WHITE SANDS HOTEL | Dar es Salaam ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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About the Hotel

Africana Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

“The ocean view from my balcony was simply amazing and lovely.”view full review

White Sands Hotel - A 4-star beachfront resort with a PADI Dive Centre and private beach

A 4-star resort situated on Mbezi Beach, the White Sands Hotel offers 146 seaside accommodations, including sea-view rooms, studio apartments, and one or two-bedroom units, each featuring balconies, mosquito nets, and air conditioning. Guests can dine at the open-air Mchanga Restaurant & Bar, which serves African-inspired intercontinental meals with panoramic ocean views, or enjoy light meals at Pweza Jetty. Recreational facilities include a private beach, outdoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and Sea Breeze Marine PADI Dive Centre for scuba diving and snorkeling activities. The White Sands Beach Resort is located 25km north of Dar es Salaam city center and 35km from Julius Nyerere International Airport.

Pros

The resort features a PADI Dive Centre for scuba and snorkeling activities.

Guests have access to a 1 km-long private beachfront.

Multiple dining options include Mchanga Restaurant & Bar with ocean views.

Modern conference facilities accommodate up to 300 guests.

Cons

The beachfront location may require transportation for exploring central Dar es Salaam.

Some rooms may face garden views instead of the ocean.

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Standard King Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Balcony

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Superior Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

30 m²

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Studio Apartment

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

20 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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City Centre

Dar es Salaam 16.4 km

Airports

Julius Nyerere (DAR) 30.5 km

Train

Central Railway Station 17.1 km

Tazara Railway Station 18.4 km

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Lovely Dinner Experience

“I had a fantastic dinner at White Sands, where the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered pork ribs and fried rice, and I can confidently say it was some of the best pork I've had in years. The variety of dishes available was excellent, and the service from Chef Mama and Chef Ranjith was really good!” view full review

Great Gym Facilities

“The gym at White Sands was well-equipped and really enhanced my stay. I enjoyed my workouts and appreciated the availability of various fitness equipment. It was a great way to keep active while on vacation!” view full review

Spacious Room Features

“I stayed in a studio apartment that was spacious and equipped with a smart TV and wireless internet. The room was immaculate and provided a comfortable home-away-from-home environment. It really made our family getaway enjoyable!” view full review

Fun Water World Access

“My kids had a blast at the Water World with fantastic slides and pool options. It was perfect for families, and I appreciated that there was free access for hotel residents. It kept my children entertained for hours!” view full review