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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
A peaceful adults-only retreat near Kiwengwa Beach where travelers can enjoy beachfront breakfasts, spa treatments, and authentic local cuisine

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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers a tranquil beachside getaway. Start your day with breakfast overlooking the ocean, then relax poolside or book a massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy flavorful local dishes at the property's restaurant and coffee shop throughout the day.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Bay View | In-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Pongwe, The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only is near the beach. Mtoni Palace Ruins is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Pongwe travel guide
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Pongwe, Pongwe, Pongwe, Zanzibar Central

What's nearby

  • 👍🏻👌🏻
    Kiwengwa Beach
    9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Muyuni Beach
    Muyuni Beach
    28 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    56 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Pongwe Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach
    22 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wok
    12 min drive
  • Gabi Beach
    13 min drive
  • Yako
    8 min drive
  • The Yoga Bar Zanzibar
    12 min drive
  • z-lodge zanzibar
    7 min drive

About this property

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

Lodge near Kiwengwa Beach
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with beachfront dining and fishing. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offer thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Pongwe lodge is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Mtoni Palace Ruins.

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Reviews

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect! Amazing service. Incredible sunsets. Delicious food. A heavenly place to unwind. Will be dreaming of a return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Verified traveler

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

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et helt herlig sted, anbefales!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would like to thank the hotel for the great stay! From beginning to end everything was really perfect. The staff was very accommodating and friendly at all times. The manager is very knowledgeable and really strives to make her guests stay a special experience. The restaurant offers a variety of choices and the food was very nicely prepared and tasty as well. The island itself offers a great ambience and you feel comfortable from the first moment. The bungalows as well as the entire complex convey a vacation feeling that we have not experienced in other hotels. We would definitely recommend the Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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