White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

$$$$||View on mapDar es Salaam, TanzaniaJangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania|
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White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam
Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.7
Comfort8.6
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.3
Staff8.3
Who stays here
Families36%
Couples24%
Business15%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.7
Comfort8.6
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.3
Staff8.3
Who stays here
Families36%
Couples24%
Business15%
Solo13%

Beachfront resort with a private 1 km beach and an onsite PADI dive centre in Dar es Salaam

Accommodation

White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam offers 146 air-conditioned rooms, each with individually controlled amenities and a balcony that provides sea or garden views. Each room is individually decorated and includes tea-and-coffee-making facilities, minibar, and satellite TV. The private bathrooms come with a shower.

Dining

Mchanga Restaurant & Bar is an open-air restaurant with panoramic ocean views, serving a la carte and buffet meals. Pweza Jetty offers light meals and full bar service on a seaside jetty. The hotel has four restaurants and bars in total, including a poolside coffee shop and bar.

Activities & Entertainment

Guests at White Sands have access to the onsite Sea Breeze Marine PADI Dive Centre for scuba and snorkeling excursions. The hotel is located 270 metres from Water World, a water park with slides, and offers a private beach area with recreational facilities. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and a games room with billiards and darts.

Business & Events

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre provides 16 conference venues that can accommodate up to 300 guests, suitable for business meetings and weddings. The hotel also offers a business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities. A shuttle service and car hire are available for guests.

Wellness & Family

The full-service spa includes a hammam, steam room, sauna, and massage chairs, with spa/wellness packages available. White Sands Hotel Tanzania has a fitness centre with yoga classes and a personal trainer, plus an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and water slide. For families, there is a children's playground, kids' pool, babysitting services, and an indoor play area.

  • Beach: Private 1 km stretch of white sand beach
  • Dive Centre: Onsite PADI-certified Sea Breeze Marine
  • Conference: 16 venues for up to 300 guests
  • Dining: Four restaurants and bars including Mchanga Restaurant
  • Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, and steam room
  • Family: Water park access, playground, and babysitting
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi, Swahili
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:143
Former name
White Sands Hotel And Resort
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Rooms and availability

Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 King-size bed
Executive Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King-size bed
Executive Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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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

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 89 £
📏 Distance to centre 16.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 30.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Jangwani Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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  • Nearby
Amusement Park
Water World
280 m

Reviews of White Sands Hotel

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FAQ about White Sands Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the White Sands Hotel hotel?
Highly rated landmark Public Market set 3.3 km from the White Sands Hotel hotel, as well as Saint Gaspary Catholic Church placed 3.3 km away are well 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.
Can I leave my car in the 4-star White Sands Hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, the 4-star White Sands Hotel provides 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 hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star White Sands Hotel offer?
The 4-star White Sands Hotel offers such room types as One-Bedroom Apartment, Two-Bedroom Apartment, and Standard Twin Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel?
Featuring a patio and a balcony, the rooms of the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel also come with self-catering options like a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making equipment.
Are there any business facilities featured at the 4-star White Sands Hotel?
Yes, for business travellers the 4-star White Sands Hotel provides modern conference facilities and a photocopier.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel?
The 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Do you have a pool at the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel?
Yes, the 4-star White Sands Hotel hotel features a swimming pool.
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