Title: The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15187491&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Travelers wake up to beachfront breakfast buffets and sunrise ocean views before spending days between poolside relaxation and underwater adventures ## Photo gallery for The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/08e3873b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property preview](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/097574B4C664712B04FC90568A475D63/31ed383f-b0f4-4967-ba99-2bf25ddf8c50-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/92841147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/ded9452d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Bungalow | Beach - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/39d62db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar blends upscale comfort with a laid-back island vibe. Guests enjoy beachfront breakfast buffets, poolside sun loungers, and attentive staff. Amenities include spa treatments (facials to manicures) and free WiFi throughout the property. 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Airport (ZNZ) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mapacha - ‬9 min drive - ‪Shanga Paje - ‬9 min drive - ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Zanzibarista - ‬9 min drive ## 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 body scrub, a facial, and a massage 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 along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and massage treatment rooms - Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff 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 ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45440000/45431100/45431049/85745dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Paje - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 41 reviews CA $357 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=45431049&PinnedHotelID=45431049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100791500/100791429/1fa33b60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Boutique Hotel Dongwe - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 10 Exceptional 13 reviews CA $234 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=100791429&PinnedHotelID=100791429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881687/5b6e0609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa Michamvi - 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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 elevator ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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. Fees may include applicable taxes: - 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 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 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 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 ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### Is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### What time is check-out at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 89 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall this is the perfect getaway! No distractions just the sounds of the ocean and the amazing staff! This is perfect if you want to getaway and truly relax! Options to explore are available. The pool is large and clean. The rooms get serviced twice a day. The bar was definitely my favorite spot! ![Beach bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79b97a30-ec6f-4076-bd75-3c4ad85cf29c-1755692427451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Outside of room ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/096f573b-a211-4203-bba5-6a1927ddb967-1755692425259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efba6b79-16a0-4636-a2df-f21cf5187690-1755692426433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cassandra Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous stay at this very quiet, clean, secure resort. Very comfortable room. Staff are very attentive. Beautiful beach. Highly relaxing! Really enjoyed the Swahili buffet and music! ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice, quiet place with a lovely beach and excellent staff. Very good food, too. ##### Edward Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had such a Wonderful stay at the Sands. Great service and premises! ##### Elias Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### antonio Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing on the beach Quite good stay Excellent food and location on the ocean side Optimum service and very kind personnel ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/11F66A856272FB1ECD5129F3905E4800908914A31724222758471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### antonio Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Artur Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Artur Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect place to relax Our villa was super spacious, it was cleaned regularly, and it was nice to wake up in that beautiful garden. Service was very good, Mr. Ally and the team made us feel welcome and helped us with the early check out and late check out because of our flight times. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and courteous. We really enjoyed our stay here ##### Shari Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jermaine Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel to stay to escape the busy hustle and bustle lifestyle. It is beautiful and quiet. Food is great. The only crtique i have is there are frequent power outages in the evening. Overall I would visit again. ##### Jermaine Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan Jul 7, 2023 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! ##### Meagan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly Mar 3, 2024 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. ##### Kelly Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely stunning. Service beyond amazing. Quiet with gorgeous gardens and beach. Easy access for SCuBA diving. Incredibly friendly staff and felt completely safe with masai warriors guarding the hotel. Food was phenomenal Would absolutely go back. ##### Kara Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nasser Mar 21, 2024 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 ##### Nasser Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esa May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent experience. Small boutique like hotel with super friendly staff. Thanks Ally & team! ##### Esa Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing!!! All was perfect!!! All more perfect and better than we can expected! Thanks a lot for making our honeymoon a reality! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02EC204088119427CB481D0B92D2F4535DA3D8791666518326071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Benjamin Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Omar Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is by far the best hotel we've stayed in in a long time, probably best ever. The rooms are spacious and spotless clean. Every little detail is thought of. The beds are very comfortable and room service pass by twice a day to clean the room and for turn down. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Especially Khamis and John who went our of their way to make sure we are comfortable. Food at the restaurant was also lovely and service there amazing. Staff are constantly keeping an eye on the tables, plates are removed the second they're empty, water refilled immediately after drinking etc. Downside here was the entertainment on the Swahili night, the guys were playing more western music. The beach is very pretty, even at low tide which didn't impact our stay much. We swam 2 or 3 times in the ocean. Its not crystal clear water though, expect some sea weed. We weren't disturbed by any beach sellers like we saw on some of the other beaches. Only slight down side is that there isn't much to do nearby at night. We drove one day to Paje and that was fun. ##### Omar Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Oliver Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice big villa We did book a villa with an ocean view. And we got a very nice villa, clean and very comfortable. I would say it’s a bit of wasted money for the ocean view, because the villas are a bit behind the palm trees. But in general very beautiful and nice. Staff is very polite and friendly. Was a good experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/104B9F0AFCE4ABAD4CA062043307DDAA861B27971729082133641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Oliver Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernhard Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities a wonderful place to relaxe. we stil had low season and allmost the whole place for us, fantastic. The best stuff on the island, helpfull, nice, allways trying to forfill every whish. The Sands and the whole team made our vacations to what it was, a dream. Looking forward to be back. ##### Bernhard Stayed 18 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaarik Jul 20, 2023 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 ##### Shaarik ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent Sep 22, 2023 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 ! ##### Vincent Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a great stay here. Loved this quiet place, the friendly employees, the lovely beach and the pool. Our daughter got sick but we got so much help from the staff. We are very greatful! One thing they could do better was the food. Other than that everything was great! Thanks to everyone, especially mr. Ally and the friendly guys in the beach bar. ##### Miriam Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip Nov 1, 2023 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. ##### Philip Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Apr 2, 2024 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. ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Jenny Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne Feb 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. 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