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Property grounds
9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Beach
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Zanzibar
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pwani Mchangani

In Pwani Mchangani .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 47 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 47 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬11 min drive

About this property

sands inn hotel

Sands Inn Hotel, located at Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar, just steps away from many of the island's best excursions and water sports activities. Our beachfront hotel offers direct, zero-second access to the stunning sea. Guests will enjoy complimentary breakfast, with additional meals available upon request. Our rooms are clean, comfortable, and feature breath taking sea views, ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable stay.
We look forward to hosting you!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is sands inn hotel to the airport?

This hotel is 29.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at sands inn hotel ?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at sands inn hotel on Jun 6, 2026 start from $81, including 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.

Does sands inn hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

How close is sands inn hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Pwani Mchangani Beach and 11-minute walk from Mapenzi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does sands inn hotel offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at sands inn hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Is there free parking at sands inn hotel ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does sands inn hotel have a pool?

This hotel does not have a pool.

Does sands inn hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is sands inn hotel to downtown Pwani Mchangani?

This hotel is 0.1 mi away from Pwani Mchangani.