Hotel White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

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Overview

The 4-star White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam, located a 5-minute ride from Pangavini Island, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. This Dar es Salaam hotel is within a 5-minute drive of White Sands and features a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Location

The property enjoys a private position in the Kunduchi district of Dar es Salaam, just a few steps from Water World. A popular place in Dar es Salaam is Mbudya Island, which is about a 10-minute drive away. The long beach is located about 5 minutes away by car. A 10-minute drive will take you from White Sands Hotel to Mbudya Marine Reserve.

For those travelling from afar, Julius Nyerere airport is 28 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Some of the 146 air-conditioned rooms as this Dar es Salaam property face the sea and comprise a balcony and a dining area. They are furnished with sound-proofed windows, along with elegant furniture. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and dressing gowns.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided in the restaurant.

Leisure & Business

At this Dar es Salaam hotel you may pay for an aqua park and a sun deck. Guests can make different arrangements at the property, including water sports activities, snorkelling, and canoeing or rent cars to explore Dar es Salaam. Keeping fit at the White Sands Dar es Salaam is convenient thanks to a fitness area that offers fitness classes. A wellness centre and a spa lounge is sure to make for an excellent stay. Finally, this Dar es Salaam property houses a conference room featuring conference equipment and a desk.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

from 01:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel White Sands provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Year renovated:2011

Number of rooms:146

Former name

White Sands Hotel And Resort

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Rooms and availability

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One-Bedroom Room

Max:

2 persons

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Standard King Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view
Shower
Balcony

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Superior Twin Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view
Shower
Balcony

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning

Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's pool

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Billiard tables
Darts
Table tennis
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics
Fishing

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Aqua park
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Massage
Pool with view

Room view

Sea view
Garden view

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about White Sands Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	9696 INR
📏 Distance to centre	16.4 km
🗺️ Location rating	6.2
✈️ Distance to airport	30.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Address

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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, 99, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, 99, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

City landmarks
Nearby
Hotels nearby

Island

Pangavini Island

670 m

Island

Mbudya Island

4.0 km

Park

Mbudya Marine Reserve

3.7 km

Island

Bongoyo Island

4.9 km

Amusement Park

Water World

280 m

Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort

8.1 Great | 128 reviews405 m

Giraffe Beach Hotel

8.2 Great | 22 reviews442 m

Bbq Lounge

8.5 Great | 2 reviews2.4 km

Reviews of White Sands Hotel

8.0 /10

Great47 reviews

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Location6.2

Facilities7.2

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Jay

United States

Wrote a review on Dec 04

Perfect

9.0

Convenient location accessible by taxi or Tuk tuk 🚖. Situated close to the sea and the shores of the Indian Ocean. the building and rooms offer a beautiful view.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: January 2024
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Charles

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on Dec 02

Very good

7.2

We were there for 6 days, everything was nice, really enjoyed its perfect location close enough to the shores of the Indean Ocean, the Dar Es Salam airport, and the Indian ocean.

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Date of stay: December 2023
missingWhite Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

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Gary

United States

Wrote a review on Dec 02

Very good

7.0

The rooms were air-conditioned and great-sized and view of the ocean was exceptional. Our location was particularly good on prime land along the popular Mbezi beach. Plus, it was so close to the shores of the Indean Ocean, southern national parks, and downtown.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: November 2023
missingWhite Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

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Stanley

United States

Wrote a review on Oct 29

Great

8.0

Incredible ocean view that will make you feel relaxed 🌊.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: April 2023
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Joe

United States

Wrote a review on Oct 28

Great

8.0

The rooms are air conditioned and also great-sized. Offers good service and good food. Besides, you can park your car on-site.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: March 2023
missingWhite Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

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James

United States

Wrote a review on Oct 26

Very good

7.0

The room was well-appointed and well-maintained, and they provided wake-up service when requested; the location was excellent, close to southern national parks.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: August 2023
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Eileen

United States

Wrote a review on Sept 26

Great

8.2

The location here is amazing, with a beautiful setting just a short walk away from the Indian Ocean and close to the beach.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: April 2023
missingWhite Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

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Graham

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on Sept 21

Great

8.0

The place was clean with air-conditioned rooms and attentive staff who were knowledgeable and paid close attention to details, set in a stunning location.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: June 2023
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Matthew

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on Sept 12

Great

8.2

The rooms here are impressive, and the breakfast is great, situated just near the popular Mbezi beach and the Indian ocean.

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Date of stay: March 2024
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Abraham

United States

Wrote a review on Aug 31

Very good

7.2

Had a really comfy stay here - super relaxing vibes and totally stunning! Breakfasts were top-notch - delicious! Big shoutout to the awesome staff, so friendly and on top of things! 🌟

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Date of stay: November 2023
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James

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on Aug 27

Very good

7.0

The restaurant at this place was wonderful with an ocean view, and we enjoyed ordering hot dishes while having all the essentials like climate control and mosquito nets.

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Date of stay: March 2024
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Chad

United States

Wrote a review on Jul 27

Guest rating

5.2

Our double room was well-kept and neat. the area around here is lovely and perfect for strolling around Water World 😊.

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Date of stay: May 2023
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Matthew

United States

Wrote a review on Jun 15

Great

8.2

I was happy with my spacious double room, the attentive staff who managed parking, and the fantastic location minutes away from Water World.

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Date of stay: February 2023
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Mick

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on May 25

Great

8.0

Clean rooms, friendly staff, great facilities, beautiful views, nice breakfast.

No complaints.

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Charles

United States

Wrote a review on May 24

Perfect

9.0

A comfortable overnight stay with great service and exceptional ocean views made the experience enjoyable.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: February 2023

FAQ about White Sands Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the White Sands Hotel hotel?

The uninhabited Tanzanian Pangavini Island, placed 25 minutes' walk from the White Sands Hotel hotel, as well as Mbudya Island (4.1 km away) are worth visiting.

What is the closest airport to White Sands Hotel hotel?

Julius Nyerere airport is located within a 28-minute drive (35 km) from White Sands Hotel hotel.

Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?

Shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 28-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Is there free parking in the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel?

Yes, the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.

Can I eat breakfast at the White Sands Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the White Sands Hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at White Sands Hotel?

Guests of White Sands Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 01:00.

What are the booking prices at the hotel?

The prices at the hotel start from $174.

What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star White Sands Hotel?

Payment methods in the 4-star White Sands Hotel include:

сash
American Express
Visa
Mastercard

What kinds of rooms does the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel offer?

The 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel offers such room types as Studio Apartment, Standard King Room, and Two-Bedroom Apartment.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star White Sands Hotel?

Most rooms of the 4-star White Sands Hotel include a balcony and a dining place as well as a safe box provided for guests' security.

Which facilities are provided in the 4-star White Sands Hotel?

The 4-star White Sands Hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.

What spa facilities are provided at the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel?

Pampering amenities in the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel include a Turkish steam bath and a Turkish steam room.

Do you have a pool at the 4-star White Sands Hotel?

Yes, the 4-star White Sands Hotel features an outdoor pool area.

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