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Sands inn Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with thatched umbrellas and palm trees, a white building in the background, and a sandy beach. - Sands inn Hotel (Pwani Mchangani)
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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe at Sands inn Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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View all photos for Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wall with a decorative painting.

Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative swan towel arrangement with red flowers.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white linens, a red and black checkered bedspread, and a circular arrangement of pink flower petals in the center.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative swan towel arrangement with red flowers.

Basic Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ocean View

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a red and black checkered blanket.

Economy Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pwani Mchangani, Sands inn Hotel 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. Visit our Pwani Mchangani travel guide
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Pwani mchangani, Pwani Mchangani, Unguja North Region, 73111

What's nearby

  • Four people on a beach with ocean in the background.
    Pwani Mchangani Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise waters and several boats anchored in the distance.
    Nungwi Beach
    49 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    51 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kasha boutique hotel
    15 min drive
  • The Green & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Andiamo
    4 min drive
  • The Yoga Bar Zanzibar
    9 min drive
  • Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 8
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • 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

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

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 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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands inn Hotel 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 Sands inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands inn Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sands inn Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pwani Mchangani hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sands inn Hotel Reviews

2.0

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Amenities

4.0

Staff & service

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SOPHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been rented to Egyptian guy. We got to the hotel and we were told we will be sharing a bathrooms with other guest. i advise the front desk clerk i made my reservation for room with a view and will not be sharing bathroom with other guest. The hotel in under new ownership and the Egyptian guy sits at the entrance watching the guest( very uncomfortable and creepy and he is a chain smoker). a skinny dark skinned guy. The hotel has changes its name. Was not easy to locate. there are no signs showing the location of the hotel. The online advertisement are false. There is no hot water Expedia needs to review the hotel posting of amenities. What is advertised is false.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024