Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

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Scored 8
Rated very good

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 accommodations is decorated with Zanzibar furniture. There is a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar 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 center or for the more active, go snorkeling, windsurfing or play tennis. Bicycle rental and car hire is available from the tour desk. The historic old center of Stone Town is located 24 mi away. Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Sultan.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • 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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Edward
United States United States
“Every single member of the staff was delightful, friendly, and welcoming. You almost get tired of how excited they are to serve you.”
Aisha
Oman Oman
“delicious food and the chef catered for anything we asked for. staff were amazing in their service and going beyond to make us feel comfortable and happy.”
Kimberly
United States United States
“It was a cozy getaway after long travels. The staff were very accommodating. There was fun entertainment in the evening.”
Tanja
Austria Austria
“a very beautiful hotel with a very kind and welcoming staff! It was a perfect holiday. Food is amazing from breakfast to dinner. The beach is affected by high and low tide - low tide was in the morning so we could swim in the ocean in the...”
Adomas
Lithuania Lithuania
“Best thing about hotel is that you can ask whatever you want and 99% of your wishes come true. As European I like some things made differently as they are in Africa but if you ask the hotel staff makes it! As example I can say they make awsome...”
Bonita
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent location, food, facilities. Not too busy, with kind attentive service at all times. Rooms are exceptionally well maintained. Food is a delight at every sitting.”
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.”

Hotel area info

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
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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