Hotel Sultan Sands Island Resort
Hotel Sultan Sands Island Resort Kod hotelu: ZNZSULT Zanzibar
Belonging to the prestigious Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar group, it is located by a phenomenally beautiful beach with powdered sand and an intensely turquoise ocean. Its name comes from the legendary sultans of Oman who ruled in Zanzibar for several hundred years. It was created as an extension of the small La Villa Beach Club hotel, whose intimate atmosphere has been preserved in the Bahari part. Very nice architecture with round huts like from a fairy tale, a beautiful tropical garden and traditional costumes of the staff emphasize the exoticism of African holidays. Guests are fascinated by this place and appreciate the excellent standard of the hotel's cuisine. The newest part of the hotel is the Baobab Village Adults Only Club: stylish and comfortable rooms, 2 separate swimming pools and a tropical garden provide guests with privacy and complete relaxation.
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5.4
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5.4
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Zanzibar
The magic of the African continent manifests itself here in most spectacular way. The incredible turquoise colour of the Indian Ocean and the white sand of coral beaches - this is the flagship of Zanzibar. Called the Island of Spices, it is an archipelago of tropical islands that are part of Tanzania and is located only 25-50 km from its coast.
Description
LOCATION: on the east coast of Zanzibar, in the KIWENGWA area; in the vicinity of the Bluebay Beach Resort & amp; Spa *****, belonging to the same chain, whose amenities are at the disposal of guests of the Sultan Sands hotel; approx. 50 km from the airport in Zanzibar.
BEACH: Kiwengwa, soft white sand, gently descends into the intensely sapphire-turquoise sea, right next to the hotel, an artificial beach with free umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels. p >
HOTEL: four-star, opened in 2008, 76 rooms in one-story, round Swahili-style houses with thatched roofs, 24 rooms in a separate section only for adults - Baobab Village Adults Only Club , completely renewed in 2016; elegant hall, 24-hour reception, 2 restaurants: main Mwambao, beautiful view of the pool and the ocean - buffet meals, international cuisine, highchairs for children available, vegetarian dishes, Kivuli bar - à la carte, by the beach, Mawimbi main bar - at swimming pool, Kivuli bar - on the beach; souvenir boutique, money exchange; conference room for 40 people, garden, free wireless Internet; extra charges: babysitter, hairdresser, bike rental; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard; Guests of the Baobab Village Adults Only Club can use all the facilities of the Sultan Sands Resort; Baobab Village Adults Only Club is only available to guests over 18 years of age.
ROOM: Gentleman: 2-person (1 extra bed available), approx. 30 m², elegant, modern, individually controlled air-conditioning, fan, mosquito net, bathroom (shower, wc; hairdryer), satellite TV, telephone, wardrobe, safety deposit box; extra charges: mini-bar; free cot for children up to 2 years old; terrace (table and chairs), garden-view; Bahari: 2-person, approx. 20 m², by a smaller pool, renovated, elegant, individually controlled air-conditioning, fan, mosquito net, bathroom (shower, wc; hairdryer), TV, telephone, wardrobe, safe; extra charges: mini-bar; free cot for children up to 2 years old; balcony (table and chairs); direct sea view; Bahari room on request, at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: swimming pool, irregular shape, mixed water, approx. 350 m², depth up to 1.8 m, Golf Bunker swimming pool, approx. 50 m², depth up to 1.7 m, paddling pool for children, 2 pools at the Baobab Village Adults Only Club (only for guests of this part): sea water, approx. 49 m², depth 1 m, free umbrellas, sunbeds and towels; available at the sister hotel Bluebay Beach Resort & amp; Spa: table tennis, snooker, pool table, beach volleyball, evening entertainment programs; extra charges: tennis court, diving center, windsurfing; spa treatments at the sister hotel Bluebay Beach Resort & amp; Spa.
ALL INCLUSIVE: buffet breakfast (7.00-10.00) and buffet dinner (19.30-21.30) in the Mwambao restaurant, buffet lunch (12.30-14.30) in the Mwambao restaurant; coffee, tea, cookies, snacks at Mawimbi Bar (16.00-17.00); soft drinks (9.00-24.00) and local alcoholic drinks (11.00-24.00) in designated area.
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, over which the hotelier will not have the control .
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the facilities presented ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category.
Local excursions
Stone Town and Spice Tour — city of stone is a presentation of the rich culture and history of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the past 200 years. Here, every building, every window and door tells its own story. The city is a symbol of the fight against slavery, as it was one of the main centres of slave trade in East Africa. A stroll through the narrow streets of Stone Town, a visit to the urban market, visiting the Museum in one of Sultan's Palaces, free time for shopping. Then, the programme includes visiting one of the largest plantations in Zanzibar, where cloves, vanilla, coconut nuts, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, herbs, ornamental plants and tropical fruits are cultivated. Day trip. Price - approx. 75 USD.
Josani Forest and Prison Island — a trip to Josani National Park. A walk along the natural trail through the forest, full of rare species of exotic birds, butterflies and endangered western red colobus (Colobus badius) with characteristic long hair on their head. This is one of the few places where you can encounter them. The forest is tropical in nature due to the persisting high humidity from the sea and a lot of rainfall during the rainy season, which diversifies vegetation. There are palm trees, fig trees, mahogany, ferns and mangrove trees. A visit to Prison Island, where tortoises live. There is a small beach and a reef here, excellent for snorkelling. In the local restaurant you can try i.a. seafood (for an extra charge). Day trip. Price - approx. 85 USD.
Safari Blue — an expedition on a traditional dhow boat. Sail out from the small fishing village of Fumba, which is the perfect place to start your adventure. Exploring part of the beautiful Menai Bay. While sailing on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, you can admire the wonderful sandy shores of the islands and lagoons, as well as encounter bottlenose dolphins. Stopover on one of the heavenly beaches, time for snorkelling in the transparent waters of the ocean and admiring the rich coral reef. Then a real treat with seafood, fish, lobsters. A walk to the tropical forest, where you can see a 500-year-old boabab. Short boat cruises, swimming in a lagoon and relaxation. Day trip. Price - approx. 100 USD (includes lunch and drinks).
Sunset Cruise - Setting Sun — a wonderful, romantic adventure. A cruise by local dhov boats from the village of Nungwi with one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. Relaxation, silence and the sound of waves as well as admiration of the sunset. On-board local fruit tasting. Price - approx. 65 USD.
Safari in Tanzania - Selous (2 days) — great landscapes and nature at your fingertips. Airplane safari to Selous Park - the largest African reserve, which accounts for 5% of Tanzania's area. The main attraction of Selous park is the elephants. Here you can also meet hippos, crocodiles, lions, antelopes, and some of the last surviving black rhinos. Overnight stay in lodges on the banks of the river Rufiji, which is home to hippos and crocodiles. Price - approx. 890 USD (including flight, accommodation, meals, entry to the Selous National Park, cruise on the Rufija river).
Mkokotoni Village — an expedition to a local village to learn about the real life of the Zanzibar people and the methods of making traditional dhow boats. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset and free time on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, in Nungwi. Optional: visit the Aquarium with sea turtles (charged extra). Price - approx. 40 USD.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.