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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard King
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Jangwani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Water World
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mbezi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard King

Standard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Dar es Salaam

A family-friendly stay in Dar es Salaam awaits you at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre. Within steps you'll find Jangwani Beach and Water World within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs. The restaurant, Mchanga, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Upepo is the resort's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free water park and gym. Business amenities include 16 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an indoor tennis court and a Turkish bath/hammam. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Dar es Salaam resort include Bongoyo Island and Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery.
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What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Water World - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Slipway - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Coco Beach - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Target Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At White Sands Resort & Conference Centre, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a complimentary water park, a children's pool and a health club. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dar es Salaam resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1993
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre offers 143 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dar es Salaam resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Mchanga
  • Mchanga Bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Upepo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 available for USD 60.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per night

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 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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Dar Es Salaam
White Sands Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort
White Sands Hotel And Dar Es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Beach Resort
White Sands Beach Dar es Salaam
Hotel White Sands Resort Conference Centre
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands & Conference
Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Dar es Salaam
White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$273.66, 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.

Is parking available at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Yep, White Sands Resort & Conference Centre has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Yep, White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is a short 2-minute walk from Jangwani Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, volleyball and snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and Swedish massages.

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre have a pool?

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes White Sands Resort & Conference Centre a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre.

Is White Sands Resort & Conference Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is a hit with families.

Does White Sands Resort & Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre?

No, pets are not allowed.

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 140 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not a place you can come and leave and go and stay another year without planning to return. Try and prove me right.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Jefferson City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The white sand beach is beautiful but there were lots of trash swimming in the water next to the shore. They had beautiful jetty built that had a staircase going straight into the water but it was closed for the guests’ use, so we had to push floating trash away to get in the water. More than that, we were pleased with our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Beach was polluted and had a terrible odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property maintenance was responsive but could be improved and proactive fixing of things before calls from guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nkechi, SILVER SPRING

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So many things were broken in my room- the door lock, the shower, the phones, the window. It was nuts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

AMU

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Neelam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to change food menu n improve on house keeping services
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jethro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BHARAT

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

Beautiful hotel

The hotel was beautiful from the outside and so well kept, food was of good standard as well as the service. The rooms looked dated a bit and needed modernising the shower door was loose and water came out when showering also there nowhere to go outside of the hotel, was very quiet the time we were there but overall was nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing except at the breakfast my sister was not well and needed to have her breakfast in the room but we were told it's not possible so she had to walk to the restaurant . which was very bad.. front desk staff was amazing and friendly and the housekeepers were also very nice and friendly ..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The resort itself was nice, however it is loud and the service is extremely bad, waiting almost 30min for beverages when it's empty. The customer service was poor and only 1/10 staff speak English ( we are bilingual) causing a lot of incorrect orders. All in all it is absolutely not worth the 1000s of dollars we spent on it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Munawar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beach had so much trash from the city. It was impossible to swim in the ocean. I am shocked that this hotel has not been shutdown just purely from health concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pankaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience and great rooms. Restaurant was quite slow to bring food after ordering so not great if you dining with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cleanlines place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hashim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Well maintained outside, nice pools, nice beach, overall it is good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JUMANNE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

A jewel in Dar es Salaam

We loved White Sands Resort. We were six people in two one-bedroom apartments with a connecting door, just perfect for us. The kitchens were convenient, however one was not stocked at all and the other just had a few plates and a couple of forks and spoons. We didn't plan to do much cooking so didn't say anything about it, but probably the staff would have responded had we asked. Otherwise, the stay was perfect with excellent air conditioning and two pools plus lovely beach walks to choose from. Breakfast buffet was remarkable and got us started each day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noises due to wedding parties right infront of the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUMA

Liked: Staff & service
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

tina

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provide mosquito nets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius, Aurora

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Great service every time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023