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Sands inn Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

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Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Pwani mchangani, Pwani Mchangani, Unguja North Region, 73111
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Ocean View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Ocean View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Pwani Mchangani

On the beach.You'll find Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Pwani Mchangani hotel. 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) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yako - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Sands inn Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sands inn Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pwani Mchangani hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sands inn Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 8
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Sands inn Hotel Hotel
Sands inn Hotel Pwani Mchangani
Sands inn Hotel Hotel Pwani Mchangani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands inn Hotel to the airport?

Sands inn Hotel is 27.2 mi (76-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 Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands inn Hotel on Dec 28, 2025 start from $33.65, 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.

Does Sands inn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands inn Hotel.

How close is Sands inn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands inn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sands inn Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sands inn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sands inn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sands inn Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sands inn Hotel have a pool?

Sands inn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sands inn Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sands inn Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Sands inn Hotel to downtown Pwani Mchangani?

Sands inn Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Pwani Mchangani.

Sands inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SOPHIA, RALEIGH

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been rented to Egyptian guy. We got to the hotel and we were told we will be sharing a bathrooms with other guest. i advise the front desk clerk i made my reservation for room with a view and will not be sharing bathroom with other guest. The hotel in under new ownership and the Egyptian guy sits at the entrance watching the guest( very uncomfortable and creepy and he is a chain smoker). a skinny dark skinned guy. The hotel has changes its name. Was not easy to locate. there are no signs showing the location of the hotel. The online advertisement are false. There is no hot water Expedia needs to review the hotel posting of amenities. What is advertised is false.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024