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Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Travelers sip refreshing cocktails by the ocean at Sultan Sands, enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments, and savor fresh cuisine from the beachfront restaurant

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Sultan Sands offers tropical relaxation and activity. Unwind on white sand beaches, enjoy spa treatments, or explore the ocean with snorkeling and kayaking. The Mwambao restaurant serves delicious meals, and two beach bars offer cocktails with ocean views.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 918
AED 1,100 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Baobab Village Rooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Baobab Village Rooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Superior Room, With No Sea View (Bahari)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kiwengwa, Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Simba Padel or Amaan Stadium. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kiwengwa travel guide
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PO BOX 3276,KIWENGWA, NORTH EAST COAST, Kiwengwa, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • 👍🏻👌🏻
    Kiwengwa Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muyuni Beach
    Muyuni Beach
    16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    56 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    56 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Mapenzi Beach
    11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spice Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The Wok
    11 min walk
  • Namaste Indian restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Yako
    3 min drive
  • Gabi Beach
    18 min walk

About this property

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 2 beach bars, and a terrace at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa. With a beachfront location, snorkeling, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a massage, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Mwambao, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All 76 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kivuli Bar N Restaurant
  • Mawimbi bar / Lounge
  • Mwambao

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 38 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 90
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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.

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 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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
Sultan Sands & Spa Kiwengwa
Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Kiwengwa
Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Hotel Kiwengwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa on 1 April 2026 start from AED 918, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa located?

This Kiwengwa hotel is on the beach, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel could use some updating, as the rooms feel quite old-fashioned. While some staff were friendly, service was inconsistent — I had to ask multiple times for drinks.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

We enjoyed!

A last minute booking that really delivered. There was an actual beautiful beach to walk on. Exceptional entertainment, variety and flavorful food, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is amazing hotel, cosy and sweet…

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel molto bello, immerso nella vegetazione. Personale molto gentile.Kevin,Fatma,Husna,Juma,Mohamed,Happy,Ochieng.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sirko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positiv: Das Hotel hat eine überschauliche Grösse, hat einen schönen Pool und ist sehr sauber. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Unser Strandbungalow war schön und sauber. Die tägliche Reinigung war top und am Abend wurde sogar das Moskitonetz vorbereiter. Die Klimaanlage funktionierte tadellos. Negativ: Es wäre schön gewesen, hätte es eine Broschüre mit Angaben zur Anlage etc. im Zimmer gehabt. Das Essen war insgesamt ein wenig eintönig. Zum Frühstück gab es z.B. leider nur zwei verschiedene Toastbrote und keine Brötchen (die gab es erst zum Mittagessen) und auch nur eine Sorte Marmelade). Der Weg ins Meer war sehr mühsam, da man von Verkäufern teilweise bis ins Wasser verfolgt wurde.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai apprécié la vue
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LUCIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merveilleux séjour, personnel aux petits soins et bienveillants. ABSOLUMENT rien à redire, tout était parfait!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lasana

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

Top rapport qualité prix

Personnel extrêmement accueillant et à l'écoute. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friends

We had a fun stay at Sultan Sands. It was very beautiful and the service was good. The location does feel a bit way from things and locals on the beach prevent any swimming or relaxation because of the constant selling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great Stay, looking forward to return one day

Fantastic Stay!, comfortable, polite staff, Spa was amazing , Food was excellent and accommodating for Food Intolerances. Some of the Sunbeds could do with being improved, Cider, Rose and Procecco on the AI menu would be be a great Addition :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Emmanouil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not a 5* hotel, but nice location and beach

Hotel is NOT a 5* as shown on hotels.com Hotel is 4* so check again before book I paid for 5* but I realized soon that its not the case. Dinner mediocre boring food buffet, some fish and some beef cooked for guests but nothing special. I ended up eating pasta 3 days in a row. No wine list, only one available lager beer. Breakfast had limited options, Juices not fresh, some deserts were ok. Pool service not available. When asked for some food at the pool around 15-15:30 bcz our kids were starving they sent us to go to next hotel. When we asked for advertised kids room they sent us to next hotel. Even spa massage etc are done in next hotel (Blue bay). Only option at pool was to stand in line with all the ALL inclusive guests to order something. Asked for baby crib twice, reception said they had no cribs available (too many families) but later a cleaning lady saw my wife with babyand offered to bring a crib Expect some locals to try sell trips/coconuts/souvenirs on the beach, but for me its part of the experience, so nothing to worry, just smile and avoid them. Security always around so not worries. Wifi was not good in room, but worst was that our room was connected with next room by a locked door, so we could hear almost all noise from next door guests. Live music everynight and good atmosphere in general ! Personal was happy to help and with smile. When asked at receptiona at checkout about not being a 5* as advertised, they ignored me unfortunately...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La gentillesse et le sourire du personnel. L'excellente et succulente cuisine qui variait sensiblement chaque jour, sa propreté. L'entretien parfait du lieu, du sable sur la plage de l'hôtel, du gazon, des arbres et arbustes du site. Orchestres et groupes de danses, chaque soir. Il y manquait un service de shuttle à la demande de l'hôtel vers le village, un bancomat pour y retirer de l'argent….
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and location are both great. Really enjoyed our stay. All staff and bar tenders was amazing. Dass really went out of his way to ensure our stay was extra amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, in a very beautiful location and lovely staff. We stayed there for six days and didn't want to leave! From the check in to check out, everyone was there to make sure we had a fantastic holiday and they always had a smile for us. Fantastic beach and really good evenings shows. Would definitely go back to Sultan Sands in Zanzibar. Thank you very much everyone and Special thanks to Dass!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, food and nice staffs Nice beach we enjoyed,a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sameera

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

Sultan Sands Stay

Our stay at Sultan Sands was nothing short of amazing. The service was exceptional. Dass, went over and above to ensure we had a good stay. We travelled with elderly people and the rooms provided were perfect for them to walk to and from the beach and/pool area. On an all inclusive package, the food was good and a huge variety of food everyday. The beach area is beautiful and sitting on the pool loungers on the beach was ideal to unwind. The location is also very good. Not too many tourists but at the same time it's not in the middle of no where. The snorkeling Centre on the resort makes it so convenient to travel out. We were particularly impressed with the service and value for money. Only suggestion would be is to have a kettle in the room for those who would like to have tea in the confort of there room. On the whole, a really nice place to stay at where you will get exceptional service and value for your money.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sultan sands! Fantastisk!

Fantastisk upplevelse! God mat , underbar service!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jilna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose Sultan Sands for a 6 day family trip to Zanzibar. It did not disappoint! The hotel itself was amazing, beach was pristine but most of all the service was exceptional. All the staff were amazing but Dass Bangar (Resort Manager) truly went above and beyond. He was kind enough to provide a room closer to the beach for my elderly parents and happily catered for a vegetarian and a vegan in the group. That was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to exceptional service. Our family holiday would not have been the same without his constant care and attention. From all the Surani/Shah family... Thank you for a holiday experience we will never forget.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

a recomander

tres bon aceuil buffet diversifie et copieux plage de reve sous les cocotier lagon protegant des courants de ocean personnel souriant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property with Amazing staff. The breakfast and dinner buffet was good and for the three nights I stayed in Sultan Sands, the food never felt repeated. The beach is neat and clean. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Schönes Hotel direkt am Strand, abhängig von Gezeiten, schöner weißer Sanstrand, schönes türkisfarbenes Meer jedoch mit Seegras und Seeigeln
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Derbyshire

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

Perfect for a week relaxing in Zanzibar

We stayed all-inclusive (good choice given the drinks prices) All the staff were really laid back – sometimes maybe a little too much but just go with it and chill – after all it’s what you are there for. We had a lovely garden room. They are semi’s. Ours was quiet but I guess it depends on who’s next door. The TV had lots of channels including 3 film channels in English. The shower leaked & the bathroom floor got quite wet. There was a fridge in the room & we were left a large bottle of water each day in the room. The room had both two pin and English plug sockets. Generally the food was pretty good – plenty of choice even for me as a vegetarian. Except Saturday night pool side buffet night was bad. It was all outside and cold. The entertainment was pretty low key which was great for us. Mostly just a band playing by the pool and some background music. The second week they did aqua aerobics in the pool which was loud & slightly annoying – we’d gone there to relax. The resort is pretty small & if full would be a bit cramped. Sunbeds are close together and the bars can get busy. The beach boys can get a bit tiresome. But if you just say hi & sorry you are not interested they are not too bad. Do take beach shoes – The beach is lovely – soft white sands but there are spikey urchins etc that could cause injury! When we arrived we were the only Brits – it was mostly German. Everyone was friendly but the Manager was English & all the staff spoke English so I don't know why?
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Unpleasant experience

After the whole day of travelling we have finely arrived to the hotel, we had to wait for a long time to get the room and when we did they came knocking after half an hour telling us we have to change the room and they took us to the smaller room which is next to the bar with a loud music. Even though we booked and payed a larger room they insisted we stay in the smaller one, after a lot of argument they gave us another room saying we cant stay in the first one due to booking of another guest which made no sense since we booked that room. We also booked all inclusive, when we arrived they didnt inform us about what is included in the price so until last day we didnt know what we actually payed for. Some of the staff were really amazing but some of them very rude we felt uncomfortable asking for anything. We transfered to another resort which is truly a paradise and continued our trip. Overall experience i wouldnt recommend this resort .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018