Does Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa on 1 Nov 2025 start from 8.655.214 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa located?

This Kiwengwa hotel is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

30 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The hotel could use some updating, as the rooms feel quite old-fashioned. While some staff were friendly, service was inconsistent — I had to ask multiple times for drinks.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

11 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel molto bello, immerso nella vegetazione. Personale molto gentile.Kevin,Fatma,Husna,Juma,Mohamed,Happy,Ochieng.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed!

A last minute booking that really delivered. There was an actual beautiful beach to walk on. Exceptional entertainment, variety and flavorful food, great staff.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

nena

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

It is amazing hotel, cosy and sweet…

10/10 Excellent

David

4 Sep 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing, lovely place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was really nice.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sirko

7 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Positiv: Das Hotel hat eine überschauliche Grösse, hat einen schönen Pool und ist sehr sauber. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Unser Strandbungalow war schön und sauber. Die tägliche Reinigung war top und am Abend wurde sogar das Moskitonetz vorbereiter. Die Klimaanlage funktionierte tadellos. Negativ: Es wäre schön gewesen, hätte es eine Broschüre mit Angaben zur Anlage etc. im Zimmer gehabt. Das Essen war insgesamt ein wenig eintönig. Zum Frühstück gab es z.B. leider nur zwei verschiedene Toastbrote und keine Brötchen (die gab es erst zum Mittagessen) und auch nur eine Sorte Marmelade). Der Weg ins Meer war sehr mühsam, da man von Verkäufern teilweise bis ins Wasser verfolgt wurde.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Samia

4 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

J’ai apprécié la vue

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LUCIE

3 Sep 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merveilleux séjour, personnel aux petits soins et bienveillants. ABSOLUMENT rien à redire, tout était parfait!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lasana

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top rapport qualité prix

Personnel extrêmement accueillant et à l'écoute. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friends

We had a fun stay at Sultan Sands. It was very beautiful and the service was good. The location does feel a bit way from things and locals on the beach prevent any swimming or relaxation because of the constant selling.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

27 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay, looking forward to return one day

Fantastic Stay!, comfortable, polite staff, Spa was amazing , Food was excellent and accommodating for Food Intolerances. Some of the Sunbeds could do with being improved, Cider, Rose and Procecco on the AI menu would be be a great Addition :)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Emmanouil

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not a 5* hotel, but nice location and beach

Hotel is NOT a 5* as shown on hotels.com Hotel is 4* so check again before book I paid for 5* but I realized soon that its not the case. Dinner mediocre boring food buffet, some fish and some beef cooked for guests but nothing special. I ended up eating pasta 3 days in a row. No wine list, only one available lager beer. Breakfast had limited options, Juices not fresh, some deserts were ok. Pool service not available. When asked for some food at the pool around 15-15:30 bcz our kids were starving they sent us to go to next hotel. When we asked for advertised kids room they sent us to next hotel. Even spa massage etc are done in next hotel (Blue bay). Only option at pool was to stand in line with all the ALL inclusive guests to order something. Asked for baby crib twice, reception said they had no cribs available (too many families) but later a cleaning lady saw my wife with babyand offered to bring a crib Expect some locals to try sell trips/coconuts/souvenirs on the beach, but for me its part of the experience, so nothing to worry, just smile and avoid them. Security always around so not worries. Wifi was not good in room, but worst was that our room was connected with next room by a locked door, so we could hear almost all noise from next door guests. Live music everynight and good atmosphere in general ! Personal was happy to help and with smile. When asked at receptiona at checkout about not being a 5* as advertised, they ignored me unfortunately...

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

La gentillesse et le sourire du personnel. L'excellente et succulente cuisine qui variait sensiblement chaque jour, sa propreté. L'entretien parfait du lieu, du sable sur la plage de l'hôtel, du gazon, des arbres et arbustes du site. Orchestres et groupes de danses, chaque soir. Il y manquait un service de shuttle à la demande de l'hôtel vers le village, un bancomat pour y retirer de l'argent….

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property and location are both great. Really enjoyed our stay. All staff and bar tenders was amazing. Dass really went out of his way to ensure our stay was extra amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel, in a very beautiful location and lovely staff. We stayed there for six days and didn't want to leave! From the check in to check out, everyone was there to make sure we had a fantastic holiday and they always had a smile for us. Fantastic beach and really good evenings shows. Would definitely go back to Sultan Sands in Zanzibar. Thank you very much everyone and Special thanks to Dass!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Sep 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice rooms, food and nice staffs Nice beach we enjoyed,a lot

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sameera

6 Sep 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sultan Sands Stay

Our stay at Sultan Sands was nothing short of amazing. The service was exceptional. Dass, went over and above to ensure we had a good stay. We travelled with elderly people and the rooms provided were perfect for them to walk to and from the beach and/pool area. On an all inclusive package, the food was good and a huge variety of food everyday. The beach area is beautiful and sitting on the pool loungers on the beach was ideal to unwind. The location is also very good. Not too many tourists but at the same time it's not in the middle of no where. The snorkeling Centre on the resort makes it so convenient to travel out. We were particularly impressed with the service and value for money. Only suggestion would be is to have a kettle in the room for those who would like to have tea in the confort of there room. On the whole, a really nice place to stay at where you will get exceptional service and value for your money.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sultan sands! Fantastisk!

Fantastisk upplevelse! God mat , underbar service!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jilna

7 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We chose Sultan Sands for a 6 day family trip to Zanzibar. It did not disappoint! The hotel itself was amazing, beach was pristine but most of all the service was exceptional. All the staff were amazing but Dass Bangar (Resort Manager) truly went above and beyond. He was kind enough to provide a room closer to the beach for my elderly parents and happily catered for a vegetarian and a vegan in the group. That was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to exceptional service. Our family holiday would not have been the same without his constant care and attention. From all the Surani/Shah family... Thank you for a holiday experience we will never forget.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard

26 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a recomander

tres bon aceuil buffet diversifie et copieux plage de reve sous les cocotier lagon protegant des courants de ocean personnel souriant

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Fahad

23 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good property with Amazing staff. The breakfast and dinner buffet was good and for the three nights I stayed in Sultan Sands, the food never felt repeated. The beach is neat and clean. Recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verena

21 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Schönes Hotel direkt am Strand, abhängig von Gezeiten, schöner weißer Sanstrand, schönes türkisfarbenes Meer jedoch mit Seegras und Seeigeln

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Derbyshire

15 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a week relaxing in Zanzibar

We stayed all-inclusive (good choice given the drinks prices) All the staff were really laid back – sometimes maybe a little too much but just go with it and chill – after all it’s what you are there for. We had a lovely garden room. They are semi’s. Ours was quiet but I guess it depends on who’s next door. The TV had lots of channels including 3 film channels in English. The shower leaked & the bathroom floor got quite wet. There was a fridge in the room & we were left a large bottle of water each day in the room. The room had both two pin and English plug sockets. Generally the food was pretty good – plenty of choice even for me as a vegetarian. Except Saturday night pool side buffet night was bad. It was all outside and cold. The entertainment was pretty low key which was great for us. Mostly just a band playing by the pool and some background music. The second week they did aqua aerobics in the pool which was loud & slightly annoying – we’d gone there to relax. The resort is pretty small & if full would be a bit cramped. Sunbeds are close together and the bars can get busy. The beach boys can get a bit tiresome. But if you just say hi & sorry you are not interested they are not too bad. Do take beach shoes – The beach is lovely – soft white sands but there are spikey urchins etc that could cause injury! When we arrived we were the only Brits – it was mostly German. Everyone was friendly but the Manager was English & all the staff spoke English so I don't know why?

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Katarina

8 Sep 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Unpleasant experience

After the whole day of travelling we have finely arrived to the hotel, we had to wait for a long time to get the room and when we did they came knocking after half an hour telling us we have to change the room and they took us to the smaller room which is next to the bar with a loud music. Even though we booked and payed a larger room they insisted we stay in the smaller one, after a lot of argument they gave us another room saying we cant stay in the first one due to booking of another guest which made no sense since we booked that room. We also booked all inclusive, when we arrived they didnt inform us about what is included in the price so until last day we didnt know what we actually payed for. Some of the staff were really amazing but some of them very rude we felt uncomfortable asking for anything. We transfered to another resort which is truly a paradise and continued our trip. Overall experience i wouldnt recommend this resort .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

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