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One Bedroom Apartment Sea view
Room with view
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Twin
25 square metres
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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard King
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Two Bedroom Apartment
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Studio Apartment
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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One Bedroom Apartment Garden View
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Resort with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
Business centre
Laundry facilities

When you a stay at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and Water World. This upscale resort is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Bongoyo Island and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mbezi Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Mchanga, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 16 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

Africana Road, Dar es Salaam,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 143
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 4
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • On private beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 1993
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of meeting rooms - 16
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Conference centre
  • Indoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free water park access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Art gallery on site
  • Nature reserve
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Children's games
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Indoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre offers 143 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Individually furnished
  • TV size 43
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 4
  • Smart TV
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Saturday.

Mchanga - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Upepo - This beachfront bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Pizzeria - This poolside restaurant specializes in pizza and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Mchanga Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Ruaha Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Boat tours nearby

Spa Services

  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Thai massage

Accessibility

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Mobile payments

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 35 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • 1 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 35

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel White Sands
  • White Sands Dar Es Salaam
  • White Sands Hotel Dar Es Salaam
  • Hotel White Sands Resort Dar es Salaam
  • Hotel White Sands Resort
  • White Sands Hotel And Dar Es Salaam
  • Hotel White Sands Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
  • Hotel White Sands Beach Resort
  • White Sands Beach Dar es Salaam
  • Hotel White Sands Resort Conference Centre
  • Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
  • White Sands & Conference
  • Hotel White Sands The Beach Resort
  • White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort
  • White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Dar es Salaam
  • White Sands Resort & Conference Centre Resort Dar es Salaam

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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