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Sultan Sands Island Resort

3.5 of 5
P.O.Box 3276 | Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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KARACHI
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This is an average resort with its strength being that it is on the beautiful white sand beach. The cottages / rooms on the beach front are rather small with a balcony.The amenities are limited. At night there is no telephone operator on duty. The service leaves much to be desired.Sitting in the open in the evenings is certainly painful... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

It all depends on what you are looking for. Sultan Sands is a nice small resort, quiet, clean and modern rooms with good beds/sheets and air condition. Food was on average very good, even if my husband got food poisoning from eating from the buffet. If you fly in from a hectic working life in Europe and need a good... More

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Viterbo, Italy
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We spent a week at Sultan Sand. It 'was a very pleasant holiday. First of all, for those looking for disco, night life, many people ..... please do not go otherwise you would write that it is a lovely place. For those looking for a good hotel, a very good food and also a beautiful beach atmosphere of relaxation. We... More

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Moelv
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Stayed here one night to check out the beach as the north east coast. Very good place, but too expencive. Paid 150$ pr night pr person. The bungalows were clean and modern, however, some maintenance is needed in the bathroom. The door into the shower was broken (and the cleaners could not have been able to celan the shower..) Luckily... More

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Bicester, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Sultan Sands is in a nice setting by the beach and the rooms are adequate though not as described in the brochure. We stayed here for 8 nights on All Inclusive. Food hygiene and quality were abysmal. At the live cooking stations raw and cooked food was being handled with the same utensils so cross-contamination was inevitable as were the... More

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Bochum, Germany
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

We have been in sultan sands island in january 2013 and it was very nice! The service is first class, the staff super friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent and every evening special. The rooms are beautiful and we enjoy the whole week. We would come back. Bochum, Germany

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Overall impressions were good at first, until I was hit by food poisoning (they use the same utensils for raw and cooked food at the "live cooking stations" I subsequently observed!), and then hit for three extra bottles of wine i hadn't drunk on check out. Drink prices are outrageously high - a single glass on wine costs more than... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

A very nice resort at the east coast of Zanzibar, right at the beach. We stayed for 8 nights and enjoyed the comfort of small appartment houses with a spacious bedroom, bathroom, balcony and not at least air conditioning (which was very necessary due to the high temparatures and air humidity). The Sultan Sands resort resides next to the Bluebay... More

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

We stayed at Sultan Sands/Bluebay hotel for 8 days in January 2013 after a week of safari in Tanzania. They have really deserved the "Traveller's choice award 2013". Here you will find everything you need in order to relax after a week of safari. The rooms are very clean and spacious and the staff very friendly. The resaturant offers a... More

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Oshawa, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

I booked this resort for a time of relaxation after a safari. There was some confusion upon our arrival but after some time and negotiation the Manager set us up in a room that was very enjoyable with two entrances - one from the beach and one from the main walkway with a waterfront patio. After a lot of contemplation... More

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Additional Information about Sultan Sands Island Resort

Address: P.O.Box 3276 | Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Kiwengwa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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Sultan Sands Island Hotel Kiwengwa
Sultan Sands Island Hotel
Sultan Sands Island Resort Zanzibar/Kiwengwa

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