Title: Sands inn Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sands inn Hotel Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/3992b652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/16bde4a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/d082d4d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/52081e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/24087253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe at Sands inn Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. 2.0 ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast included - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=109583562&PinnedHotelID=109583562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/d082d4d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/e7214051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning 2 bedrooms Local meal delivery service Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - 215 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/92f9fcd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View ### Highlights Air conditioning 2 bedrooms Local meal delivery service Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/e7214051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning 2 bedrooms Local meal delivery service Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - 215 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Twin Bed ![Economy Double Room, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109590000/109583600/109583562/be3623bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning 2 bedrooms Local meal delivery service Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - 172 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wok - ‬11 min drive - ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Gabi Beach - ‬9 min drive - ‪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 beachfront location, 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 - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and beach umbrellas - A porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and local meal delivery service Room features All guestrooms at Sands inn Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes. ## Similar properties ![Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14760000/14759500/14759422/264d17f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bahati Villa Kiwengwa - On private beach - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews CA $112 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=14759422&PinnedHotelID=14759422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105630000/105624000/105623904/e0849927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LaPili Residence Kiwengwa - 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Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Kids pool 9.2 Wonderful 44 reviews CA $133 CA $167 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=17446786&PinnedHotelID=17446786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 does it cost to stay at Sands inn Hotel? > As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands inn Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $46.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Pwani-Mchangani-Hotels-Sands-Inn-Hotel.h109583562.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sands inn Hotel Reviews 2.0 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Staff & service ### 2.0/10 Amenities ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### SOPHIA Jan 6, 2025 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. ##### SOPHIA Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024