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Hotel Description

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

On the beach

Stay at this Kiwengwa hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Kiwengwa Beach. Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

3 outdoor pools

This luxury hotel features 3 outdoor pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars and enjoy free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking. There's a bar/lounge on site, and a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities are also provided.

Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bungalow (Baobab)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

All-inclusive Details

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

Property Features

Some rates at Sultan Sands are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. As a guest of Sultan Sands, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. Spa services, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the luxury Sultan Sands. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kiwengwa hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 38 buildings
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sultan Sands offers 76 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Memory foam beds
  • Minibar
  • Television
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Mwambao - Onsite restaurant.

Kivuli Bar N Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Mawimbi bar / Lounge - This pub overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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.

Sultan Sands offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sultan Sands

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sultan Sands
  • Sultan Sands Island Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Island Resort
  • Sultan Sands Island Resort Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Island Hotel Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Island Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Island
  • Sultan Sands Island Resort Zanzibar Island/Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Resort Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Resort
  • Sultan Sands Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Hotel
  • Sultan Sands Kiwengwa
  • Sultan Sands Hotel Kiwengwa

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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