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Pongwe Bay Resort

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Beach/ocean view
Junior Suite | Terrace/patio
Gym
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

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10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region, 0581
  • Pongwe Beach
    4 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    11 min walk
  • Uroa Beach
    6 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    76 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow

Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Room, Sea Facing

Junior Room, Sea Facing

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View (Master)

Suite, Sea View (Master)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Pongwe

Beachside getaway.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pongwe Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Uroa Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uroa Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marumbi Beach - 17 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sai marce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obama Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Island - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tartaruga - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pongwe Bay Resort

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. At Pongwe Bay Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Pongwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Pongwe Bay Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maji Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Toys

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach volleyball
  • Canoe available
  • Fitness center
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 39
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pongwe Bay Resort
Pongwe Bay Resort Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Bay Resort Hotel
Pongwe Bay Resort Pongwe
Pongwe Bay Resort Hotel Pongwe

Pongwe Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fabulous 👌 love it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull place ! Clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, super relaxing, delicious pool. Staff super nice and helpful. Activities on certain days. Be aware of tide changes but that's across all the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
It was excellent vacation, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was good, the room was very clean. Be sure we will return
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The staff were courteous and professional. Attentive and were approachable. I enjoyed the atmosphere. The bed was uncomfortable but everything else was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vilde

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Viljar

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paseka

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lubomira, San Francisco

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Hamza

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hasina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Place for Family Getaway
The pictures will fool you! This place is filthy with cracked floors, overpriced room rates, beverages and zero customer care!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Positive aspects: - Service is pretty good. Entire staff is unbelievably friendly, cordial, polite, and they are extremely attentive. - Precision Air cancelled my flight with extremely short notice (don't fly with them) and even though I had booked and paid for a taxi for an hour later, the resort got another taxi to show up within minutes to take me to the airport. I wouldn't have made it to my flight otherwise. - The drinks from the bar are pretty great, they take a little bit making them but it's worth it. They even told me when they had received not so good mangoes that would make the flavor of one of the drinks subpar l. Negative things: - Would get our meal order wrong. Even when they got it right, the food was bad. We should probably have stocked with burgers and the blue Marlin. - We got a couple's massage and the hygiene of the place was not ideal. Also, the massage was kinda weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, calm and quiet resort with excellent overall service, location and amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Wakisoso, Quebec

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The place was close to the ocean, it gives you a beautiful breeze in the evening. What i did not like, is that bad management and kind like like dis organise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ellen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach is not worth it but property restaurant is very decent. It is meant for a quiet place, so no tv ...could get quite boring. Pool was nice ...for a couple days retreat it’s fine...for a week...not really
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and facilities, but shower system is not good enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019