White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Africana Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Very good

7.9

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3.7

4.3

“The hotel's location offers amazing ocean views and quick access to nearby eateries for all your dining needs.”view full review

White Sands Hotel, a 4-star Dar es Salaam hotel, features a private stretch of beach and extensive amenities. Guests can benefit from a PADI Dive Centre and an outdoor pool, among other facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodation at White Sands Hotel includes 146 seaside rooms, featuring 118 superior sea view rooms and various apartments. All units have individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar fridges, tea/coffee stations, and en-suite bathrooms with showers.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options include Mchanga Restaurant & Bar, which offers panoramic ocean views and African-inspired intercontinental meals. Guests can also enjoy light meals at Pweza Jetty and beverages at Kisiwa Bar located by the swimming pool.

Leisure & Services

Leisure activities at White Sands Hotel feature a fitness center, sauna, and a full range of water sports including kayaking and jet skiing. The onsite Touch Spa and Wellness Centre offers various relaxation treatments.

Business & Transportation

The conference facilities at White Sands include 16 venues that accommodate up to 300 guests, equipped with modern technology. The hotel is easily accessible with public transport options nearby, including Buyuni and Africana bus stops.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

30 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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Superior King Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Standard King Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Balcony

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Studio Apartment

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Superb Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was fantastic, with an impressive variety of tasty options to kickstart the day.” view full review

Well-Equipped Gym

“The gym facilities were amazing, featuring modern equipment and round-the-clock access, perfect for my workout routine.” view full review

Impressive Room View

“The room provided amazing views that truly enhanced our stay, making it a relaxing retreat despite minor issues.” view full review

Very nice Pool Areas

“The pool areas were stunning and well-maintained, offering a relaxing environment to unwind and enjoy quality time with family.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Lift
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

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 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

Location

Africana Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Map view

Africana Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

City landmarks

Island

Pangavini Island

670 m

Island

Mbudya Island

4.0 km

Park

Mbudya Marine Reserve

3.7 km

Island

Bongoyo Island

4.9 km

Nearby

Amusement Park

Water World

280 m

Getting around

City Centre

Dar es Salaam25 min · 16.4 km

Airports

Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR)46 min · 30.5 km

Train

Central Railway Station26 min · 17.1 km

Tazara Railway Station28 min · 18.4 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 01:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

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.

Languages

Hindi, Swahili

Year renovated:

2011

Number of rooms:

143

Former name

White Sands Hotel And Resort

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White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Leisure

Leisure & Services

Business & Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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