Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

Kiwengwa, North Coast, Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar), Tanzania - Prime touristic area
4.5 953 reviews

Located in the Kiwengwa Beach district of Kiwengwa around 25 minutes' walk from Shooting Star Lodge, the luxury Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Kiwengwa boasts 25 acres of landscaped gardens. Overlooking the beach, this 76-storey hotel has spacious rooms, a water garden onsite and is nestled in a prime touristic area.

Location

The 4-star hotel is ideally situated 2.3 km from Kiwengwa Caves. The Sultan Sands Kiwengwa is within 5 minutes' drive of the own beach. Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest is also situated 3.6 km away. Located 50 km from Kisauni airport, the property provides guests with car hire service and bicycles for rent.

Rooms

You can stay in one of the 111 well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer, the bathrooms also have a separate toilet.

Food & Drinks

The Sultan Sands serves a buffet breakfast in the morning. The French Makuti restaurant specialises in Italian dishes. Drinks are available at the disco bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure options include a gym and spa therapy offered for a surcharge. Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa has a shared lounge, recreational facilities, and a TV lounge, along with a bar. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as windsurfing, snorkelling, and canoeing. You can also benefit from meeting rooms and a business centre featuring a photocopier and a desk.

Why choose Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa Kiwengwa

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  • Beachfront views of Indian Ocean

  • Traditional-style African huts

  • On-site massage and spa services

  • Variety of outdoor activities available

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Private beach

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private beach
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Barber shop
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Massage

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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From USD 339 per night
Check-in 4 Feb 2026
Check-out 5 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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    Kiwengwa, North Coast, Kiwengwa (Zanzibar), Tanzania

    Important information
    Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.