White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam

$$$$|View on mapDar es Salaam, Tanzania|
7.8
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White Sands Hotel - Dar es Salaam
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Overview

The 4-star White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam is situated in the Kunduchi district, 18 minutes' walk from Kunduchi Wet 'n' Wild and features 146 rooms with views of the garden. Located only a short walk from Water World, the hotel features a swimming pool and an Indian restaurant serving international cuisine.

Location

This Dar es Salaam hotel has a picturesque location 1.4 miles from Pangavini Island. The Dar es Salaam property is situated just a 6-minute stroll from a long beach. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to White Sands, which is 0.3 miles away. Mbudya Marine Reserve is also situated around 10 minutes' drive away.

The hotel is situated 14 miles from Central train station and a 28-minute drive from Julius Nyerere airport.

Rooms

This property offers rooms with a patio and a balcony featuring climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a personal safe, a mini bar fridge, coffee and tea making equipment provided. The private bathrooms are appointed with bathrobes.

Eat & Drink

Mchanga, an onsite restaurant, is open for dinner. The Dar es Salaam hotel invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from this bar.

Leisure & Business

The White Sands offers a fitness area, a sauna, spa therapy, and a garden terrace to diversify your leisure. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the Dar es Salaam hotel. The White Sands Dar es Salaam also provides a conference room for those arriving on business.

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
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$15 per person per day. 
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

Standard Twin Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
One-Bedroom Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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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 center
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/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 center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • 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 center
  • 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 180 US$
📏 Distance to center 10.2 mi
🗺️ Location rating 7.4
✈️ Distance to airport 19.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Address
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Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, 99, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Map view
Africana Road, Jangwani Beach, 99, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Hotels nearby
Amusement Park
Water World
100 yd

Reviews of White Sands Hotel

7.8 /10
Very good
Verified reviews  
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Location7.4
Facilities6.6
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • C
    Christina
    United States of America
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Dec 03
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location5.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service5.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    beachfront location
    comfortable bed
    thin walls
    bad smell

    Hearing my neighbors through thin walls was distracting, and frequent lack of hot water made showers frustrating. Yet, the beachfront location had potential, but the awful smell from the ocean really diminished my experience.

    Standard Twin Room
  • R
    Russell
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Nov 02
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    7.0
    helpful staff

    The staff was always at hand.

    Standard Twin Room
  • J
    Jane
    United States of America
    left 18 reviews
    Wrote a review on Oct 30
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    7.0
    view

    Nice view on the ocean

    Standard Twin Room
  • G
    George
    United States of America
    left 19 reviews
    Wrote a review on Sept 30
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    ocean views
    helpful staff
    baby-friendly meals

    We had a delightful stay with stunning views of the ocean that left everyone in awe. The staff was incredibly helpful when we needed assistance getting to the boat for Budya Island. With four babies, their service truly made our trip enjoyable.

    In my wife’s opinion, it would be great if there were more options for baby-friendly meals.

    Standard King Room
  • M
    Martin
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Aug 20
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    beach access
    friendly staff

    an unforgettable stay enjoying ocean views and outdoor swimming pool

    Friendly staff, amazing beachfront experience.

    Standard King Room
  • S
    Steve
    United States of America
    left 18 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 19
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    beautiful grounds
    friendly service
    outdated room
    poor bathroom maintenance

    Beautiful grounds but disappointing room quality

    I enjoyed the beautifully landscaped grounds and friendly service during my stay. However, my room was outdated and not well maintained. the bathroom needed serious upgrades. The beachfront location was lovely, but the overall upkeep of the rooms left much to be desired.

    Standard King Room
  • P
    Philip
    United States of America
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 20
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service5.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    stunning view
    poor cleanliness

    The beachfront view was breathtaking

    Woke up to the sound of waves crashing outside our sea-facing apartment. The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the beach was stunning!

    However, the room was not adequately cleaned. We found cockroaches that ruined our comfort, and the room service was frustratingly slow, taking over an hour to deliver.

    Two-bedroom Apartment
  • J
    John
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Apr 23
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service5.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    beachfront views
    relaxing atmosphere
    lacking service

    Beachfront views were stunning and relaxing, but the staff service was lacking.

    1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
  • J
    Joe
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Apr 21
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    ocean view
    beach access

    serene, serene, serene

    The beach access was a dream come true! I lounged under the sun on the soft sand while sipping on refreshing cocktails. My spacious studio apartment had fine ocean views and a cozy balcony for those sunset vibes.

    Would recommend 💖🌊

    Studio Apartment
  • Z
    Zach
    United States of America
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on Mar 31
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    fitness facilities

    will certainly stay here again

    Had a nice 3-night stay in a spacious room with a comfy bed and balcony. The hotel offers amazing fitness facilities, including a sauna, outdoor pool, and various fitness classes. The food was great, especially breakfast with lots of choices. The staff was friendly and really attentive throughout our stay.

    Studio Apartment
  • H
    Henry
    United States of America
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on Mar 21
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    welcoming staff
    great amenities

    This place suits me perfectly with great amenities like free wi-fi, a lovely swimming pool, and a fantastic restaurant. I remember my first stay when the staff helped me with heavy baggage. I always feel welcomed and comfortable. Highly recommend it!

    Standard King Room
  • N
    Nina
    United States of America
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on Mar 19
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    8.0
    beachfront views
    cozy atmosphere

    The beachfront views were stunning, and the cozy atmosphere made relaxation easy. Loved the clean, quiet room with a great view!

    Standard Twin Room
  • D
    Don
    United States of America
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on Mar 12
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    9.0
    ocean view
    hospitable staff
    late checkout
    staff responsiveness
    breakfast charges

    Spent two nights in a Standard King Room at White Sands. The ocean view blew me away. The location right on the beach is stunning, and the staff were genuinely hospitable. When I asked for a late checkout, it was granted effortlessly, which I really appreciated. However, I faced some issues that impacted my stay. I booked a bed and breakfast option but was surprised to be told I had to pay again for room service breakfast. That felt off, especially considering the price I already paid. On top of that, I found some staff unresponsive when I needed assistance. I expected more attention to detail, especially with comfort during my stay. The mixed experience made me wish for a smoother process.

    Standard King Room
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