Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Property highlights

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About this property

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. Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa 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. The historic old centre of Stone Town is situated 39 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Sultan.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

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Availability

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great, the staff were excellent and the food was very good quality.”
Cuan
South Africa South Africa
“Everything... The staff are so friendly and accommodating. Tending to all your requests and never say No. The Resort is just magnificent”
Winning
Nigeria Nigeria
“I had an amazing stay! As a solo traveler, I was touched by how thoughtful and attentive the manager was—he went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and enjoying my time. The entire team made me feel welcome and cared for. I couldn’t...”
Maria
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful beach, Food was good and stuff amazing and friendly.”
Szilvia
Hungary Hungary
“We had a wonderful week here. Our bungalow had a sea view, and it was very convenient to have the beach right in front of us.”
Rhys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent, the location is stunning with a private beach and a beachfront swimming pool. Food was good. The a la carte restaurant does a brilliant curry.”
Halima
Tanzania Tanzania
“buffet options are few, otherwise the food was tasty”
Anzhela
Italy Italy
“Well,everything was great, the hotel is small but very cozy, amazing clean beach, delicious food, amazing staff, special thanks to the restaurant staff, always happy to help and very friendly, the rooms are always clean, we spent a great two weeks...”
Kagaba
Uganda Uganda
“The ambiance, the food and the amenities. Lots of activities for the kids; volleyball, beach football, pool, foosball, darts, ping pong, water sports.”
Yumna
South Africa South Africa
“The staff went above and beyond. Food was delicious, location Amazing and felt sooo safe.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Makuti Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • British • French • Indian • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Scottish • Seafood • Sushi • Turkish • German • Russian • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Easter supplement is not included on the rates provided between19 April to 22 April inclusive at a cost of US$ 30 per person per day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.