Sultan Sands Island Resort - Zanzibar

Holiday as paradies. everything was perfect: location, eating, bungalow, activities, sea view, workers. we book again.

We can strongly recommend this hotel. The hotel facility is very clean and very well maintained. The beach and the water are fantastic. Our room was sensational and the beds exceptionally comfortable – rarely did we sleep so well! The rooms were cleaned daily and in the evening the beds were uncovered. Additionally, they always put a new bottle of water in our rooms. The whole staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the service was impeccable throughout. The restaurant was very comfortable and inviting. Every day there was a wide variety of delicious and healthy foods. Everything was always super fresh and prepared with love. The waiters and all the other employees of the hotel were extremely accommodating and always in a good mood. The entertainment program in the evening with live music band or DJ was terrific; there was even a show with acrobats. A big thank you goes out to the manager of the hotel, Mr Dass. Never have we seen a manager that helps serving food at the buffet or clears the dishes. Mr Dass read every wish from our lips and did everything possible to make our vacation unforgettable. “No” was not an option for him. Simply outstanding! What is more, Mr Dass always went from table to table and asked for each guest’s well-being and if they needed anything. He was also working at the reception. It seemed as if he was working 24 7. The hotel may only have 4*, but as we’ve been to many 5* hotels, we can safely say that the service of Mr Dass has exceeded everything we have seen so far! The hotel can be glad and even proud to have such a committed manager! We’ve always felt welcome and just like at home. We will definitely come back and are already looking forward to it!

I was blown away by the attention to detail and the feeling of being a valued guest. We were just another family. Yet Dass made it feel like we were some long lost relatives arriving for a family reunion. Dass the hotel manager. If you're looking for a perfect location where to switch off and truly enjoy yourself, wonderful hospitality this is the place to go to. And if that wasn't enough, then the hotel manager, Dass, will be there to check on you and try to fulfill your every desire. Truly cannot express enough what a gem this company has. Dass is one in a million, who will look after every single guest you have. ANY and ALL companies would be extremely lucky to have him on their team. Thank you for making our holiday feel so much more special, Dass! We still have that Family Photo and we will always remember you <3

Hotel is great. Problem is the food. Bland and not tasteful at all but they say it's the place of spice. The all Inclusive option is not worth your money as the drinks that they offer is not what you think you gonna get.. The cocktails on all inclusive menue are limited and horrifying. All has either lemon or lime in it so either have a bitter or sour drink. No matter what rum you may drink there's only 1 choice on all inclusive. If you drink wine you are limited to 2 wines of their choice and not your choice. Only 1 type of beer available if you drink beer. The whiskey also offers 1 choice chosen by them. Same issue with Brandy. If it was not for this I would give a 4 star at least. Hope this Info is helpful .

Great location, approx 1hr from Zanzibar airport, $50 oneway transport, great communication thru Whats App , driver was kind and respectful. Resort is really nice with gorgeous grounds, clean pools. Spice Farms are close by, great to see more of the countryside. The resort mostly has a European clientele. We had to pay upon arrival, not sure why we couldn 't pay when we checked out. Rooms are quite a distance from front desk, keep this in mind for people with disabilities. Beds are very hard, made with Styrofoam, European standards, not comfy like USA beds. We did not sleep well for 4days. Check out was 10am, manager did let us check out at 11:30am Food was rather repetitive daily/ All inclusive drinks Beach was not clean, seaweed needed to be cleaned Peddlers begging and bothering us on the beach, very tired, we could not enjoy beach time. Transport to airport was to expensive using USD, our money is worth alot in Tanzania. Europeans using their hands to handle food, and being unclean around the food area, we are still in Covid season. We paid $20 for 10minute ride to take the Covid Test Cost was $80, hotel of course making money off the scheme. Covid Testing location was in a bldg that was not temperature regulated, not a sterile environment. Im convinced Africa has turned the Covid testing into a money making business shamefully. The manager should hire beggers to clean seaweed and pay them. We have jobs and want to relax on vacation, not to be harassed. Unfortunately we would not stay here again, comfort is why we stay at resorts, not to lay in the sun.