Sands Inn Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (54 reviews)
Mnemba Street , Pwani Mchangani , tz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff and service
Beautiful location and views
Cons:
Slow wifi
Limited amenities and service options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Clean rooms and bathrooms mentioned, but some concerns about incomplete amenities.
Service
9.43
Staff were described as polite, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.47
Described as central with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were generally clean and having good views, but some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
7.45
Limited offerings and mentioned lack of some expected facilities.
Value for Money
7.41
Mixed reviews on quality vs price, with some amenities not meeting expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Food was described as good, but some mentions of limited menu options.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall positive experiences with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:25

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise
Nestled in Pwani Mchangani, a stone's throw away from Pwani Mchangani Beach, Sands Inn Hotel offers a tropical retreat with a garden, free parking, and a restaurant. Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies and safety deposit boxes, ensuring a comfortable stay. Culinary Delights
Start your day with a delightful breakfast spread including buffet, à la carte, and continental options.
Book now for a blissful seaside getaway at Sands Inn Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Philippe solo_traveller re
8
Un hotel au confort suffisant dans un site luxueux
Pros:

Emplacement idéal dans un quartier à l’ambiance locale et en même temps près de la ville et des belles plages.
Même si l’hôtel est ancien, il est très confortable. La literie est très bonne. Le patron fait ce qu’il faut pour que votre séjour se passe au mieux. Ce n’est pas luxueux mais à ce prix là à cet endroit là, cet hôtel a beaucoup d’atouts

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Goran family_with_children hr
1
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Daan couple nl
10
Pros:

hadiu, rumansi, wamutil ealaa albahr mbashrtan. mithaliun lil'azwaji.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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leszek family_with_children ca
3
Pros:

Be careful about the all included deal, it's scam.
The staff is nice, but the owner I think is not honest..
There was complaints from almost everyone, during my stay there.Same people even call the owner, what they heard ...next time will be better. Joke.
Shower almost without the water, toilet ready to replace. One more time staff very nice,but strongly be careful.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple nl
10
Pros:

Intieme sfeer, vriendelijk personeel en een prachtige locatie.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Maria couple it
10
Pros:

Un soggiorno semplicemente perfetto. Hotel tranquillo, romantico e direttamente sulla spiaggia. Personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile. Consigliatissimo per coppie.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Daan couple nl
10
Pros:

Intieme sfeer, vriendelijk personeel en een prachtige locatie.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple it
10
Pros:

Un vero angolo di paradiso. Camere pulite, atmosfera rilassante e una vista mare mozz. Ci siamo sentiti coccolati dall’inizio alla fine. Torneremo sicuramente.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Szabózsuzsi33 family_with_children hu
1
Soha többet
Pros:

A legjobban az tetszett, mikor 2 nappal előbb eljohettünk a tervezettnél. Kaptunk vissza pénzt, bár kevesebbet, mint járt volna, a bookingra fogva a különbséget.
Tengerparti hotel, tengerre néző balkonos szobával.

Cons:

Semelyik, a hotel által feltett kép nem egyezik tisztaságban, érzésben az élővel. Retusált, megrendezett képek. Senki ne dőljön be. A 10 pontos értékelések biztosan nem valódiak. Már érkezéskor dupla taxot , adót akartak kérni , majd felhivták a főnököt és ebben ő is partner volt. A Booking előre megírta az összeget, így tudtuk, hogy átvernek. A végén mondták bocsánat, rosszul számoltak. 🙃. A szoba felszereltsége nem az volt amit leírtak, bár többszöri kérésre kaptunk poharat , vízforralót és asztalt. A pipere bekészités 2 db pici Szappan. A fürdőszobában sem polc, sem törölköző tartó nincs. Még a fogkefét sem tudtuk letenni. A zuhanynál a szappantartó kijár a falból, leesik bármit teszel rá. A zuhanyfej kb 2,3 méter magasan van, eltömődve vízkővel, így alig jön néhány lyukon ki víz. Az is spriccel szanaszét, nem rád. A zuhanyfüggöny olyan koszos volt, hogy mikor szóltunk a kosz miatt inkább levették, mert tisztítani nem lehetett. Zöld és fekete foltos volt már. A wc ülőke csak rá volt téve a wcre, nem volt rögzítve , siman lecsúszott. Külön kérésre a 2. napon megcsinálták. A mosdónál a csap elfordul, 2 kézzel nyitható csak. Képet mellékeltem. A szoba lepusztult, a párnahuzatom vér foltos volt , kicseréltettem. Az ablak párkány szemetes, koszos minden ablakon, teraszajtón. A teraszon a kanapé és a fotel foltos, koszos. Étterem: nem mint a képeken. Kint a homokban vannak asztalok, zöld fekete kockás abrosszal éjjel nappal leteríve, ezért nem is ettünk volna ott. A napágyak, vannak ez igaz, szétszakadt koszos huzattal. Képet mellékelek. Légkondicionáló ugyan van, ment folyamatosan, 16 fokon. Igy volt kb 28 fok a szobában. Következő nap teraszajtót nyitottunk éjszakára, legkondi nélkül. Így kb 24 fok lett. Szóval a légkondicionáló nem ér semmit.
Nagyon rossz érzés, hogy minden ajtón és ablakon belülről vastag rács van. A biztonságérzetet rontja nagyon.
Az biztos hogy soha többet be nem teszem a lábam oda.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Monica family_with_children no
7
Pros:

Nærhet til havet

Cons:

Strømmen gikk ofte bort.
Måtte spørre om toalettpapir og såpe på badet.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Albert couple zm
9
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Nombuso family_with_children za
1
Terrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I honestly don’t even know where to begin because my experience at Sands Inn Hotel was one of the worst travel experiences of my life.

From the moment we arrived, things started going wrong, and instead of improving, they only became worse. The service was absolutely terrible, and the chef’s attitude was shocking. She was rude, dismissive, and made us feel as if we were a burden instead of paying guests. Hospitality was completely absent.

One of the most painful parts of our stay was the food situation. We placed an order and waited… and waited… and waited. Three long hours passed before our food finally arrived. By that time, we were already emotionally exhausted, hungry, frustrated, and completely disappointed. No apology. No explanation. No concern.

The conditions became so unbearable that we were left with no choice but to leave the hotel early and book another place just to be able to complete the remaining two nights of our stay. That decision alone speaks volumes. No traveler should ever be forced to abandon a paid booking just to find peace and basic comfort.

As if that was not enough, the hotel had no electricity, while the surrounding areas in Zanzibar clearly still had power. Sitting in darkness, with no air conditioning, no proper lighting, no communication from management — it felt unsafe, neglected, and deeply disrespectful to guests. It showed a complete lack of responsibility and concern for human comfort.

What hurts the most is the regret. I regret choosing this hotel. I regret trusting the reviews. I regret every moment spent there. A holiday that was meant to be peaceful and memorable turned into stress, disappointment, and emotional exhaustion.

I would never recommend Sands Inn Hotel to anyone — not to friends, not to family, not even to strangers. This place does not understand hospitality, respect, or customer care.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
10
An unforgettable stay
Pros:

An unforgettable stay right on the ocean. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up to the most beautiful sunrise was pure magic. The atmosphere is calm, romantic, and genuinely welcoming. A perfect seaside escape — we will definitely return.”

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Pros:

“Right on the beach, deeply romantic, and incredibly peaceful. Candle-lit evenings, ocean sounds, and breathtaking sunsets made our stay truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to come back.”

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

“Candle-lit nights by the sea, soft waves, and unforgettable sunsets. Every moment felt intimate and magical. A perfect romantic escape we will always remember.”

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Juan couple es
1
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Nabil couple de
10
Pros:

Sehr angenehm und entspannend

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
B
B family_with_children fr
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children fr
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Nabil couple de
10
Toll
Pros:

Dieses hotel ist ein echter Geheimtipp . Ronantisch , ruhing und direkt am Stand gelegen . Abendessen bei kerzenschein , herzliche Gastfreundschaft und absolute Privatsphäre .Ideal für Paare , die ein besoderes Erlebnis suchen

2026-01-09 via Nuitee