Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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What's included
Canoeing
3 room types
Baobab Room, Pwani Room, Bahari Room
All ages welcome
By air
via Zanzibar International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Overview
About Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa is one of two sister beach resorts operated by Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar on the unspoilt eastern coast of Zanzibar, sharing 582 metres of pristine Indian Ocean beachfront with its sister property Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. Set on the Spice Island, the resort offers guests access to a wide range of watersports, diving, a spa, and excursion services. Zanzibar's palm-fringed coastline, warm clear waters, and rich cultural heritage form the backdrop to the resort experience.
Best for
Your stay
What's included
Included
- Canoeing
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Children's programme
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Kids club
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Baobab Room24 at the property · En-suite bathroom, Veranda or terrace, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Pwani Room81 at the property · Air-conditioning, Mini-fridge, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Bahari Room20 at the property · Air-conditioning, Mini bar, In-room WiFi, Safe
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Zanzibar International Airport
- Transfer
- Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
- How you arrive
- By air · via Zanzibar International Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.