Hotel White Sands - The Beach Resort

Property Location With a stay at White Sands Resort & Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Jangwani Beach and a 5-minute drive from Mbudya Island. This 4-star resort is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mbezi Beach and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Bahari Beach.

Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD 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.

Amenities

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 gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Dining 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/café. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This resort has 16 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Jangwani Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mbudya Island - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bongoyo Island - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Mbezi Beach - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Msasani Bay Beach - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Bahari Beach - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Mwenge Carvers Market - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Lugalo Golf Course - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Mlimani City - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Nyumba ya Sanaa - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Makumbusho Village - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
The Slipway - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Little Theatre - 14 km / 8.7 mi
University of Dar es Salaam - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 17.6 km / 11 mi

The preferred airport for White Sands Resort & Conference Centre is Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 28.9 km / 18 mi

House Rules

Children welcome

No pets, service animals welcome

Smoking permitted

Spoken Languagess

Hindi

Swahili

English

Know Before You Go:

• A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
• 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.
• This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
• Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
• Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
• Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.
• Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
• Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.
• Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
• This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children (approximately)
• Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
• Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
• Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night
• Hosted evening meal: USD 24

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

Mandatory Fees and Taxes:

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 25
• Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 32
• Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 16 (from 9 to 18 years old)
• New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
• New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 35 (from 11 to 18 years old)
• Destination fee: USD 1.5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

• Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

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

Checkin Instructions:

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash; cash is not accepted
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Special Checkin Instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Checkin Time:

2:00 PM

Checkin End Time:

11:00 AM

Checkin Minimum Age:

18

Checkout Time:

11:00 AM