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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.

For solitude it is great. The spa is wonderful but for activities, there's absolutely nothing to do. It's an hour drive to everything. The property always provided transportation when requested. The tour operator on site will customize anything you want. The low tide is so far out, you can't swim in the ocean. It's a nice property with one restaurant but I wanted activities and the ability to swim in the ocean. The staff was wonderful!!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
572 reviews
Price from$89per 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$390per 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$166.63per 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$263per 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$138per 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$70per 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
152 reviews
Price from$569.05per 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
245 reviews
Price from$320per 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$195.80per 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
154 reviews
Price from$686per 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

  • Avg. price/night: $166.63
    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
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $599
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 152 reviews
    Amazing food. Professional staff that treat you like a friend. Very well designed & well maintained rooms and facilities. A true tropical kind of relaxed vibe - surrounded by a jungle with a white sandy beach. Very "boutique" as described - not too many people, each guest had his own little piece of heaven. I participated in an amusing Maasai Tribe dance on a weekend dinner. There was even a chill cat sleeping next to my room each day...
    Jonathan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $390
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 180 reviews
    The location is incredibly unique, the lodge has only 5 rooms, the staff really cares about the guests, Margarita was amazing, she went above and beyond to help us and anticipate our needs, she also helped us plan our trip and recommended amazing places to visit. The food at the restaurant was the best we had in Zanzibar. We stayed at Sultan Villa, it has the best views, and the interior is authentic. I truly loved this place.
    Nour
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $390
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $320
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 245 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
    Family with young children
  • 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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $132
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 121 reviews
    Everything! The property is a hidden gem in Zanzibar! The staff are so welcoming and pays attention to detail in way that cannot be described, you just have to experience it. We absolutely loved that in this case Instagram is reality. At Karibu Beach Resort you are steps away from the beach, rich culture, excursions, amazing disappearing sandbanks, and inviting locals.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $686
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 154 reviews
    Tulia Zanzibar is truly a unique resort. Every aspect of the property is of utmost quality, the bungalows are spacious and extremely well appointed. There are only 16 rooms which makes it intimate and relaxing. The food is delicious, and most of all the team is super friendly, professional and will go over and beyond to make sure you spend an amazing time.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 107 reviews
    We had a very warm welcome from the staff and everybody was very polite. The rooms were very nice and clean. The resort is beautifuly arranged and decorated. The pool is very good. Beach is right there, but be aware of tides on Zanzibar. Breakfast was very tasty and they offer multiple breakfast options.
    Milos
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $92
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 175 reviews
    We stayed at White Paradise for 6 nights, the hotel is located in a good area for relaxing, all meals were delicious and freshly cooked we looked forward to every meal, their service is excellent right from the Masai at the gate to their senior management, White Paradise is home away from home
    Judith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $132
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 121 reviews
    This is a very private boutiqe hotel, with just around 12 rooms - about 6 were occupied while we were there. It felt really private. Breakfast is a la carte, with many options. Staff was constantly cleaning and doing small fixes around the place. It was always stunning and spotless.
    Ete
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $278
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 254 reviews
    The beach, the privacy and the hotel in general -- just wonderful. We really enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. I would recommend Pongwe to anyone looking to kick back, relax and just enjoy the views.
    Dana
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $320
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 245 reviews
    Lovely new hotel with very friendly staff. The Food and Beverage staff in particular were superb. We had a number of special dietary requirements and the Manager went out of his way to help us with them.
    Damien
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $93.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 573 reviews
    Wonderful staff. A small and cozy hotel. They made any efforts to address our requests. Nice pool with sweet water and lovely rooms. They have water sports and nice restaurant deep into the sea
    Eitan
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 80 reviews
    A hotel with nice layout. You can see very well the low/high tide difference and it is beautiful. Nice and big pool. The staff at the restaurant - always smiling, made you feel also happy.
    Cristina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $278
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $92
    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
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 80 reviews
    It was really nice And they have a driver called Mousa he was wonderful incase anyone wants to go around zanzibar definitely take Mousa as your driver asanteni sana
    Ruqaya
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $599
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 152 reviews
    Beds were very comfortable - although a bit small. The spa was lovely and the small hotel felt and personal.
    Lucy
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $93.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 573 reviews
    The rustic style of the hotel was wonderful. it’s simple, nice ans clean
    Abdelkrim
    Young couple