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Sands inn Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with thatched umbrellas and palm trees, a white building in the background, and a sandy beach.
A blue off-road vehicle parked on a sandy beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof hut in the background.
A room with two wooden four-poster beds, each covered with white sheets and red pillows.
A narrow, paved alleyway between white buildings with blue trim, leading to a gated entrance.
An aerial view of a beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, including a prominent multi-story structure with balconies and a smaller adjacent building.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$76
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wall with a decorative painting.

Family Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative swan towel arrangement with red flowers.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A bed with white linens, a red and black checkered bedspread, and a circular arrangement of pink flower petals in the center.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ocean View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a decorative swan towel arrangement with red flowers.

Basic Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ocean View

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a red and black checkered blanket.

Economy Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pwani Mchangani

Sands inn Hotel places you steps from Pwani Mchangani Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Mapenzi Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Pwani Mchangani hotel, you'll be 27.8 km (17.3 mi) from Nungwi Beach and 34.2 km (21.3 mi) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 49 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 51 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kasha boutique hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar @ Melia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sands inn Hotel

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 a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sands inn Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

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.
  • Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sands inn Hotel?

Yep, Sands inn Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands inn Hotel?

As of 10 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands inn Hotel on 10 Nov 2026 start from NZ$76, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Sands inn Hotel?

Yep, Sands inn Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Pwani Mchangani Beach.

Does Sands inn Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sands inn Hotel?

No, Sands inn Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sands inn Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sands inn Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sands inn Hotel?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sands inn Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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