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Sand and Sunset

3.5 star property

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Kendwa Beach is located near Sand and Sunset, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room, City View

Family Double or Twin Room, City View

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Kendwa is home to Sand and Sunset. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Kendwa travel guide
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Kendwa Rocks Road, Zanzibar, Kendwa, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • 👍🏻�👌🏻
    Kiwengwa Beach
    51 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    1 min walk
  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The Corner
    7 min drive
  • Makofi Pizza Bar
    7 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    7 min drive

About this property

Sand and Sunset

Hotel near Nungwi Beach
Kendwa Beach is located near Sand and Sunset, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and local meal delivery service
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per week, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 15
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per week plus a one-off USD 15 cleaning fee
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sand Sunset
Sand and Sunset Hotel
Sand and Sunset Kendwa
Sand and Sunset Hotel Kendwa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand and Sunset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per week. A cleaning fee of USD 15 also applies.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand and Sunset?

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand and Sunset on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$136, 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.

How much is parking at Sand and Sunset?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sand and Sunset?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sand and Sunset?

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

Where is Sand and Sunset located?

Situated in Kendwa, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kendwa Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nungwi Beach. Simba Padel and Tazari Caves are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sand and Sunset Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greatest experience in Kendwa. Big thanks to the staff that was wonderful. We loved hanging out with Thimothee he gave the best service we ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ivo

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026