The Sands offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Unwind at the on-site beach bar with a refreshing drink, and enjoy complimentary WiFi and private parking throughout your stay.

Ready to elevate your vacation experience? Book your stay at The Sands Beach Resort today.

Important information:

Please note that children are only allowed in the Family Villa.Please inform 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 150 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.96
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DM • solo_traveller • gr
10
Paradise
Pros:

The hotel is really a small paradise, full of gardens,palm trees and so beautiful. Cleanliness is above a 5 star hotel!!! Most important though was the stuff with their genuine smile and kindness, always willing to help us ,entertain us,make us feel so special 💖. Special thanks to manager Ally that helped us in everything we asked for and treated us as a true friend (he is really now one). Also the food was excellent and fresh fish every day!!! We also loved Isaia and Kassiano at the beach bar,Viscard and all stuff at the main restaurant!!! If we come back we will certainly go there again. Thank you once more for making our stay unforgettable!!!💖

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sven Diekmannshemke • couple • ae
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Wim • family_with_children • be
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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DM • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Zehra • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent, fab family hotel
Pros:

Villas with pools were excellent

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
A
anna • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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ROBERT • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

Beautiful beach fron location, peaceful, staff super nice, tentative and polite, experienced a great massage and the coastal waters were so clear.

Cons:

Little bit remote, Seaview villa should have loungers on the terrace and a TV install inside.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Doris • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

Albergo con poche villette con uno staff super gentile. Grazie in particolare re ad Ali ma anche a tutto il resto del team. Spiaggia con forti maree ma fuori dal caos di Zanzibar. Inoltre là maree basse ti permettono di vedere meglio la fauna marina (stelle marine, paghuri, ricci, etc).
Doccia con gett forte e acqua calda a volontà. Inoltre il resort é molto attento a cibo e acqua. Ghiaccio preparato con l’acqua da bottiglia.

Cons:

Se proprio abbiamo preso la villetta con piscina che però non abbiamo mai utilizzato in quanto abbiamo preferito stare in spiaggia.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Zoltan • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • family_with_children • ru
10
Забота и уют.
Pros:

Прекрасный отель с чудесным персоналом. Мы брали виллу с бассейном и 2я спальнями, она большая и органичная. Рядом еще один большой общий бассейн. Красивая ухоженная территория, чудесные лежаки на пляже. Есть волейбольная площадка и площадка для игры в Боча. И конечно потрясающий и заботливый персонал, который готов сделать все для твоего комфорта. очень вкусные коктейли на пляжи, ланчи и ужины в ресторане. Очень рекомендую ♥️

Cons:

Интернет работает плохо.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
C
connie • couple • be
8
Mooi onderhouden complex , uitstekend personeel ,zeer mooi strand ,maar aan het eten moet gewerkt worden
Pros:

Mooie villa met privé zwembad , mooi strand en leuke beach bar met leuk personeel .
Mooi onderhouden tuinen , prachtig zwembad , die parasols misten .
Zeer leuk onthaal .

Cons:

Het eten , weinig keuze en niet lekker .

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Houda • couple • fr
10
Un séjour paradisiaque avec un service exceptionnel et une équipe extraordinaire. 🌴❤️✨
Pros:

Nous avons tout aimé ! Le cadre est magnifique, calme et parfaitement entretenu. Le service est exceptionnel et très personnalisé. Un immense merci à l’équipe de restauration, en particulier à Mikama, Sozy et Sporah, pour leur gentillesse, leur professionnalisme et toutes leurs attentions. Merci également à Khamis à la réception pour son accueil chaleureux et sa disponibilité. L’équipe du Beach Bar a été formidable tout au long de notre séjour. Nous avons aussi bénéficié d’un massage exceptionnel au spa. Une mention spéciale aux jardiniers qui accomplissent un travail remarquable en maintenant des jardins magnifiques tout en préservant la faune locale. Nous avons été particulièrement touchés par la surprise organisée pour l’anniversaire de mon mari avec un gâteau et une célébration mémorable. Un séjour inoubliable

Cons:

Rien. Tout était parfait.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ndu • solo_traveller • za
9
Stunning views
Pros:

The staff was super friendly and helpful. They were able to provide a mattress aid when their bed was too hard. the view is stunning. Their fish was amazing. They made an effort for my wife's birthday! Baked her a cake free of cost.

Cons:

The bed was too hard
There was a big bathroom but no bath
The shower head needs improvement -- hot water was a bit of a struggle as well.
The towels were too hard
The food with the exception of the fish was 2/10

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ke
9
Pros:

Very clean facility.Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing noted yet.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Igorius • solo_traveller • lt
10
Pros:

Labai gražus paplūdimys ir jūra

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • de
10
Ein Träumchen diese Fleckchen Erde 😊
Pros:

Traumhaft schön, alle waren sehr, sehr lieb, freundlich, sympathisch und einfach nur herzlich. Die Bungalow sind sehr sauber und wurden 2 mal am Tag gereinigt. Unglaublich. Der Strand wie im Katalog und zum Entspannen. Es gab immer ausreichend Liegen und an der Beach Bar hat es sich fantastisch gesessen. Vielen lieben Dank an alle.

Cons:

Das Buffet am Abend hat zu spät begonnen, 19.30 Uhr fanden wir persönlich zu spät.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Tijl • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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karine • family_with_children • fr
10
parfait
Pros:

Personnels très à l'écoute

Cons:

le petit déjeuner

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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_ZEA • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Maida • family_with_children • cz
10
Wonderfull vacation combined with lesure and , daily trips and friendly local culture.
Pros:

The overall resort is located at a beautiful beach surrounded with palms and natural shadow. all the stuff is super friendly and ready to help and address all of your questions immediately. The hotel manager is is a excellent host super friendly and well English speaking. we stayed 10 nights in a family villa with a private pool. The villa has been cleaned twice per day , the private pool each morning normally while we ware at the breakfast. The breakfast had variety for everyone , European kitchen with local infusion amazing fresh fruits. we had dinner included in our package and ware each evening enjoying fresh sea food , local cuisine however pizza and pasta ware also on daily menu.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike - it was a wonderful vacation.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee