Hotel Description
The Sultan Sands Island Resort is a uniquely constructed magical Africa resort, with a choice of 76 rooms built in single storey African style rondavels – each with two tastefully decorated rooms with a separate changing room leading into the superbly appointed en-suite bathroom. It nestles on the beachfront of a 25 acre stretch of subtly landscaped gardens decked with over 1000 palm trees.
The Sultan Sands Island Resort stands where, until 2006, the La Villa Beach Club stood – then a standard 20 roomed hotel next to the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. After its acquisition by the Group, it was transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind holiday facility. It is now a resort befitting its name association with the fabled Omani Sultans who ruled the Zanzibar Islands for centuries.
The Sultan Sands Island Resort has a total of 76 rooms (56 Pwani Rooms & 20 Bahari Rooms) Each Room offers a spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, en suite bathroom and a verandah or balcony.
The furnishings are tasteful traditional Zanzibar furniture – including either one large bed or two queen size beds with mosquito nets, separate dressing room, en suite bathroom with a shower and a spacious verandah.
A touch of modernity is added by the split-level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TV’s, mini-bars, hair dryers, safes and telephones. Smoke detectors and fire alarms complete the picture.
Pwani Rooms – These are the newly constructed rooms of the Sultan Sands. They are on rising grounds in beautiful landscaped gardens, facing out to the Ocean. They are built in single storey traditional rondavels, each with two tastefully decorated bed rooms with separate changing rooms leading into superbly appointed en-suite bathrooms.
- 1 large King size double bed or 2 Queen size beds all with mosquito nets
- Separate dressing room
- En suite bathrooms/shower
- Spacious Veranda
- Split level air conditioners
- Ceiling Fan
- Mini-bar
- Hair dryers
- Telephones
- Satellite TV
These rooms are split level with a lower level sitting area with a wide comfortable couch. They bear the hallmarks of modern day convenience and comfort.
Bahari Rooms – These are the original La Villa Beach Club rooms but modernised and refurbished to be at par with the newer PWANI Rooms. They still bear the original concept of La Villa: right at the Ocean edge, toes-in-the-sand theme. They are all Sea front and Sea View. A supplement is aplicable for this room category over the PWANI Rooms.
- 1 large King size double bed or 2 Queen size beds all with mosquito nets
- Separate dressing room
- En suite bathrooms/shower
- Spacious Veranda
- Split level air conditioners
- Ceiling Fan
- Mini-bar
- Hair dryers
- Telephones
- Satellite TV
Prior to the extension of the Hotel, La Villa Club was an intimate 20-roomed facility and even within Sultan Sands, the atmosphere of this old wing remains pretty much the same.
The rooms are varied in size and structure within this accommodation category, and they coalesce around the original, small swimming pool.
MWAMBAO Restaurant is the main dining facility for the Resort where Breakfast and dinner are taken for those on Half Board Meal Plan and lunch for those on Full Board or All Inclusive meal plan. The Restaurant is beautifully located with views over the swimming pool and the ocean beyond.
MAWIMBI Bar is the main drinks outlet at the resort. It is fabulous place for guests to sip cold drinks as they look out to the swimming pool, the beach and the ocean beyond.
KIVULI Bar & Restaurant is located right on the Beach and provides the invaluable toes-in-the-sand mid day culinary delight for our guests!
CASABLANCA Lounge is the only long night facility for both the Sultan Sands guests as well as those of the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa.
Facilities & Services @ Sultan Sands Island Resort
Guests at the Sultan Sands Islands Resort are provided with a wide range of services and facilities at our neighbouring sister Resort – Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa – where all the listed services and facilities are available to guests at Sultan Sands as well.
The services and facilities cater for the tastes and interests of both those who prefer whiling away on the beach and those who like their holidays filled with activity. There are, too, special treats for those who want to combine business and leisure.
The following are the facilities/services available at Sultan Sands Island Resort::
- Banqueting
- Big Game Fishing
- Boutique
- Business Centre / Guest Services
- Children’s Club
- Conferences
- Excursions
- Groups & Incentives
- Honeymoons
- Medical Attention
- Spa (Oasis)
- Recreational & Water Sports Centre
- Scuba Diving
- Sports Facilities
- Weddings
Oasis Spa – Being in harmony with the environment has always been a priority at all Bluebay Hotels facilities. Being at the very edge of a beautiful, wide tropical beach, we give high premium to keeping our guests in harmony with the natural environment of a tropical island. Our Spa, known simply as the Oasis, reflects that spirit – complete with a wooden deck, a thatch roof built with palm trees growing up through it and the splashing water amid an abundance of beautiful exotic plants. The result is a Spa that completely rejuvenates your body and elevates your mind.
The Oasis is also known for the professional massages that come with the natural setting. A lifting sense of wellbeing engulfs you as you are guided by our professional staff through the different treatment rooms – with airy sea view overlooking the beach and the turquoise ocean beyond. Our Staff are specialists at adapting to each person requirements.
Sultan Sands Island Resort Offers:
Pwani rooms: US$ 100 per person per night All inclusive double occupancy – US$ 120 per night All Inclusive single occupancy
Child sharing: 0-11 years – with one or two adults free of charge. 12-15 years – 50% of the adult rate.
Notes: Staff ID details to be given when making the booking or latest on check-in.
Notes: Staff ID details to be given when making the booking or latest on check-in.
Airport transfers:
U$ 60 per person return (minimum 2 pax)
Make your booking request here – marketing@bluebayzanzibar.com Quote “CREWCONNECTED Sultan” to ensure Crewconnected Interline Rates
