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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

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A beach resort with a long stretch of beach, palm trees, and a pool area. - White Sands Resort & Conference Centre (Dar es Salaam)
A resort with palm trees, a curved pathway, and a building with a balcony. - White Sands Resort & Conference Centre (Dar es Salaam)
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking palm trees and a clear sky. - White Sands Resort & Conference Centre (Dar es Salaam)
A pool area with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees. - White Sands Resort & Conference Centre (Dar es Salaam)
A room with a wooden door, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a lawn with umbrellas. - White Sands Resort & Conference Centre (Dar es Salaam)
Take advantage of free water park access, a beach bar, and a terrace at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or 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 fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include beach volleyball, snorkeling, and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Twin

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Apartment Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Presidential Suite Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Apartment Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Bathroom

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with food and drinks, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a kitchen with cabinets and appliances.

Presidential Suite Sea View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

APARTMENT TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free wired internet

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

One Bedroom Ocean View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is on a private beach. Makumbusho Village and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mwenge Carvers Market and Mlimani City. Traveling with kids? Consider Water World and Wet n Wild Water Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Water World
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mbezi Beach
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Kariakoo Market
    22 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    25 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station
    53 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Target Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Rafikiz Pizza Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Juliana Pub/hotel!
    4 min drive
  • Rudy's Farm
    13 min drive
  • Marry Brown Mbezi Beach
    6 min drive

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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 satellite 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
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 available for USD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 50.0 per day

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

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?

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. Mbezi Beach and Msasani Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cleanlines place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, beach view, two pools
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, and offering good service. The rooms were quite clean, but the kitchen was without any equipment. The food at the restaurant was fine, except one of the dishes we ordered (grilled chicken with grilled veggies) was dry and barely lukewarm. The beach was clean at the start of the day but got filled with garbage from the ocean as the day went by. Breakfast was very good! The hotel has very nice and calming surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everethingh fine ... roomservice and internet are not working well ...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provide mosquito nets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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