Sultan Sands Island Resort

Sultan Sands Island Resort is situated next to its sister property, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa on Zanzibar’s North East coast of the island. An inspired blend of Swahili and Arab architecture and décor creates a relaxed ambience and with its idyllic beach position, relaxing pool and wonderful choice of leisure and dining options, Sultan Sands is the perfect island getaway.

LOCATION
North East coast of Zanzibar at Kiwengwa

ACCOMMODATION

The resort has 76 rooms in 3 different categories. The spacious rooms are built in a traditional Swahili style with thatched roofs, each tastefully decorated with hand-carved Zanzibari furniture.

Pwani Rooms
The Pwani rooms are built on elevated ground and are built in single storey traditional rondavels.

Bahari Rooms
The Bahari rooms are single storey, sea facing, overlooking the gardens, and share their own private plunge pool.

Junior Suites
The single storey Junior Suites are located close to the beach and enjoy an ocean view.
The Suites share the Bahari rooms private plunge pool.

ROOM FACILITIES

• One large or 2 queen size beds with mosquito nets in Pwani Rooms
• One queen size bed with mosquito nets in the Bahari Rooms and Junior Suites
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Flat screen TV
• In-room safe
• Mini bar
• Hair dryer
• Telephone

DINING

Meal Plans
The resort operates on a Half Board basis with the option to upgrade to Full Board and All Inclusive.

The All Inclusive inclusions are as follows:

• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Mwambao Restaurant
• Water, soft drinks, red, white and rose house wines, locally bottled beers and spirits, selected liqueurs, a selection of cocktails and mocktails from 10h00 to midnight.
• All day tea and coffee at the Casablanca lounge
• Afternoon tea and cakes at the Casablanca Lounge

Mwambao Restaurant
The main restaurant overlooks the pool and serves buffet style breakfasts with live cooking stations whilst lunch and dinner are either buffet or table d’hote with weekly beach and poolside parties. Dinners are themed and there is a resident band plus evening entertainment.

The Bahari Grill
A la carte restaurant at Blue Bay serving seafood and local specialities, open for lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy a 15% discount on meals.

Kivuli Bar and Restaurant
Kivuli is located on the beach offering ‘toes-in-the-sand’ a la carte menus for lunch and dinner. Kivuli specialises in Far Eastern fusion cuisine. Guests enjoy a 15% discount on meals.

Mawimbi Pool Bar
Mawimbi offers a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and overlooks the pool and the beach.

Casablanca Lounge
The lounge is located adjacent to the main pool and offers all day tea and coffee as well as cakes and cookies from 10h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h00.

KIDS CLUB
For children aged between 3 and 13 years, Toto Club is a professionally run children’s club with weekly themed programmes and a range of indoor and outdoor activities.

SPA
The Oasis Spa is idyllically situated right on the beach at Blue Bay where the cool breeze and sounds of the ocean provide the ultimate experience in relaxation.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is complimentary in all public areas but is chargeable in the rooms.

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• 2 pools
• One Ocean 5 Star PADI Dive Centre
• Table tennis
• Floodlit tennis court (free of charge)
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• Spa
• Complimentary windsurfers and kayaks
• Non motorised watersports
• Toto Kids Club for ages 3 – 13 years
• Baby sitting
• Business Centre
• Conference facilities
• 2 boutiques

• Stone Town

  Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town. Revisit the history of Zanzibar in this treasure trove town and learn about the events that shaped Zanzibar. This walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in Stone Town. This tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interest and time.

• Sultan Panorama

  The Sultan Panorama Tour is ideal for visitors with little time wishing to experience a bit of everything Zanzibar has to offer. A full day excursion, starting in Stone Town, with visits to the old slave market, Darajani market, a spice farm and a local village. Cooking, weaving, building houses and playing with the children,
  you’ll have chance to see what life is like for Zanzibar citizens.
  An informative and action packed day, this tour gives a taste of everything found in all other Zanzibar excursions and is strongly recommended as a first excursion.

• Prison Island

  Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the island. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes from Stone Town by boat and is surrounded by a spectacular coral reef. For the more active, there is a hiking trail.

• Spice Tour

  In days past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world.
  The spices were brought over from Asia and South America and flourished in the tropical Zanzibar climate. Today the
  plantations are a tribute to the island’s past – walk through the spice farm with your guide whilst you touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes.

• Jozani Forest

  In the south of the island, Jozani Forest is a wonder and delight, with tales of Zanzibar leopards, medicinal cures and beautiful scenery. The forest is home to a number of endemic species, including the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. Your guide will take you on a nature trail, lined with eucalyptus and mahogany trees and explain the medicinal properties of various plants. Learn about the various animal species, birds and reptiles that make their home
  in the various habitats of this tropical rainforest. The mangrove boardwalk takes you above the swamp, where, depending on the tide, you can see tropical fish flitting between the mangrove roots and crabs scuttling across.

• Sunset Dolphin Dhow Cruises

  The Original Dhow Safaris operates the spectacular Sunset Dolphin Cruise in one of Zanzibar’s truly unique dhows, used for centuries to navigate the coast of Africa. Experience one of the most romantic sights in the world as pods of dolphins glide through the water. Enjoy traditional canapés with a glass or wine or beer during the two hour dhow cruise.

• Sand Bank Picnic

  Set sail towards Prison Island. Watch giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, discover the amazing underwater sea life before heading off to the sand bank, a seemingly uninhabited and quiet bank in the ocean which suddenly comes to life with millions of birds flying overhead and ghost crabs scurrying across the golden sands. After lunch relax on the sandbank listening to the hush of waves lapping against the shore. For the more active visitor, discover more of the breathtaking underwater life around the sandbank, before slowly sailing back to Stone Town.