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

OMG, where do I start? Oh yes, I’ll start with the staff who were absolutely amazing! We can’t thank Frank, Irene and the rest of the team enough for their great service and helpfulness during our four night stay at The Island. My husband’s got a slight walking impairment which means walking out to the Island during low tide is a bit of a challenge but Frank and his team made sure that was not going to be a hindrance to visit this beautiful, blissful and relaxing place. Pole pole!

Ulla-stina Sweden

I've spent 4 nights at pongwe island and that was the best vacation ever. Hotel consists of 6 rooms, reception, swimming pool and the restaurant. Very friendly personnel tried everything to make my time on island as good as possible. Food in the restaurant is very delicious and you can feel as you would have private chef. Frank showed me the island and every opportunity to spend time on Zanzibar, He helped me to organise every day in this paradise. Rooms are tidy with amazing view of the ocean. There are security guards 24/7 and I've felt safe. That was real carefree stay and I would higly recommend everyone to visit this place.

Jakub Poland

The location is charming, like having your own private island… We were only four people when we stayed, meaning the service was super-personal: all the staff looked after us beautifully. We felt very safe and comfortable. We thank the hotel very sincerely for upgrading us to an Ocean View room. The food was exceptional. We loved being able to eat fresh food every day. Everything was at a high standard. We recommend this hotel very warmly and thank in particular Regina, Irene, Frank and Sabas for their kindness and all they did for us during our stay.

Susan Switzerland

The most special hotel I have ever been to. The Island is a magical experience. The view changes every few hours and it is just beautiful. The staff are absolutely wonderful and take care of every little detail. Don’t hesitate book your reservation here!

Yaar Argentina

It was a no-compromise stay and everything was flawlessly executed. We were lucky enough to have spent some time in the sultan room and it was nothing short of amazing. The food was really memorable, with local Zanzibarian seafood with a touch of Italian perfection. Frank, who was managing our experience and helped with all requests, made our time really special. He was very nice and forthcoming, seeing what we might need before we even had to ask. Really really cool. If you are looking for a great and memorable time, where can experience the beauty of the sea, look no further - as the Island is the perfect place to stay. Seeing the tide low in the morning with the sunrise reflecting on little pools of water, is just a sight to behold.

Karsten Germany

Just, WOW! The most magical, and exclusive, eco-friendly resort on the Indian Ocean! We spent ten nights and eleven days on this paradise island, and from start to finish (and everything in-between!) we were treated like royalty. All the staff were incredibly professional and attentive, brilliant and fun, and they became like family to us; we miss them enormously. Even Luna and Ara, the most friendly and well-behaved resident dogs, made us feel so welcome! The food (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner - daily fresh coconut water and watermelon juice!!) was exceptional, and we left a few kilos heavier!! We miss everyone and everything about The Island, and we hope that one day, we can return here again to see our "Rafiki's". Asante Sana! Thank you for the memories xx.

Oliver United Kingdom

unique place, Amazing atmosphere and wonderful staff!

Joana Portugal

fantastic retreat feels like you are in nature but with a boutique edge, loved all the animals and loved the restaurant. All food was included with no extra charges for certain things like lobster as you sometimes find. The staff were so nice and had little touches to make your stay extra special like ordering breakfast to your room and a private dinner spot if you reserve ahead.

Michelle United Kingdom

Everything, since the minute we walked in, we were treated like royalty. I refuse to single out any staff, they were all exceptional 👌

Piet United Kingdom