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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Studio Apartment | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
One Bedroom Apartment Garden View | Garden view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Apartment Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cleaning supplies

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Apartment | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Apartment Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Water World - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bahari Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fyatanga Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Africana Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Triple Seven Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬4 min drive

About this property

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
Free water park access, a beach bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage and a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an indoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and 16 meeting rooms
Room features
All 143 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Swahili

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 transportation

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

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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

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 elevator (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

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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is White Sands Resort & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is White Sands Resort & Conference Centre located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dar es Salaam resort is within a 5-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and Water World. Bongoyo Island is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 138 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

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

Hashim

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This ist a really nice Hotel and the Personal ist very friendly. Only the beach was very dirty and it was smelling like a toilet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

AMU

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Amazing place, beautiful beach, nice people, quiet and relaxing, good breakfast and Dinner. Thanks a lot, we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Neema

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, very relaxing, nice beach, good breakfast and dinner. Loved the avocado-tomato-salad with a dressing of passion fruit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Daphne

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

10/10 Excellent

VALANDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff and service in every way
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Neelam

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

8/10 Good

pankaj

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

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service every time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nkechi

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

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
White sands
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

JUMA

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

8/10 Good

Toussaint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- Satisfaction from the personnel services - Beach needs cleanup

6/10 Okay

Munawar

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

10/10 Excellent

Yustina

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

Dorothy

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

Brad

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