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Sand and Sunset

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Exterior
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Restaurant

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kendwa Rocks Road, Zanzibar, Kendwa, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Simba Padel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double or Twin Room, City View

Family Double or Twin Room, City View

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kendwa

In Kendwa .You'll find Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kendwa hotel. Simba Padel and Tazari Caves are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tazari Caves - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Simba Padel - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sand and Sunset

3.5-star hotel near Nungwi Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Sand and Sunset also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kendwa hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sand and Sunset offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. A pillow menu is available. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Kendwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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: USD 10 per pet, per week, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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.

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

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

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sand and Sunset to the airport?

Sand and Sunset is 40 mi (97-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand and Sunset on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $80, excluding 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.

Does Sand and Sunset have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sand and Sunset.

How close is Sand and Sunset to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from Nungwi Beach and 1.4 mi (21-min drive) from Kendwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand and Sunset offer free breakfast?

Sand and Sunset offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sand and Sunset?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Sand and Sunset?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sand and Sunset have a pool?

Sand and Sunset does not have a pool.

Does Sand and Sunset have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sand and Sunset have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sand and Sunset to downtown Kendwa?

Sand and Sunset is 1.9 mi away from Kendwa.

Sand and Sunset Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

4/10 Poor

Hollie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ivo

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026