Sultan Sands Island Resort offers 2 restaurants where guests can dine at the beach or by the pool. There is a daily buffet breakfast or an option to enjoy breakfast in your room.
Guests can relax with a massage in the spa centre or for the more active, go snorkelling, windsurfing or play tennis. Bicycle rental and car hire is available from the tour desk.
FeesMandatory FeesYou'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 90New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 2 to 12 years old)A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Optional Fees Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Read More
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Read More
Pwani Room
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Bahari Room
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Junior Suite
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Baobab Village Rooms
1 Double Bed156-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Double Bed156-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Superior Room, Sea Facing (Bahari)
1 Queen Bed291-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Queen Bed291-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Superior Room, With No Sea View (Bahari)
1 King Bed646-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King Bed646-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Standard Room, Garden View (Pwani)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed313-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed313-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TVFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, phone, and window screens; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
dining
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Mwambao Restaurant
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, depending on the meal plan. The Mwambao Restaurant enjoys magnifi…
Mawimbi Bar
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, depending on the meal plan. The Mwambao Restaurant enjoys magnifi…
Kivuli Bar and Restaurant
Specialising in Far Eastern Fusion cuisine, Kivuli is located on the beach offering ‘toes-in-the-sand’ a la carte dining for either lunch…
Casablanca Lounge
Overlooking the Sultan Sands swimming pool, the Casablanca Lounge is a coffee lounge during the day which transforms into a late night party venue for…
Mwambao Restaurant
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, depending on the meal plan. The Mwambao Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond.
View on mapMawimbi Bar
The main dining facility at the Resort where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, depending on the meal plan. The Mwambao Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond.
View on mapKivuli Bar and Restaurant
Specialising in Far Eastern Fusion cuisine, Kivuli is located on the beach offering ‘toes-in-the-sand’ a la carte dining for either lunch or dinner.
View on mapCasablanca Lounge
Overlooking the Sultan Sands swimming pool, the Casablanca Lounge is a coffee lounge during the day which transforms into a late night party venue for both Sultan Sands and Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa guests. A wide selection of cocktails and beverages are available.
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Recreation
Treat yourself with body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless Internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Read More
Pricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Sultan Sands Island Resort. Our calendar search tool allows you to view holiday prices at Sultan Sands Island Resort for different days within each month so that you can find the cheapest price at Sultan Sands Island Resort for your requirements. Our calendar search displays Sultan Sands Island Resort holiday prices upto 11 months in advance. If you want to book Sultan Sands Island Resort further in advance, we can book Zanzibar holidays at Sultan Sands Island Resort in 2026 and 2027. For all Zanzibar 2026 holidays and Zanzibar 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Sultan Sands Island Resort. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Sultan Sands Island Resort. Our Sultan Sands Island Resort holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Zanzibar holidays at Sultan Sands Island Resort in 2026 and 2027. For all Sultan Sands Island Resort 2026 holidays and Sultan Sands Island Resort 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing. Read More
Location
Located on the beachfront with views of the Indian Ocean, Sultan Sands offers traditional-style African huts with a balcony or terrace. It includes a buffet restaurant and bar overlooking the pool with terrace and sun loungers. Each air-conditioned accommodation is decorated with Zanzibar furniture. There is a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom. Some huts are located at the ocean’s edge. Read More
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Reviews
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Rating
1191 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
MarylaKalasok
Lovely time in the amazing hotel
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