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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Standard King
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Jangwani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Water World
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mbezi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard King

Standard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment Sea view

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

When you stay at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and Water World. .This beach resort is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Bongoyo Island and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mbezi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Water World - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Coco Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 21 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 53 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Geez Italian Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre offers 143 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dar es Salaam resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach, an indoor tennis court, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Mchanga, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 16 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Mchanga - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Upepo - This beachfront bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Pizzeria - This poolside restaurant specializes in pizza and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Mchanga Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mchanga
  • Mchanga Bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Upepo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per night

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

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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Dar Es Salaam
White Sands Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort
White Sands Hotel And Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort
White Sands Beach Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Conference Centre
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands & Conference
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Dar es Salaam
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort Dar es Salaam

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 142 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, beach view, two pools
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not a place you can come and leave and go and stay another year without planning to return. Try and prove me right.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Jefferson City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The white sand beach is beautiful but there were lots of trash swimming in the water next to the shore. They had beautiful jetty built that had a staircase going straight into the water but it was closed for the guests’ use, so we had to push floating trash away to get in the water. More than that, we were pleased with our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Beach was polluted and had a terrible odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property maintenance was responsive but could be improved and proactive fixing of things before calls from guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nkechi, SILVER SPRING

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So many things were broken in my room- the door lock, the shower, the phones, the window. It was nuts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

AMU

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Neelam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to change food menu n improve on house keeping services
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jethro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BHARAT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

The hotel was beautiful from the outside and so well kept, food was of good standard as well as the service. The rooms looked dated a bit and needed modernising the shower door was loose and water came out when showering also there nowhere to go outside of the hotel, was very quiet the time we were there but overall was nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing except at the breakfast my sister was not well and needed to have her breakfast in the room but we were told it's not possible so she had to walk to the restaurant . which was very bad.. front desk staff was amazing and friendly and the housekeepers were also very nice and friendly ..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The resort itself was nice, however it is loud and the service is extremely bad, waiting almost 30min for beverages when it's empty. The customer service was poor and only 1/10 staff speak English ( we are bilingual) causing a lot of incorrect orders. All in all it is absolutely not worth the 1000s of dollars we spent on it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Munawar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beach had so much trash from the city. It was impossible to swim in the ocean. I am shocked that this hotel has not been shutdown just purely from health concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pankaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience and great rooms. Restaurant was quite slow to bring food after ordering so not great if you dining with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cleanlines place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hashim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Well maintained outside, nice pools, nice beach, overall it is good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JUMANNE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A jewel in Dar es Salaam

We loved White Sands Resort. We were six people in two one-bedroom apartments with a connecting door, just perfect for us. The kitchens were convenient, however one was not stocked at all and the other just had a few plates and a couple of forks and spoons. We didn't plan to do much cooking so didn't say anything about it, but probably the staff would have responded had we asked. Otherwise, the stay was perfect with excellent air conditioning and two pools plus lovely beach walks to choose from. Breakfast buffet was remarkable and got us started each day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noises due to wedding parties right infront of the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUMA

Liked: Staff & service
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

tina

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provide mosquito nets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023