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Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach massages
2 outdoor pools
Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort provides a peaceful getaway near Mapenzi Beach. Visitors enjoy the white sand shoreline, choose between two outdoor pools for swimming, and restore their energy with rejuvenating massage services at the spa.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Bungalow, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Bungalow, Garden View | 1 bedroom, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Superior Bungalow, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kilima Juu Street, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini, 1371

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kigomani Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort

Hotel near Muyuni Beach
Located close to Mapenzi Beach, Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant features ocean views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), luggage storage, and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort offer comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 20 bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

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
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Miramont Retreat Zanzibar B&B Matemwe
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar B&B
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar Matemwe
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar Mat
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar
Sky And Sand Zanzibar Matemwe
Sky Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort
Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel
Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort Matemwe
Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon– 6:00 PM for a fee of USD 30.

What time is check-out at Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Does Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sky and Sand Zanzibar Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Muyuni Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Kendwa Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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