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.
Alexandra
Austria
Pongwe Beach Hotel is embedded in a beautiful tropical garden and situated right at the beach. We‘ve loved its secluded location, the beach is not accessible during high tide and that means that you don‘t get bothered by beach boys as much (rarely ever, to be honest). We‘ve had a beach front room that was literally a stone‘s throw away from the beach, it couldn‘t have been any more convenient! The room was spacious and spotless, also our 14yr old daughter had a full single bed to use. The turn down service in the evening is something you don‘t usually see in that category, so we were pleasantly surprised. Another nice touch is the option to order early morning coffee / tea, that gets quietly delivered to your terrace from 07:00 am onwards, so as an early bird you can enjoy your first cup of coffee on the daybed of your room terrace and enjoy the wonderful beach view whilst others are still sleeping.
We‘ve booked half board and were not disappointed - the menu was very diverse, each day you could choose between meat / fish / vegetarian options for your main course. There‘s a buffet twice a week as well, plus evening entertainment on 2 days, we‘ve enjoyed both very much! The staff is most welcoming and attentive, no matter if housekeeping, restaurant, reception….as a guest you feel your presence is appreciated and every wish is taken care of. I usually never book 3-star hotels, but with this one got tempted because of its exceptional reviews - and they are all true, so can highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!
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.
Shabir
Malawi
Nothing really. It was a waste of money the location is very bad. The staff lack training in hospitality and the restaurant hasn’t got much choice and the quality and taste leaves a lot to be desired
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.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge is located in Pongwe. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony, a terrace and a seating area....
Erzsebet
Hungary
The hotel has a beautiful tropical garden, and a very nice and quiet beach near to it. The room was basic but comfortable, with nice view to the garden. The staff is really nice. I appreciate that I could stay longer in the room on my last day, as my flight was late in the evening, that helped a lot. It’s not a luxury hotel, but still a beautiful place to stay and relax. The area is quiet, so only come here, if you want to relax only.
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.
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.
Bhavika
United Kingdom
All of the staff were exceptional, especially Esther for upgrading us for our parents big anniversary, Cecelia on reception for helping us with any questions we had, all of the dining room staff and management as we as head of housekeeping who would check we were happy and if we had any problems they could help with throughout our stay.
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.
Oliver
Germany
From the moment we arrived at the Karibu Beach Resort we felt we had made a great choice and that was borne out by the idyllic location, accommodation and service we received. Staff were polite, attentive and professional but not overbearing. Our room was of a very high standard with little touches that made you feel special. The menu was varied with some very tasty dishes which were pleasing to the eye, and a good choice of drinks. Awesome. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back for another luxury break.
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.
Angus
United Kingdom
The hotel was simply perfect, everything we could have hoped for on our honeymoon and more! From start to finish it was flawless service from the friendliest and most attentive staff we’ve ever experienced. The location, rooms, pool, facilities, etc were all amazing and the layout/size of the hotel was great! Finally, the food was exceptional and the all inclusive is well worth it! Overall, Tulia made our honeymoon so special and we can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you!
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...
Paulina
Poland
The manager Vladi and staff were extremely kind and very helpful. The hotel is located in a quiet, peaceful area, making it a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's a very large pool, clean rooms, delicious food, and a wide variety of dishes with a different menu every day. There were hardly any mosquitoes because the staff sprayed insect repellent daily. There were different attractions every day, including a Maasai show, movie night, and more.
Local Maasai guarded the hotel and the surrounding area, making us feel safe. Additionally, they ran a small shop selling handmade souvenirs—I highly recommend checking it out! :)
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
Scored 6.0
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
Scored 6.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 6.0
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
Scored 10
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.
amazing location with a private beach, we went on a wonderful reef walk with Juma and saw puffer fish and starfish! they also have kayaks and SUPs you can take out. the chef was amazing, we really enjoyed the breakfast and dinner each day and they catered well to our vegan requests. the hotel staff are excellent and will go out of their way to give you the best experience. also highly recommend the spa treatments. the rooms are great, very quiet and comfortable
The hotel is excellent. Good facilities, well located.
We were very well received and we were given access to the room at 9am, when we were supposed to only be able to access the room after 2pm.
The Staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is very good.
It was already my second time in Zanzibar and it was the best, without a doubt.
I highly recommend this hotel.
I will come back.
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.
Small hotel, large airy rooms, opening up on to the beach/rocks, menu changes daily. Very friendly and helpful staff. can walk along beach at low tide and pop into other hotels e.g. Pongwe Beach. will also arrange day trips.
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
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