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Pongwe Bay Resort, hotel in Pongwe

Pongwe Bay Resort is located on Pongwe Beach. This beachfront resort is surrounded by a lush and tropical garden, white sand beach and a swimming pool.

Don't hesitate to book this hotel wether you are a couple or travelling with children... If you like to be somewhere: that is more authentic than fancy, where you can walk and be barefoot on the whole property, where you are surrounded by a team that is kind and modest - clearly trying to give you the best experience possible. The room exceeded our expectations, way better than the photos would suggest. The new restaurant & bar: "The Club" is magical. Hope to be back soon.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
572 reviews
Price from£70.70per night
The Island - Pongwe Lodge, hotel in Pongwe

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, The Island - Pongwe Lodge has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

A beautiful getaway from everything. Very calm. The staff are friendly and they take very good care of you. The chef was so nice and special thank you to regina, juma and frank for being sweet and welcoming.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
180 reviews
Price from£309.79per night
Seasons Lodge Zanzibar, hotel in Pongwe

Featuring a private beach area, Seasons Lodge Zanzibar is a hotel in Pongwe offering water sports facilities and garden. The property also features an outdoor swimming pool.

The cottage rooms are exceptionally good value for Zanzibar - they are spacious, right on the beach and incredibly private. The food is good and the beach is quiet without beach boys which is a huge plus.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
376 reviews
Price from£105.93per night
Pongwe Beach Hotel, hotel in Pongwe

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Pongwe Beach Hotel is located in Pongwe. WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio and a seating area.

The grounds were beautiful and it was so peaceful
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
254 reviews
Price from£208.91per night
Azao Resort & Spa, hotel in Pongwe

Located on the shore of the Indian Ocean, Azao Resort & Spa offers guests a relaxing getaway in Pongwe, Zanzibar. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi in the public areas.

Everything The food was excellent
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
80 reviews
Price from£109.62per night
Santa Maria Coral Park, hotel in Pongwe

Offering beachfront accommodations in Pongwe, Santa Maria Coral Park has a restaurant and bar on site and offers special diet menus on request. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surroundings.

Such lovely hosts helpful, kind, honest, welcoming. The place is like an oasis of calm... Brilliant, authentic, real and unpretentious. Great staff, good food, fun atmosphere and local
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
148 reviews
Price from£55.60per night
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel, hotel in Pongwe

Set in Pongwe and featuring a private beach area on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel features a swimming pool at the beach area with a pool bar.

The beachfront location is nice. Feels very secluded, which was a welcome respite. Most of the staff were welcoming and the food / entertainment was enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the massage!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
153 reviews
Price from£293.55per night
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, hotel in Pongwe

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Everything amazing! High recommended
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
244 reviews
Price from£254.19per night
Karibu Beach Resort, hotel in Pongwe

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

This resort seems as if it’s brand new; every detail has been considered. The staff is stellar, going out of their way to make you feel welcome. The included breakfast is delicious and you are Literally steps from the beach. I had a partial ocean view room and was upgraded for my last two nights- both rooms were great but the ocean view, which was visible from the bed, was great. It’s a fantastic getaway location.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
119 reviews
Price from£155.53per night
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, hotel in Pongwe

Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 17 mi from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service.

Everything. Amazing location. Friendliest staff I've ever met, great food, nothing not to like.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
153 reviews
Price from£544.92per night
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What Guests Said About Pongwe:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Pongwe is an isolated beach, at low tide the sea is very far...

    Pongwe is an isolated beach, at low tide the sea is very far away and, even at high tide, it is very shallow - you cannot swim. Kiwengwa beach, next door (10 minutes by car) is much better, more lively, with many shops and good hotels.
    ANTONIO EUCLIDES
    Brazil
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    There is not much to do in the local area other than visit...

    There is not much to do in the local area other than visit other hotel resorts. We did visit a local school to make a donation and I would advise bringing something with you to donate e.g notebooks, sweets, money
    Maia
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Small remote holiday village with the white sand beach but...

    Small remote holiday village with the white sand beach but not having good beach maintenance (seaweed, some dirt on the beach). Little bit far from anything in Zanzibar (far from Stone city and airport, far from spectacular Nungwi and Paje beach). No bars, restaurants, shops and infrastructure outside the holiday resort due to remote location and low density of tourists.
    Viesturs Pumpurs
    Latvia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    At first sight you can say....what to do here ?....no shops,...

    At first sight you can say....what to do here ?....no shops, just some local fruits selling points, no crowded areas, less traffic than anywhere but more nature than anywhere around. It's exactly the opposite comparing with Paje. If you need a quiet, family friendly, uncrowded spot.....ask for Pongwe. And if you want to understand why I'm saying these....just go on Pongwe beach when low tide is there.
    Fribel
    Romania
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I did not visit Pongwe town.

    I did not visit Pongwe town. I stayed in a luxury boutique hotel north of the town as I like a quiet holiday. The only problem was the tide leaving an unattractive expanse of muddy rocks. The hotel's pontoon helped with access to the sea when the tide was high.
    caroline
    Eswatini
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The accommodation and restaurant in Weavers Lodge was...

    The accommodation and restaurant in Weavers Lodge was outstanding and the beach was idyllic. The tide tends to be out until about 3pm (July/Aug stay) and there are some sharp rocks - if your feet are particularly fragile, water shoes are a good idea. We cycled to the next village - an enjoyable afternoon trip. Very friendly locals.
    Joanne
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Pongwe

  • From £132.36 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 376 reviews
    Breakfast is simple but very delicious. It is all fresh and home made just like dinner - delicious. There is daily menu with quite a variety of food to choose - it was all very tasty. The beach is right in front of the hotel - however, there is a high and low tide which does not allow you to swim all throughout the day. Nonetheless it doesn’t stop one from enjoying and loving the place. Staff was very polite and nice. The property was extremely clean. Sea lodge - romantic, cosy, comfortable - absolutely beautiful!
    Maja
    Qatar
  • From £309.79 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 180 reviews
    Out stay at Pongwe Lodge was amazing. Such a well thought out space, absolutely stunning. Everything about the place was faultless. Our room was superb with a view to die for. The food was top quality but the best thing about the Lodge was the staff. They could not be more helpful and everything that they did, they did with a smile on their faces. I could not recommend the Lodge highly enough. We will definitely return!
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • From £73.08 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 175 reviews
    Very friendly, helpful staff. Amazing food, quiet - perfect for families. The villas, pool and restaurant were all stunningly beautiful. The grounds were kept looking pristine and gardeners were out every day helping to keep things tidy. Our room was cleaned every day and our beds turned down every evening. The hotel managers were really helpful when advising us on trips around the island and places to visit.
    Holly
    United Kingdom
  • From £55.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    Staff very nice and will do extra things to help. Generally peaceful, although some noise from neighbouring hotels. Nice having bushbabies around and lots of trees. Easy to chat with other people staying. Restaurant area is nice, next to the sea, good breeze from the sea to keep cool. Felt relaxed and safe.
    Kate
    United Kingdom
  • From £254.19 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 244 reviews
    The hotel is excellent, the service is impeccable, the food is very good. Service at the bar is a little slow. The hotel beach is not suitable for swimming - at low tide the sea is almost 2 km away - although the view is very beautiful.
    ANTONIO EUCLIDES
    Brazil
  • From £309.79 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 180 reviews
    The property has a delicious restaurant, nice staff, unique infrastructure, clean surroundings, easy access to the ocean/beach. Very quiet, calm. We were met by a young manager in charge, he was very nice and helpful at all times.
    Irina
    Armenia
  • From £220.83 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 254 reviews
    exceptional service, lovely rooms, amenities like providing guests with a beach basket, robes, and a sun hat in case you forgot to pack it. The beach was secluded and very quiet. The air conditioner above the bed was fantastic.
    Julie
    United States of America
  • From £104.85 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 119 reviews
    We stayed at the hotel for a week. Very beautiful little hotel. Newly renovated. Spotless clean. Nice and quiet. Staff very attentative and kind. Delicious breakfast. Great cocktails. We got free upgrade the two last days.
    Lisa
    Denmark
  • From £544.92 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews
    1) food - high quality menus with local ingredients from Chef Mgeni 2) exceptionally well groomed garden 3) sunrise view from the porch 4) massage team 5) friendly staff 6) next door beach 7) transfer on island included
    Ben
    Germany
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews
    My wife and I love water entertainment and being there off-season (we were just two couples!) allowed us to enjoy it to the fullest, as we like it, with the full and very discreet support of the hotel staff.
    Prosper
    United States of America
  • From £74.23 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 572 reviews
    The location, atmosphere, food staff and overall the whole hotel was exceptional. Hotel staff was extremely profesional and friendly.Ideal for couples who want a romantic escape or relax after stone town.
    Horvath
    Hungary
  • From £55.60 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    Very friendly staff and good food. Pool was a good alternative considering the sea was rocky and affected by low/high tide. Resort was clean and well shaded area with palm trees and beach baby.
    _
    _Cristina_Serban
    Romania
  • From £220.83 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 254 reviews
    The staff is awesome, the restaurant is really great (people from other hôtels come for dinner). It's calm and very peaceful. We felt in paradise during our stay in Pongwe Beach Hôtel
    Julien
    France
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 107 reviews
    Small place without the extreme luxury feeling of other hotels. Much more personal than other places. Excellent breakfast and good meals otherwise at a reasonable price. Very quiet.
    Jamie
    Norway
  • From £73.08 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 175 reviews
    the big room and the palm trees are the best reasons to relax and enjoy the stay. the hotel has access to the beach of pongwee. the service and the staff are very nice.
    MOHAMED
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £132.36 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 376 reviews
    Everything about the hotel was good. There's a nice common area with beds and a pool where you can eat or drink at anytime. The food is different everyday.
    Maxime
    Switzerland
  • From £104.85 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 119 reviews
    The rooms are quite spacious, the hotel is very quiet. The whole place + beach is sparkling clean Special mention: the foccacia was delicious!!
    Yvan N.
    Kenya
  • From £74.23 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 572 reviews
    I love the staff!!! I had so much fun during my stay! I traveled solo and it was such an amazing experience staying at Pongwe Bay! 🙏🏼😍
    Kharen Claire
    Saudi Arabia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews
    The little corner of paradise. Amazing beach and view from the room. Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was good
    Lilia
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £254.19 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 244 reviews
    the beach
    Mishari
    Kuwait