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. Each room at Azao Resort & Spa is air-conditioned and equipped with a mosquito net, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They each have a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms feature a balcony and sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or relax with a drink at the pool bar. A variety of activities are available in the surrounding area, including snorkelling, diving and kite surfing. Other facilities at Azao Resort & Spa include a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. The resort features a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and luggage storage facilities. Zanzibar City is within 32 km of Azao Resort & Spa, while Nungwi is 45 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is 35 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Trevor
    Uganda Uganda
    NICE BEACH FRONT WITH GOOD VIEW OF THE CORAL REEFS WHLIST BOAT RIDING
  • Lungile
    South Africa South Africa
    It was great, filling and variety of options to select from daily.
  • Terry
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were friendly and extremely polite. Fantastic facilities and very clean.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Azao Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

House rules

Azao Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Azao Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Azao Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Azao Resort & Spa

  • Yes, Azao Resort & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Azao Resort & Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Azao Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Azao Resort & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Azao Resort & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Private beach area
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Waxing services
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Manicure
    • Massage chair
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room

  • Guests staying at Azao Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Azao Resort & Spa is 2.6 miles from the centre of Pongwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Azao Resort & Spa include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Villa