The Sands Beach Resort

The best and most impressive first impression of Zanzibar was at this lovely resort! I personally think this resort is the main reason to visit Zanzibar, if seeking a resort vibe, given all it offers and it's great level of professional, kind spirited, and friendly staff. The general manager, offered a seamless check-in and presented all information quickly and concisely, just in time to drop our luggage and partake in the delicious buffet style dinner being offered that evening. The villa was a pleasure to stay in and beautifully designed inside and out. It's worth mentioning, the villas provide only what is needed and is free of clutter and unnecessary objects. You are truly able to unplug and enjoy the jaw-dropping natural beauty offered by the best looking water and sand I have seen to date. As you walk along the beach, you truly can appreciate The Sands resort for its wonderful location along the pristine beach. I stayed with my wife here as we were in celebration mode after just eloping in Mombasa, Kenya and entering the New Year in style overlooking the fireworks, and listening to a great dj spin some great music. There are not enough words of praise to the wonderful staff, as we never mentioned our elopement, for how special we felt on each of the 5 days! If you can book anywhere in Zanzibar for a resort I highly recommend staying here-where making you feel special isn't just for a day it's for your entire stay.

I loved my stay here! location- unbelievable with the most incredible view and paradise like experience! The pool and beach is serene, well kept and quiet. If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet place with great service this is the place for you! There is a gorgeous bar on the beach, a few steps from your room and beach umbrellas to sit under. The rooms- excellent! I went with a friend and we each had a bungalow, the rooms are in great condition and well kept with great air conditioning. The staff! Just amazing! They helped us with every thing we needed (from fixing the a/c to getting us sea shoes and aloe from an aloe tree when we were burnt). They hand pick their staff and it shows. The guest relations manager Ally is outstanding and a shout out to the dining and bar staff too (Hamida, Rasheed, Kelvin, Michael, George, Sporah, Edgar). They are friendly and helpful and will help your arrange excursions if you want or just get you a drink or coconut at the beach. I highly recommend this hotel! And would love to go back!

October 2024 Exceptional "Boutique Resort", located in a tropical colorful garden front side of the Ocean; the rooms are independent large bungalows/villas, provided with any comfort you may need in such a wild paradise; the cuisine is fine and generous, served with rich buffet and the best grilled fish (catch of the day strictly) any night; all member of the staff (no one excluded) is professional, smiling, polite and effective on his own job. To come back asap! Elisa and Gaetano

We recently stayed at Sands Beach Resort in Zanzibar, and it was an incredible experience. The resort boasts stunning beachfront views, an amazing beach and beautifully landscaped gardens, creating a perfect tropical paradise. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable, providing a relaxing atmosphere. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, with Ally the manager, ensuring that every need was met. Dining options were diverse and delicious, featuring daily fish and local flavors that truly captured the essence of Zanzibar. We truly appreciated our stay and highly recommend the Sands Beach resort!

At the first sight, I thought oh we made a mistake coming here but after we finally settled in, the place grew on us. Very peaceful place and the staff were very helpful especially the manager, the tall dark guy. The sunset here feels like you are on some sort of sci fiction movie and the birds chirping early in the morning makes it even more pleasant. The coconut trees even makes it more aesthetically appealing. In all we enjoyed our stay and currently missing our time at the sands