After my recent stay at White Sands, I am pleased to say that entry to day visitors now seem to be restricted to a limited number. No more crowding on the beach and in the restaurant. I think it is great that the hotel guests gets preference and one can now enjoy the peace and quite, which one came for... more

OK caveats first - We are pampered by "resorts" in more commercialized countries so the laid back attitude was a little startling. Besides, at the price tag, the anticipations were very high. So take the comments with half a pinch of salt. Check-in: First off, they let us have an early check-in since we arrived 2 hours before we anticipated... more

The price is very high for the conditions offered, is justified only if breakfast included would cost over $ 75. I lived in Jwangwani hotel and I dining them - I recommend the same for any move on here! more

During our 3 week trip in TZ we had to spend one night here and it was one night too many! - considering it sells itself as a 4/5 star hotel I would have to strongly disagree with their perception of what a 4/5 star hotel is! Friends of ours used to run this place and they were shocked when... more

I was a bit anxious as the 2009 reviews for this hotel were mostly negetive. We were 15 in all and took 3 self catering apartments. the apartment were connected with interlinked doors. was very clean. service was good and the staff friendly as well. The beach was cleaned everyday of weeds. more

Lunch and dinner buffet fantastic. No hot water. The staff came to fix the hot water by flusing the toilet and turning on the hot water in the sink as well as in the shower. Still not hot water. Water damage to ceiling in bathroom. Traveled with a group and several people's TV didn't work, others air conditioner didn't work... more

Stayed at White Sands on several occasions in 2008 and 2009 (approx 20 nights, all in all). It's a good location if you want to mix business with relaxation. Service occasionally not up to Tanzanian standards of friendlyness. Rooms are clean and of good size, many of them in small houses with four units. Location is not ideal if you... more

THe journey to this hotel is a nightmare, the roads are clogged with traffic. When you arrive the receptionist has not got a clue. Your room, if ready, will not be the one you booked and if you want hot water forget it. The aircon may work so pray it does because if you have to call room service be... more

I have never been to a beach resort for a vacation where the service was so terrible that I couldn't wait to leave. The staff were extremely unprofessional and downright rude. If we needed something, we had to ask at least 4 times to get it. The staff at reception would start talking to you and then pick up the... more