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4-star property · ZANZIBAR

The Sands Beach Resort

P.O Box 791 Zanzibar, Pingwe, ., ZANZIBAR

4 star rating 4-star
Instant confirmation AED · taxes included
What stands out
Wi-fi
Outdoor freshwater pool
Restaurant
Bar
Spa treatments
24-hour reception
About this hotel

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served dai…

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Dongwe Beach - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Bwejuu Beach - 3. 6 km / 2. 3 mi- Pingwe Beach - 4. 1 km / 2. 6 mi- Michamvi Kae Beach - 8. 1 km / 5 mi- Paje Beach - 8. 7 km / 5. 4 mi- Kite Centre Zanzibar - 11. 4 km / 7. 1 mi- Jambiani Beach - 11. 9 km / 7. 4 mi- Kuza Cave - 13. 8 km / 8. 6 mi- Makunduchi Beach - 28. 3 km / 17. 6 mi- Menai Bay Beach - 32. 7 km / 20. 3 mi- Mtende Beach - 35. 6 km / 22. 1 mi- Mchangamble Beach - 38. 6 km / 24 mi- Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 38. 6 km / 24 mi- Dimbani Beach - 38. 8 km / 24. 1 mi- Kizimkazi Beach - 40. 7 km / 25. 3 mi. The preferred airport for The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 59 km / 36. 7 miWith a stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 7. 4 mi (11. 9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2. 4 mi (3. 9 km) from Bwejuu Beach.

Your stay
Check-in
28 Aug 2026
From 14:00
Check-out
31 Aug 2026
Until 11:00
Guests
2A · 0C · 1R
3 nights

Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):

Diving charge applies Surfing charge applies
Amenities & services

36 facilities across 9 categories.

Facilities
17
  • Smoke detector
  • Concierge
  • Electric kettle
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Clothes dryer
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Luggage room
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Meals
5
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Half board without drinks
  • Half Board
Entertainment
4
  • Parasols
  • Sun loungers
  • TV lounge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
Sports
3
  • Surfing
  • Volleyball
  • Diving
Catering
2
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Business
2
  • Printer
  • Meeting room
Location
1
  • Total number of rooms (20)
Hotel type
1
  • hotel
Health
1
  • Spa treatments
Room types at this hotel

10 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.

Bun · Db
Sleeps 1–9
Bun · Standard
Sleeps 1–9
Roo · Standard
Sleeps 1–10
Twn · Standard
Sleeps 1–4
Vil · 3b
Sleeps 2–20
Vil · B2 1
Sleeps 2–20
Vil · B2 Pp
Sleeps 2
Vil · Lx Vm
Sleeps 2
Vil · Pp
Sleeps 2–20
Vil · Standard
Sleeps 2–20
Location

P.O Box 791 Zanzibar, Pingwe, ., ZANZIBAR

Good to know
House rules
  • Check-inFrom 14:00
  • Check-outUntil 11:00

Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.

Payment at the hotel

When you book through Green Apple, you pay in AED via Paymob — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, 3DS-secure.

Why book through Green Apple
Same hotel · better price

Net rates negotiated directly with Hotelbeds — often lower than the property's own site, always all-in.

Real humans on WhatsApp

Mid-trip change? Late arrival? Message +971 4 284 6712 — a person replies.

Established 2012

A DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house. IATA TIDS registered. 13+ years of arranging stays.

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sands Beach Resort?

Most properties check guests in from around 14:00 and check out by around 12:00 — the exact times are set by the hotel and appear on your voucher. Early check-in or late check-out can be requested, subject to availability — message our concierge on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it where the property allows.

Can I cancel my booking at The Sands Beach Resort?

Cancellation policy is set per rate. Each rate card in the booking widget shows whether it is refundable and the exact deadline. Free-cancellation rates can be cancelled in seconds from your confirmation email. Non-refundable rates are clearly flagged before payment.

Is breakfast included?

Some rates include breakfast and others don't. The board basis (Room Only / Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive) is shown on every rate card, so the choice is yours.

What amenities does The Sands Beach Resort offer?

Key amenities at The Sands Beach Resort include Wi-fi, Outdoor freshwater pool, Restaurant, Bar, Spa treatments. A full list of facilities is available in the amenities section of this page.

Why book through Green Apple Travel?

Green Apple is a Dubai-rooted travel house, established 2012 and IATA TIDS registered. We negotiate net rates directly with global suppliers (Hotelbeds) so you book the same hotel — often at a lower all-in price — and you get a real human on WhatsApp if anything changes mid-trip.
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