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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 accommodation is decorated with Zanzibar furniture. There is a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV, minibar 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 centre or for the more active, go snorkelling, windsurfing or play tennis. Bicycle rental and car hire is available from the tour desk. The historic old centre of Stone Town is situated 39 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Sultan.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single 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:

  • Yumna
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff went above and beyond. Food was delicious, location Amazing and felt sooo safe.
  • Erinna
    United States United States
    Kindness of staff, especially Fatma. She really went the extra miles to ensure our stay was perfect. The food was varied and excellent, so were the evening shows. A lot of activities taking place in the resort in addition to excursions also...
  • Jeanette
    Australia Australia
    Our room location was amazing. Right on the beach. The general manager was very hospitable and went out of his way to make us feel welcome

Hotel surroundings

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
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

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

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games 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.
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Bicycle rental
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Sultan Sands Island Resort include:

    • Double

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

  • Sultan Sands Island Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Makuti Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Sultan Sands Island Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • The prices at Sultan Sands Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Sultan Sands Island Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.