Azao Resort & Spa

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Private beach, white sand, beach shuttle, sun loungers

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Garden

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

On private beach
Bar
Gym
Pool
Room service
Spa

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Free bottled water

60 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Free bottled water

Ocean view
39 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Garden View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Sofa bed - single

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers

On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
All inclusive

About the neighborhood

Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199

What's nearby

Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Uroa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
Marumbi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
Mapenzi Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zanzi Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Sai marce - ‬8 min drive
‪Obama Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪The Island - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Kiwengwa Beach

Consider a stay at Azao Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and a beach shuttle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a body wrap, a massage, or a facial. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Palma Court Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like beach volleyball. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and concierge services
Wedding services, table tennis, and a banquet hall

Room features

All guestrooms at Azao Resort & Spa have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
Balconies, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, Hebrew, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Karibu Bar
Palma Court Restaurant

Things to do

Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Games
Health club
Outdoor pool
Playground
Steam room
Table tennis

Family friendly

Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
Accessible airport shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Azao Pongwe

Azao Resort Opulent Pongwe

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Azao Resort & Spa By Opulent Pongwe

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Frequently asked questions

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Azao Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Azao Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Azao Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Azao Resort & Spa located?

This Pongwe hotel is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pongwe Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and Uroa Beach. Marumbi Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Azao Resort & Spa Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10

No beach access.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10

Nice Hotel. Great Value. Friendly staff. Big and clean rooms

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10

I had to think long an hard as to wheter I'd reccomend this hotel. This is a great hotel for families and couples. The pool is great and the food is good. Take advantage of the free bikes. We stayed in a beautiful oceanview bungalow but we had issues with the water working properly so we had to relocate to a villa without a view. I feel like the staff is a little lazy and there was a disconnect. The spa was under construction. I was pleasantly surprised when the staff surprised me with a birthday cake

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10

Ho soggiornato all'Azao per 7 notti con 3 amiche, la permanenza in hotel è stata piacevole, posto molto tranquillo, indicato per chi come noi voleva rilassarsi. Forse persino troppo tranquillo però, alla sera dopo cena mancava qualsiasi tipo di intrattenimento ( musica, spettacoli o altro) per cui dopo cena non si poteva fare altro che andare subito a dormire, eventualmente con l'unica possibilità di bere qualcosa al bellissimo bar sul mare, collegato all'hotel da una passerella, molto suggestivo però appunto al meno un po di musica sarebbe stata piacevole. Personale cortese ma con tempistiche troppo lunghe nel rispondere alle nostre esigenze, nota negativa il mare impraticabile. Fondo in parte sabbioso simile a fango, ci si sprofonda dentro fino alla caviglia ed é impossibile camminare e la restante parte rocciosa molto tagliente, con la bassa mare impossibile quasi entrare. Ci siamo dovute spostare ogni giorno per cercare il mare bello. Cibo ok

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10

Azao resort is a nice hotel but be aware, there is no beach. If your plan is to relax by the pool, this is a great resort. If you plan to swim in the ocean and relax on the beach, this might not be the best option. We were aware of it, but kinf of hope we could go swim. It was not possible during our stay. we ended up moving to another hotel. However, the resort is nice, in the nature, it's calm, the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is extremey friendly and always ready to help. The pool is big, well maintained. We opted for the all inclusive and it was a good idea as the resort is isolated. There is not much around and if you end up paying for food at the hotel, it can be a bit expensive. The resort is quite big, there is a jetté where you can go for a drink after dinner. It's fine. Food wasgood. I feel I got what I paid for. It wasn't very expensive compared to other options, so got what I paid for. At low tide, we could go explore the beach (rocks, crabs, etc). We enjoyed it, but after a few days, we felt it was time to move elsewhere. My recommendation would be to spend a few days and move to another part of the hotel.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10

sehr gutes Essen, schöne und leckere Coctails, sauber, nett Service, es gibt ein einzige Probleme mit dem Hotel, dass es kein Strand hat. Das SwimmingPool ist doch schön, aber wir wolltem auf jedem Fall am Meer auch baden, was das Hotel leider nicht erlaubt. Am besten Strände sind ca. 1 Stunde weg, und man muss Taxi dazu bezahlen.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

2/10

We bought a 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden view. Garden view is like a wild Bush that they don’t take care per 1month with a lot of insects and frogs and a lot of lizards. The way to go to the room is so so bad that the guy that bring our luggage broke 2 luggage wheels bringing them. When we arrive in the room. At lobby hotel after one hour in a cab they didn’t offer us nothing to drink and a lot of unnecessary paper to fill out. Really I never saw this. Very incompetent people working there. Even English she cannot talk. When we arrive in the room. The pool was really really dirty. Look at pictures green with a gutter from the roof and a lot of tiles falling them. I didn’t believe in this. Special note Hilton bought this hotel. Do they know that they are waiting for guests with all of those problems? One room was upstairs and the bathroom was in another floor with a dangerous stairs to go. And the villa is like a building that we share the pool. Rooms small and completely separated. Where did you saw a villa like this in a 4 star hotel ? Staying with kids is completely insane in a place like this. After 1 hour they give us another room with a pool falling out the tiles but that look clean and a roof gutter. Then they put 2 chair beds for the kids for spend that night. Stay away from azao resort. Very disappointed. You need to check the stars and downgrade it. Maybe it’s only for local people.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10

Had a fabulous stay at Azao. The only thing we were a bit disappointed by was the lack of beach and nothing in walking distance. It seems like many people never leave the resort, which is not exactly my style of travel. Otherwise, incredible staff! Kevin, Rose, Elizabeth and Farhat were so kind to us during our stay. Nice rooms! Food was varied (would have liked more local food- now it’s only one night per week). I had no idea it was owned by Hilton. Apparently they have plans to renovate. I just hope they don’t change the staff or add a ton more rooms- the size was nice as it was not too crowded nor too desolate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10

Friendly and helpful staff and management. Clean and high "Zanzibar standard" on all facilities. Food was awesome for adults and teenagers. Atmosphere around pool-area was relaxing and promoting meetings with other guest and the helpful bartenders. Would recommend this resort to all my friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017