Though I went on business, and spent little time in the hotel, the overall impression is that it is very good. Not very costly, set on the Indian Ocean with own private beach, it is a good choice for families wanting to relax for a while in a quiet and comfortable setting. Food is good and they give a good... More

Well! It seems like you either love it or you hate it. I have to say, reading the trip advisor reviews of Whitesands before our visit there, I was quite prepared to bale out and head for the nearest slum dwelling that might offer B & B at even a halfway reasonable standard. My experience during a four day meeting... More

The only reason we booked White Sands is because we were following a diving course at Sea Breeze and I heard the diving center was great. Which was true: a thorough course, professional and fun staff. The hotel however.. (They are next door but not affiliated) The building and the rooms were once built with ample money and taste, I... More

Excellent location, good property, average food and service. We were prepared for the worst after seeing the reviews. However it seems the management too have seen reviews so it was better than expected. Beach is 50 steps from the room, good pool, good grass and beach side sitting arrangements. Staff back up is poor. Most of them do not understand... More

Very spacious compound, clean. The chalets are functional and lack atmosphere, but they are clean and ok. However, for the high rates per night, you could expect a bit more. The pool area is quite decent and you can have a nice swim there. On Weekends and holidays, this is a popular destination for upper class Tanzanians and Diplomatic Staff.... More

This could actually be a nice hotel - the location is spectacular and the rooms are fine, but the service and the food are hopeless.

This hotel has a lovely location on the sea with very good facilities for conferences and short vacations. However, the service is the worst I have experienced at any similar facility. While staff are basically friendly, most are either incompetent or do not care about serving the guests. We stayed at this resort for a five day conference and for... More

I was braced for the worst after reading the reviews for this hotel but it really turned out to not be so bad. Sure the beach has some trash on it but that is not the fault of the hotel as there is a lot that washes in from the ocean since it is close to Dar. The staff did... More

I was here the beginning of January for a 4-day workshop. In advance we were very worried about the critical reviews. Apart from a few not so friendly staff and curious paperwork, I must say the hotel was fine. Good meeting rooms, good wireless (we arranged a global account each day); plentiful and tasty lunches; on time coffee and tea... More