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Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)
27 square metres
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
60 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bungalow (Baobab)
14.45 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)
29 square metres
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 centre
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

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

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
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • 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

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

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at midnight

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

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

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

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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