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Pongwe Bay Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Junior Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Room, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View (Master) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Sea View (Master)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region, 0581

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Marumbi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles

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

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Consider a stay at Pongwe Bay Resort and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking, beach volleyball, and snorkeling. In addition to 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on site, and water sports equipment
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and games
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pongwe Bay Resort boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pongwe Bay Resort
  • Pongwe Bay Resort
  • The Club
  • The Club

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 80
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 10 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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pongwe Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Pongwe Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Pongwe Bay Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Pongwe Bay Resort located?

This Pongwe hotel is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 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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Pongwe Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marquisette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is quiet and an escape to relax and renew.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Pongwe Bay Resort. The beach is beautiful, the gardens are so beautiful and the staff is amazing. The east side of the island is so calm and quite which was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nadia

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

Ekkehard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and green resort, friendly staff. I only missed a TV in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fabulous love every moment of it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I particularly appreciated the friendliness of the staff and the food. The hotel is very quiet and the view is splendid.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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

10/10 Excellent

JEFFRREY A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end, they were most welcoming and hospitable. Fantastic hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pole pole

The atmosphere was grear and all the staff was friedly, excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

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

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well run hotel in a traditional style with comfortable facilities and great staff. Excellent food. Quiet area near a local village with only a few other hotels and bars around. Nice bay with a walkable beach but limited for swimming due to the tides. Highly recommended for a relaxing quiet holiday. No TV's in room but some nice entertainment in the Restaurant on several evenings per week.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great resort. It's very, very beautiful. The architecture, the barefoot concept, the rooms, the beautiful sea view, all the friendly staff. I really liked everything. All the employees were always in a good mood, everyone tried to fulfill almost every wish of me and my daughter. Everyone was always nice, friendly, accommodating, funny, helpful. I really enjoyed it and had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent eight nights in August and enjoyed our stay at the resort. Our bungalow was very comfortable, and if you're looking for a quiet location where you can walk without sandals directly onto the beach, this is the place. The resort does not have fridges or TVs in the rooms to add to the laidback experience. The staff was very professional and assisted us with offsite trips, shopping areas, and arranging transportation. There are two restaurants; both are very good, but our favorite was the one situated on a pier overlooking the water.  Located on the east side of the island, low tide occurs every six hours, meaning you can't swim but can safely walk out almost a mile. The resort has sunbeds on the beach and next to the beautiful pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Pongwe Bay Resort! As soon as we arrived we felt taken care of and comfortable. We got to Zanzibar quite late but when we arrived we were welcomed with cool hand towels, our luggage was carried to our room for us, and our bed had beautiful hibiscus flowers laid on it. It was the perfect relaxing getaway! Prices were really reasonable, AC in the room was strong, and they arranged airport transfers for us which was convenient. WiFi was a bit of an issue- we had to go to the front desk in the morning most days and ask for the new password as they had to keep resetting it due to poor connection. The WiFi didn't seem to work in our room either so when we sent messages we had to go the main communal areas. Another small concern was when we wanted to explore the beach during low tide, as there were quite a few locals who would come up to us and try to take us on "tours" to find sea creatures or monkeys etc. They were always friendly and listened once we said we were not interested, but we felt bad always turning them all down. I didn't think it would be an issue since the resort has a "private beach," but we didn't like being followed around so it kept us close to the resort pool most days. Other than that though, we had an excellent time and would be back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hanif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first experience staying on Pongwe beach. The beach isn't comparable to what one gets at Nungwi or similar. It is quite rocky and the tide stays receeded most of the day. The resort was sparsely occupied and therefore very quiet and peaceful apart from Wednesday night when there was loud music until past 3AM at an adjacent property. The service staff were terrrific and catered for every need of ours without complaint or delay. Upendo, Abdallah, Leila and their teams were excellent with their service. The spa on the site is middling and could be much better in terms of the setup, ambiance and hygiene. One peculiar annoyance was that the resort leaves ALL their outdoor lights on at night including the half a kilometre long pier which causes unnecessary light polution which totally washes out the otherwise spectacular skies of East Coast Zanzibar. Even The Club, which is the restaurant on the pier, keeps all its inside lights on all night! That is a waste of power for an island that struggles with its power supply. Food was OK at the resort and we mostly ate at a local shack called Shashas Restaurant a kilometre down the beach. They were reasonably priced but be prepared to pay tourist prices for all food and drinks on this coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitendra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Jeanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très charmant tout à fait conforme aux photos, même mieux en vrai. Chambre très spacieuse, restaurant très bon le petit déjeuner est copieux. Tout été vraiment parfait dépaysement garanti Je conseille cet hôtel les yeux fermés
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosolen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura molto confortevole dal clima familiare . Molto attenti ai particolari super pulito e cambio di biancheria ogni giorno. MI SONO SENTITA COCCOLATA.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre séjour au Pongwe bay hôtel été tout simplement incroyable. L’hôtel est vraiment très beau, la chambre spacieuse avec une grande salle de bain une jolie terrasse tout est au calme , le jardin est très bien entretenue et surtout hôtel reposant ce dont nous avions besoin Je le recommande fortement
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Finns mer prisvärda

Boendet var okej, väldigt lyhört och otroligt hårda sängar. Förutom de så sprang de runt katter på hotellområdet, de satt vid borden i restaurangen och även på ens grejer runt solstolarna. Skulle jag rekommendera det till vänner och familj? Mest troligt inte, då vi besökt bättre hotell under resan. Däremot var piren väldigt uppskattat av vårt sällskap och vi hängde där mest hela tiden.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024