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Sultan Sands

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
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Sultan Sands

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Exterior
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, 2 beach bars
Lobby

Overview of Sultan Sands

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

PO BOX 3276,KIWENGWA, NORTH EAST COAST, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region
  • Popular LocationMapenzi Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuyuni Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Beach15 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)45 min drive
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Room options

Bungalow (Baobab)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 14.45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Sultan Sands is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, while Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights. Siso Spice Farm and Kariakoo Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 10 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 14 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 15 min drive
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Sipano Reastaurant - 4 min drive
  • The Green & Grill - 8 min drive
  • The Jetty - 6 min drive
  • Andiamo - 8 min drive

About this property

Sultan Sands

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 2 beach bars and a terrace at Sultan Sands. With a white sand beach, kayaking and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body treatment or a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Mwambao, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Sultan Sands are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kivuli Bar N Restaurant
  • Mawimbi bar / Lounge
  • Mwambao

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 38 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 90
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • 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 70 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Sultan Sands have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sultan Sands?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sultan Sands on 1 Apr 2024 start from NZ$420.74, including 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 for more accurate prices.

Is Sultan Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sultan Sands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sultan Sands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Sands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Sultan Sands provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Sultan Sands?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Sultan Sands located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiwengwa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and Kiwengwa Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sultan Sands Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

nena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is amazing hotel, cosy and sweet…

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friends
We had a fun stay at Sultan Sands. It was very beautiful and the service was good. The location does feel a bit way from things and locals on the beach prevent any swimming or relaxation because of the constant selling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay, looking forward to return one day
Fantastic Stay!, comfortable, polite staff, Spa was amazing , Food was excellent and accommodating for Food Intolerances. Some of the Sunbeds could do with being improved, Cider, Rose and Procecco on the AI menu would be be a great Addition :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Samir Samsuddin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Emmanouil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a 5* hotel, but nice location and beach
Hotel is NOT a 5* as shown on hotels.com Hotel is 4* so check again before book I paid for 5* but I realized soon that its not the case. Dinner mediocre boring food buffet, some fish and some beef cooked for guests but nothing special. I ended up eating pasta 3 days in a row. No wine list, only one available lager beer. Breakfast had limited options, Juices not fresh, some deserts were ok. Pool service not available. When asked for some food at the pool around 15-15:30 bcz our kids were starving they sent us to go to next hotel. When we asked for advertised kids room they sent us to next hotel. Even spa massage etc are done in next hotel (Blue bay). Only option at pool was to stand in line with all the ALL inclusive guests to order something. Asked for baby crib twice, reception said they had no cribs available (too many families) but later a cleaning lady saw my wife with babyand offered to bring a crib Expect some locals to try sell trips/coconuts/souvenirs on the beach, but for me its part of the experience, so nothing to worry, just smile and avoid them. Security always around so not worries. Wifi was not good in room, but worst was that our room was connected with next room by a locked door, so we could hear almost all noise from next door guests. Live music everynight and good atmosphere in general ! Personal was happy to help and with smile. When asked at receptiona at checkout about not being a 5* as advertised, they ignored me unfortunately...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zaytuny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and location are both great. Really enjoyed our stay. All staff and bar tenders was amazing. Dass really went out of his way to ensure our stay was extra amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019