Title: sands inn hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108399682&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # sands inn hotel Escape to an unforgettable getaway where you can unwind by pristine waters and enjoy direct access to an array of exciting island activities. ## Photo gallery for sands inn hotel ![Property grounds - sands inn hotel (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108399700/108399682/57202be7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - sands inn hotel (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108399700/108399682/8e30b387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - sands inn hotel (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108399700/108399682/45d2709d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - sands inn hotel (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108399700/108399682/fb0dd068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - sands inn hotel (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108400000/108399700/108399682/72c3ddbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar, Sands Inn Hotel is a haven of tranquility. Located just steps away from the best excursions and water sports activities on the island, this beachfront hotel offers rooms with comfortable sea views. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 29 - Jan. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 30 - Jan. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=108399682&PinnedHotelID=108399682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Pwani Mchangani travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pwani-Mchangani.dx6347460) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-5.923825,39.359955&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xbcc%40unfoF%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBOBMDMBOBODMDODMDMDMDODKFOFMDKFMFMFMFKHMFMHKFKHMHKHKHKHKJKHIJKHIJKJIJIHKLIJIJGJILGJILIJGLGLGLGJELGLGLENELGLCLENELENCLENCLCNCLCNCNALCNANANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLBNBLDNBLDNDLDLBLFLDNDLFLFJDLFLFLFJFLHJHLFJHJFJHJHJJJHJHJJHHJJHHJJHJHJHJHJFLHJHJFLFLHJFLFLFLDJFLDNFJDNDLDLDLDNDLBNBNDLBLBN%40NBNBL%40N%40NBN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLAN%3FNANAN%3FLAPCLANANCLCNANCNCLENCLCNELENELELELENGLELGLELGJGLGLILGJGLIJILGJIJIJIJIJKJIJKHIJKHKHKJKHKHKHKFKHMHKFMHKFMFMFMFKFMDMFODMDMFMBMDODMDOBMDOBMBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEMCMGOEMEMGMEKGMGMGMGKGMIKGMIKIKGKIMIIIKKKIKIIKKIIKKKIKIKIKIKIKGMIKGMIKGMGMGMGKEMGMGMEMEOEMEMEMEOEMCOCMEOCMCOCOAOCMAOCOAMAQAM%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vy1ibwRBz9whve-mWV2VyhV5VCw=) Zanzibar ### What's nearby - ![Masai - Zanzibar // September 2015](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347460/3dd1115e-b980-43b5-9a92-27846aeb558f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pwani Mchangani Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![👍🏻👌🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143848/f509222e-6b09-4374-8105-d77b95ae4e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiwengwa Beach 8 min drive \- 4.5 km - ![Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120016/d4ef19c6-4074-4850-8bb4-8d43e74dcb11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kendwa Beach 47 min drive \- 29.3 km - ![Nungwi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120034/984ed929-ca01-4982-8ccc-67c81508a4e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nungwi Beach 47 min drive \- 30.8 km - Mapenzi Beach 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 73 min drive ### Restaurants - Spice Restaurant 7 min drive - The Wok 11 min drive - Namaste Indian restaurant 4 min drive - Gabi Beach 9 min drive - Yako 11 min drive ## About this property ### sands inn hotel Property highlights sands inn hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms at sands inn hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access. 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Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 9 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Washing machine ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts cash Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is sands inn hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at sands inn hotel ? ### Where is sands inn hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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