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5.0 of 5 guest rating
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Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)
291 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Junior Suite, Sea Facing
Room with view
646 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Baobab Village Rooms
156 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)
313 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Sultan Sands in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. This luxury hotel is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Nungwi Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Mnemba Island.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at Mwambao serving the guests of Sultan Sands, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 beach bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

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).

Hotel Amenities

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.

Sultan Sands features 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and a children's club. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sultan Sands has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Children's club
  • Number of beach bars - 2
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shopping on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 76
  • Television in common areas
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 0
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 38
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Tennis on site

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

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.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Window screens

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to Do

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials and body treatments.

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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

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.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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