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Pongwe Bay Resort, hotel in Pongwe

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

Wonderful place to stay and to have a complete experience in Zanzibar. Great food, amazing view, we will come back for sure every time we will visit Zanzibar. The people that are working there are always available and ready to help. So if you want to enjoy a full experience full of amazing people, a dazzling accommodation and a super relaxing pool you should not miss this place.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
568 reviews
Price from£83.20per 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.

Authentic beautiful hotel right on the beachfront, the service from everyone was the best we’ve ever had at a hotel.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
256 reviews
Price from£217.96per 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 boasts a swimming pool at the beach area with a pool bar.

Lovely beach side hotel with excellent food
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews
Price from£305.26per night
Santa Maria Coral Park, hotel in Pongwe

Offering beachfront accommodation 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.

amazing place
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
149 reviews
Price from£59.52per night
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, hotel in Pongwe

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

Beautiful and clean
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
241 reviews
Price from£265.41per night
Karibu Beach Resort, hotel in Pongwe

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

I'm here for the second time, it's always beautiful. Hotel directly on the beach with nice and professional staff, very clean place with beautiful wooden decorations. Delicious food and the view from the restaurant of the ocean and the island - something wonderful. I'll definitely come back in three months
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
118 reviews
Price from£115.41per 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.

Nice beach,stunning views, OK food, relaxing and just what I needed.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
374 reviews
Price from£110.48per night
Azao Resort & Spa, hotel in Pongwe

Situated 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.

NICE BEACH FRONT WITH GOOD VIEW OF THE CORAL REEFS WHLIST BOAT RIDING
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
79 reviews
Price from£117.42per night
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, hotel in Pongwe

Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 27 km from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service.

Everything was great, we were thrilled
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
144 reviews
Price from£551.74per night
White Paradise Zanzibar, hotel in Pongwe

Offering a year-round large outdoor pool and sun terrace, White Paradise Zanzibar is set in Pongwe on a private beach in the Zanzibar Region, 26 km from Zanzibar City. Guests can enjoy the on-site...

The resort is great for spending a few days relaxing by the pool. Very friendly staff and very caring customer relation manager who make you feel welcome from the first minute. The property is very clean and well maintained. The rooms are large, quiet and beds are comfortable. WIFI connection is good throughout the facility. The large pool and dining areas are nice. The all-inclusive package includes catering a-la-carte (no buffet). The lunch and dinner menus are changed every day. Vegetarian options are available. We were kindly offered a late check-out free of charge (unfortunately we had to leave early).
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
175 reviews
Price from£80.43per night
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Budget hotels in Pongwe

  • Karibu Beach Resort
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews

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

    honestly cannot fault it so clean, staff amazing, FOOD UNREAL

  • Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

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

    Food,.rooms, staff are amazing. Very quiet and relaxing place.

  • Pongwe Beach Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 256 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful location, pool, food - great swimming spot

  • Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge is located in Pongwe. Free WiFi access is available.

    Fantastic super relaxing place to just do "niksen"

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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 £70.94 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 568 reviews
    Pongwe Bay Resort was a perfect holiday location for us. Our room was big and cozy with balcony and view to the garden, staff was extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfast options were one of the best I’ve seen. Resort has its own wellness center and they also have variety of stuff for you to use (paddle boards, water shoes, snorkeling equipment, football, yoga mats etc). Whenever we wanted to ho sightseeing or travel around hotel organized a driver for us. Pool area was also perfect with sea view and nice breeze from the sea.
    Kristi
    Estonia
  • From £107.26 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 374 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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 175 reviews
    I have stayed at 4 different resorts in Zanzibar and this was by far the best resort. The rooms were clean, the food was delicious and most importantly the staff was great. I stayed there with my wife and baby and everyone was always helpful . A big thank you to Ahmed and the other waiters in the restaurant, it was a pleasure. Also, a big thank you to Adela the manager for making our stay very enjoyable. I would strongly recommend this resort to anyone looking to relax in Zanzibar.
    Hamza
    Canada
  • From £70.94 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 568 reviews
    We had a fabulous 5 night stay at Pongwe Bay as a group of 5 adult family members. The staff were very friendly and hospitable, always going the extra mile. The 3 bedroom Bungalow we stayed in was spacious. Beds were hard but comfortable. Bushbabies came to our back patio each night and were very friendly. The breakfast food was good (not amazing by any means) however, the lunch and dinners were worth it! So delicious. The cocktails were also a big hit.
    Katie
    United States
  • From £57.91 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 39 reviews
    New, well-maintained, clean, nice pool, ocean right under your feet, very nice staff, Very affordable prices. A place for people who want silence, nothing more Located somewhere... No entertainment, you can walk along the beach in 30 minutes to the place where there are 4 nice hotels where you can eat well, and there is also a hotel and restaurant of a small island. Check the prices before.... Not everyone will enjoy them
    ela
    Ireland
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Everything was perfect. The Hotel and its facilities are amazing. The room was perfect. The staff were absolutely wonderful! We informed them that we were visiting Zanzibar on our honeymoon and they made sure that we had a memorable stay with them. From the room decorations, to the delicious food and great hospitality of the staff; everything was perfect. Special thanks to Chef Mubarak, Janeth and Esta :)
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £221.18 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 242 reviews
    Everything was amazing. It is such a beautiful resort with amazing staff, comfy beds, delicious food (excellent quality, best buffet). The shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion in the rooms smelled so nice. The hotel managers were so attentive and kind and welcoming. The grounds were also beautifully planted with lots of lush colorful greenery. I also enjoyed the ambient music they had playing.
    Fereshteh
    Canada
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    I love everything about this oasis in Pongwe. The very Kind staff, the swimming pool, the food, thé room, the hoooot water and the vibes. I will go back there as soon as possible. Thé beach Is only 1 min walk From the hôtel but there is a lot of sea Grass. I enjoyed thé wonderful sunset over there. You can enjoy the beach in Kikwenga, only 5-10min away by boda boda (moto taxi).
    Lesley
    France
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 118 reviews
    The best vacation of my life. The hotel is wonderful. the staff are great, i felt like part of the family. Chef the best of the best. Delicious freshly squeezed juices. Cleanliness at the highest level. Adults only hotel so you can really relax. Beautiful beach cleaned every morning. Best regards Mussa, John, Besta, Glady. You guys are great - I'll be back for sure!
    Luca
    France
  • From £313.67 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews
    Very relaxing and confortable boutique hotel on a private island in Pongwe bay. The cousine was excellent, the atmosphere very charming and the staff amazing: in particoular I want to thank you Margarita, who warmly welcame and assisted us during our stay, and Frank, who teached me Bao (local game) so well that by the end of the holiday I was able to beat him!
    Matteo
    Italy
  • From £110.99 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 79 reviews
    I stayed as a single person for an overnight visit. It was the perfect size and space for what I needed. Very clean and comfortable. I originally booked a single, but was upgraded to a double. I think it would have definitely on the small side if I were sharing that space it another person, though. The hotel staff was very kind and accommodating.
    Jain
    Canada
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Beautiful small Boutique Hotel with outstanding service. I felt extremly welcome and appreciated. The food was lovingly prepared and fresh. Friendly staff who went above and beyond to make my stay a memorable one. The Villa was beautiful and spacious. A clean and well kept little gem. Thank you so much for a beautiful stay!
    Claudia
    Austria
  • From £221.18 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 242 reviews
    It is a new hotel, with clean spacious rooms and a spacious shower. The room has international plugs and USB ports. The prawn curry was delicious. It has a beautiful beach, and I enjoyed the cool music by the pool during the day. Rama, the airport transfer driver was on time and professional.
    Jane D
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £110.99 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 79 reviews
    The hotel's amenities, spacious rooms, large pool, and areas for games like playing cards, pool table, volley ball, basketball, and football impressed me.Additionally, the meal is excellent, and the servers were pleasant.A calm setting for unwinding and enjoying Your self 😊.
    Said
    Tanzania
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 256 reviews
    The Pongwe hotel is an excellent place for those who are searching for quiet, relaxing and refined holidays. It is perfect for couples and families with children. People at Pongwe are extremely kind, receptive and caring. It was a pleasure to stay at this place.
    Zinayida
    Niger
  • From £52.28 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 149 reviews
    Just one word, perfect. staff was the best you can ask for. place is beautiful with real Zanzibar vibes. location was peaceful with very nice beaches. rooms are clean and spacious. food was delicious and pretty varied (except for breakfast).
    סמטנקה
    Israel
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 256 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
  • From £313.67 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews
    We paid for HB ( breakfast and dinner- *note* all nonalcoholic drinks, wine, beer and cocktails are additional) The food was a highlight of our stay and Consistently outstanding. The Island at Pongwe.
    Norma Jo
    United States
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 144 reviews
    an unique experience all together .. one of the premier resort in Zanzibar..staffs are very very friendly.they welcome you in unique way which feels really overwhelming.
    BIBHUDENDU
    Qatar
  • From £107.26 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 374 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