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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach lodge with spa

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Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Pongwe, Pongwe, Pongwe, Zanzibar Central
  • Pongwe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Uroa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Bay View

Standard Double Room, Bay View

  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (50)
The price is CA $358
per night
CA $426 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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About the area

Pongwe

Walk to the beach.At this Pongwe lodge, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Mapenzi Beach. Mtoni Palace Ruins and Mnemba Island are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 15 min walk
  • Uroa Beach - 17 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 20 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sai marce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obama Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Island - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tartaruga - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

3.5-star beach lodge with spa
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Pongwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2018
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Island Pongwe Lodge Adults
Island Lodge Adults
Island Pongwe Adults
The Island Pongwe Lodge Adults Only
The Pongwe Adults Only Pongwe
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Lodge
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Pongwe
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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 stars.
Highly recommend. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at The Pongwe for our honeymoon. Frank and the entire staff were wonderful and made our stay extra special from start to finish, from the room presentation to a special dinner at the end of our trip and fresh flowers to celebrate our new marriage at every meal. The location is lovely, quiet and clean. You feel like you’re transported to a different world when you’re on the island. The food every night was out of this world, with dinners particularly spectacular with fresh seafood including lobster and crab. This place left a warm feeling in our hearts - we would recommend it, highly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a special place! We only stayed 2 nights but had an amazing time. The food is delicious and service was perfect (thank you to Juma and Frank specifically).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent very nice place to stay for a couple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donatello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect couple's vacation
I visited The Island with my fiancee and it was an incredible experience. This little gem of an island is one of a kind. Around 6 bangalows, beautifully decorated and clean. Environment friendly plastic free and with recyclable products. The food is outstanding. Their onsite restaurant serves delicious pasta and other seafood dishes as well as delicious breakfasts. The staff is super friendly and professional. Vaileth served us most of the times and she was the best. Always happy and making sure we were satisfied with food and service. The managers Amine and his wife Margo are running this little paradise to perfection. Dont hesitate to book, if you can make it to Pongwe, the Island is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bhumika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing but Positive Vibes
The island is chock-full if friendly and comforting staff members which truly elevate the unique experience provided by the island itself. The villas were extremely clean and we didn’t even encounter one big inside ours. The pool was a nice addition and just walking around being surrounded by palms, turquoise waters and silence was as breathtaking as it gets. To add to all this - THE FOOD was extraordinary. Hats off to the chef. We had 4 meals here within 24 hours time and loved each one! Thank you to all the staff that make the island an incredible place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Charmant petit îlot au calme
Charmant petit îlot avec 5 villas dont une grande où nous étions pendant 4 jours. Le restaurant était très bien et bon. Frank, le chef concierge était toujours prêt à aider.
Villa du sultan
Restaurant
Allée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ossi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neljä päivää paratiisissa
Aivan ihana paratiisisaari rauhallisen Pongwen rannan edustalla! Saimme alusta loppuun loistavaa palvelua ja saimme myös upgraden sviittiin, koska se sattui olemaan vapaana. Ruoka erinomaista (parasta ruokaa zanzibarilla) sekä aamupalalla että illallisella ja sitä pystyi tilaamaan myös omaan villaan ja omalle terassille. Saarelta pääsee helposti mereen uimaan nousuveden aikaan ja aktiviteetteja/retkiä myös kohtuullisesti tarjolla. Ehkä ennemmin kuitenkin saari sopii rentoutumiseen ja rauhalliseen oleiluun. Ekologisuus on huomioitu kaikessa ja saarella ja villoissa on niin kaunista, kaikki tarkkaan mietittyä. Ainoa miinus ilmastoinnin puuttuminen, jonka toki tiesimme etukäteen. Saari on kuitenkin niin rauhallinen (vain 6 villaa ja ravintola sulkeutuu klo 22), että pystyimme hyvin nukkumaan ikkunat auki (hyttysverkot löytyy ikkunoista), jolloin merituuli viilensi huoneilmaa. Saarella voi nähdä myös bush babies apinoita iltaisin ja saarella muutama ystävällinen koira ja kissa vieraiden seurana. Täydellinen loma!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Yessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel muy recomendable
Increíble hotel en la isla, vistas espectaculares, puestas y salidas del sol son lo mejor; el personal muy amable y la comida súper deliciosa, lo recomiendo muchísimo!! El hotel es maravilloso
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avis Mitigé
Restaurant au top. Hôtel plutôt très moyen. A mon avis au top il y a 10ans. Venir pour manger un grand oui, par contre hôtellerie non. Bien trop chère par rapport à ce qu il y a sur l île. Petite chambre. Pas de WiFi dans les chambres.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ditlev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A litle paradise
Perfect place for our honeymoon. Very quiet and peaceful in the most beautiful surroundings. The service was top notch and the food was fresh and well cooked. we hope to be able to return again one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Enio Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una full immersion nella marea
Approdati dopo un faticoso safari in Tanzania per cui ci siamo veramente goduti la struttura per tutti i 5 giorni del ns soggiorno. Solo 5 camere, pied dans l' eau, che 2 volte al giorno si ritira e poi ritorna trasformando lo scoglio in un' isola. Letteralmente immersi in questo spettacolo magico e misterioso della natura. Personale gentilissimo (un grazie particolare a Violet e Juma). Cibo squisito. Che altro dire? Altamente consigliato.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stein-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good choice. Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Good food. Not the best for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
everything in our stay at The Island was Perfect. The room, simple but cozy, with our private patio (remember to have breakfast served on the patio!!!) overlooking the ocean and our private sun beds. The surroundings, with the sea weed farms and the sandbanks emerging with the low tide. The staff, effective and always with a smile. The food, superlative (seafood mixed grill and sea urchins a must try!). We had to leave but we left our heart there! Strongly recommended!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018