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Located on the beachfront with views of the Indian Ocean, Sultan Sands offers traditional-style African huts with a balcony or terrace. It includes a buffet restaurant and bar overlooking the pool with terrace and sun loungers. Each air-conditioned accommodations is decorated with Zanzibar furniture. There is a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar and private bathroom. Some huts are located at the ocean’s edge. Sultan Sands Island Resort offers 2 restaurants where guests can dine at the beach or by the pool. There is a daily buffet breakfast or an option to enjoy breakfast in your room. Guests can relax with a massage in the spa center or for the more active, go snorkeling, windsurfing or play tennis. Bicycle rental and car hire is available from the tour desk. The historic old center of Stone Town is located 24 mi away. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Sultan.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Kiwengwa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adomas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Best thing about hotel is that you can ask whatever you want and 99% of your wishes come true. As European I like some things made differently as they are in Africa but if you ask the hotel staff makes it! As example I can say they make awsome...
  • L
    Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was spacious and lovely, poolside dining was fun, had everything we needed!
  • Beth
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was outstanding! Lots of security so we felt safe- beautiful beaches.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Makuti Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • French • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Scottish • Seafood • Sushi • Turkish • German • Russian • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sultan Sands Island Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Sultan Sands Island Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Easter supplement is not included on the rates provided between19 April to 22 April inclusive at a cost of US$ 30 per person per day.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Sultan Sands Island Resort

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Sultan Sands Island Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Sultan Sands Island Resort include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Sultan Sands Island Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Sultan Sands Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Sultan Sands Island Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Makuti Restaurant

  • Sultan Sands Island Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Bicycle rental
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sultan Sands Island Resort is 1.1 miles from the center of Kiwengwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.