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Sands inn Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
Exterior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Local meal delivery service
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Local meal delivery service
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Local meal delivery service
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Iron/ironing board
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Local meal delivery service
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ocean View

Economy Double Room, Ocean View

Economy Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Local meal delivery service
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 172 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Pwani Mchangani, Sands inn Hotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Pwani mchangani, Pwani Mchangani, Unguja North Region, 73111

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sands inn Hotel

Hotel on a private island
A free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Sands inn Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Beach towels, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
  • Local meal delivery service, beach umbrellas, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands inn Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 8
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

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 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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sands inn Hotel Hotel
Sands inn Hotel Pwani Mchangani
Sands inn Hotel Hotel Pwani Mchangani

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands inn Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sands inn Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands inn Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sands inn Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pwani Mchangani hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sands inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SOPHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been rented to Egyptian guy. We got to the hotel and we were told we will be sharing a bathrooms with other guest. i advise the front desk clerk i made my reservation for room with a view and will not be sharing bathroom with other guest. The hotel in under new ownership and the Egyptian guy sits at the entrance watching the guest( very uncomfortable and creepy and he is a chain smoker). a skinny dark skinned guy. The hotel has changes its name. Was not easy to locate. there are no signs showing the location of the hotel. The online advertisement are false. There is no hot water Expedia needs to review the hotel posting of amenities. What is advertised is false.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024