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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

9.4/1057 reviewsDongwe

Luxurious Spa Services and Amenities Indulge in rejuvenating massages and facials at our full-service spa. Unwind in style at our two bars/lounges or enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant. Convenient Features for a Relaxing Stay Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and room service. Start your day right with our daily buffet breakfast and take advantage of our dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage services. Prime Beach Location Located in Dongwe, The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar offers direct beach access and is a short drive from popular beaches like Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Book now to experience luxury by the sea.

What this place offers

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 14:00
  • Check-out until 11:00
  • No pets
  • Free parking

• Contactless check-out is available. A deposit may be required at the property.

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57 reviews

Guests liked

  • Perfect getaway
  • Amazing staff
  • Clean and spacious rooms
  • Lovely food

Guests mentioned

  • Limited nightlife options nearby
  • Entertainment on Swahili night could improve
  • Pat

    Oct 2025

    10/10

    Quiet and relaxing

  • Kristina

    friends · Sep 2025

    10/10

    Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Zimmer werden mehrmals täglich gereinigt, Essen sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich. Super für alle, die entspannen und die Ruhe genießen möchten.

  • Matheus

    Sep 2025

    8/10

    Muito bom.

    Nossa estadia no The Sands foi maravilhosa. Se você precisa de um local pra relaxar, sem barulho na área da piscina e no resort como um todo é o local ideal. Nota-se que o resort é de uma construção antiga, porém tudo muito limpo e bem cuidado. O carinho e cuidado de todos os funcionários é uma característica muito positiva. O café da manhã não é o forte do resort, oferece o básico. Tem dias que é buffet e outros a la carte, sem aviso prévio de qual será em cada dia. O jantares são muito bem preparados e saborosos. Em relação à praia do resort, é linda para apreciar, mas se você é o tipo de pessoa que gosta de tomar banho de mar não é a praia ideal, pois tem muitos corais e mesmo com a maré alta é uma praia muito rasa, e quando a maré fica baixa ela recua tanto que parece que nem tem mar na frente do resort. Mas, no geral, recomendamos o resort. Vale o custo-benefício.

  • Cassandra

    friends · Aug 2025

    10/10

    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!

  • Omar

    Aug 2025

    10/10

    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.

Location

Dongwe Beach · Dongwe