White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Standard King
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior entrance
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre offers a private beach, spa services, snorkeling, yoga, and indoor tennis. Enjoy two on-site restaurants and a waterslide pool. The gallery showcases local art.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Exterior

On the beach

This traditional-style resort is located in a nature reserve and has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a special meal at the restaurant. Chill out at the beach bar and savour a delicious apertif. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include snorkelling, beach yoga, and beach volleyball. Notable activities close by include windsurfing and scuba diving.

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Garden

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

One Bedroom Apartment Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Dar es Salaam, White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is on a private beach. Nafasi Art Space and Makumbusho Village are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mwenge Carvers Market and Mlimani City. Travelling with kids? Consider Water World and Wet n Wild Water Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Water World - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bahari Beach - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Target Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
Free water park access, a beach bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in a hot stone massage and a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach volleyball, beach yoga and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an indoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A nature reserve, beach umbrellas and a front desk safe
Room features
All 143 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mchanga
  • Mchanga Bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Upepo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Dar Es Salaam
White Sands Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort
White Sands Hotel And Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort
White Sands Beach Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Conference Centre
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands & Conference
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Dar es Salaam
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre on 4 Oct 2025 start from NZ$285.99, 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 White Sands Resort & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is White Sands Resort & Conference Centre located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dar es Salaam resort is within a 5-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and Water World. Bongoyo Island is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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