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The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe Beach(Pingwe)See map

US$ 231.10per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 22 Sep

Top reasons for booking
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Spa
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
4.7/5Fantastic 125 reviews
Exploring the area
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 34.7km, About 39 mins from hotel by car
11
Standard Bungalow
1 double bed or bigger

33.0 m²

Garden view

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool
Bed type arranged at check-in

200.0 m²

Garden view

11
Family Villa, Multiple Beds
Multiple beds

140.0 m²

Garden view

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
1 double bed or bigger

140.0 m²

Sea view

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Reviews

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4.7/5.0

Fantastic

125 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.9
Cleanliness
4.6
Atmosphere & facilities
4.6
All
4.5+
3.0+
Toralf
Reviewed: 13 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Very pleasant stay. Room was cleaned twice a day and fulfilled our expectation. Very nice area and extremely service minded personnel. Food had a high quality with a wide variation of menues every day. Be aware of the tide on that side of the island, some day you had to walk several hundred meters for having a bath.
Shaun
Reviewed: 9 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Love the hotel and staff, great location with superb food cooked fresh! Highly recommended
Arshad
Reviewed: 4 Dec 2025

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with partner

for the price charged the stay was considered okay as far as F&B was concerned. Food menu was fixed and basic with no nothing remarkable for both breakfast and dinner. rooms were decent and resort was nice otherwise. staff were also polite but language understanding needs more training.
Amy
Reviewed: 26 Oct 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends · For friends and family

You will be treated with warm, welcoming service from the moment you arrive and throughout your stay. The food included with the half board is very good with quite a few made to order items including omelets, waffles, and crepes at breakfast and fresh catch of the day fish and pasta at dinner. The rooms are glorious! We had the ocean view villa and it was HUGE!!! It was easy to find lounge chairs by the beach, and they all have shade umbrellas. It was so peaceful and beautiful out there. Warning: I did get sunburned even in the shade on the last day!! The beach does have a pretty varied tide, and the hotel provides reef shoes for low tide, which I recommend because there are sea urchins. There is also seaweed in the water near the shore. You will be provided with 2.5 liters of purified water in your room each day, and water is included at breakfast and dinner. Outlets are all British style 3 prongs, no USB. Power did go out intermittently but never interfered with anything. WiFi is good out at the beach, pool, and lobby but was spotty in the room. This is a quiet area north of Paje, so no other restaurants other than the resort. It was more reasonably priced than our American resorts with $15 pool drinks. They do use purified water for the ice in the drinks and the ChatGPT says they use purified water for all food prep too.
Pat
Reviewed: 10 Oct 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Quiet and relaxing
Cassandra
Reviewed: 20 Aug 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends · For leisure

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
Reviewed: 4 Aug 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
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.
Janet
Reviewed: 14 Jul 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner · For leisure

Fabulous stay at this very quiet, clean, secure resort. Very comfortable room. Staff are very attentive. Beautiful beach. Highly relaxing! Really enjoyed the Swahili buffet and music!
Verified traveler
Reviewed: 18 Jan 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Our villa was super spacious, it was cleaned regularly, and it was nice to wake up in that beautiful garden. Service was very good, Mr. Ally and the team made us feel welcome and helped us with the early check out and late check out because of our flight times.
Jermaine
Reviewed: 23 Dec 2024

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

Great hotel to stay to escape the busy hustle and bustle lifestyle. It is beautiful and quiet. Food is great. The only crtique i have is there are frequent power outages in the evening. Overall I would visit again.

Overview

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Rooms:20
Star rating:

When you stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach and steps from Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Paje Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Description

When you stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach and steps from Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Paje Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Jambiani Beach.

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Transport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Airports
34.7km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Spa
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Free parking
Designated smoking area
Airport transportation(additional charge)
Garden
Safety & security
Safety deposit box
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Reception services
Concierge
Tourist info desk
Health & fitness
Outdoor swimming pool
Food & drink
Free breakfast
Activities
Scuba diving
Library
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 14:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 15 or above

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Mandatory 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 5.00 per person, per night

An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

Other fees

Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.00 per night

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Food & drinks

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

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