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Pongwe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Escape to the ocean at Pongwe Beach Hotel, where a white sand beach and sun loungers await. Unwind in style with an outdoor pool, library, garden, bar and lounge area or simply relax on the private terrace - previous guests rave about the overall condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Beachfront Double

Beachfront Double

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seaview Suite with plunge pool

Seaview Suite with plunge pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden View

Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Quadruple

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Triple

Beachfront Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Pongwe Beach, PO BOX 297, Pongwe

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Lodge by the ocean
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Pongwe Beach Hotel. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Beach towels, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Pongwe Beach Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • In-room massages and turndown services
  • Patios, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 19 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Kiwengwa
Pongwe Beach Kiwengwa
Pongwe Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge
Pongwe Beach Hotel Pongwe
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pongwe Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Pongwe Beach Hotel located?

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

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Reviews

Pongwe Beach Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wambura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing resort. Excellent staff. Beautiful hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Quiet relaxing great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hao wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private and beautiful beachfront, spacious villa walkable to the beach. Very friendly and welcoming staffs.

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein Seaview Suite mit Pool gehabt, das Zimmer, Bad und der Pool waren sehr sauber, es lohnt sich der Aufpreis um einen eigenen Pool zu haben. Das Essen war sehr gut, der King Praws Salat hervorragend. Einziger negativ Punkt waren die Säfte, woanders war es viel besser. Der Mango Saft hat aus der Packung geschmeckt und nicht frisch gemacht. Der Strand hat extrem viele Algen, nicht angenehm, daher haben wir die Zeit in unserem eigenen Pool genutzt. Wir haben einen Ausflug mit dem Boat zum Pongwe Reef gemacht, sehr wenige Koralle und die meisten kaputt, man sieht ein paar rote Seestern. Im allgemeinen ein sehr gutes Hotel, mit guten Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous!!

Hotel was lovely! Customer service and food great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The overall service was excellent. This is a wonderful place to relax - it may not be 5 star luxury but it is authentic African hospitality - just what we had hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just left after spending 6 night at this wonderful resort. My family and our travel friends had a wonderful time, and were sad to leave. The staff are super amazing, the resort was a wonderful place to relax, the food very delicious, I can’t really say enough great things about this resort. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend the Pongwe Beach Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and management were all very friendly and professional. Our room was delightful and had everything we could wish for and more. The beach was beautiful, clean and private. The food was of a high standard with a menu that changed daily. Would recommend Pongwe Beach to anyone wishing for a relaxing holiday in the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful views, great customer service. Shower water pressure can be definitely improved but overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Zanzibar retreat

Excellent quiet retreat. Amazing staff , good food and beach and pool beautiful. Staff could not do enough for you and Hati in the restaurant was great fun . Definitely recommend if a peaceful , restful holiday is your thing .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a wonderful stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel. The property is very unique in Zanzibar in that it has its own almost private beach pretty much immediately near bungalows and its very beautiful and quiet, the sea is very clean with less seaweed than others we visited. Beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea. The resort facilities and bedrooms could be improved in that the decor feels a little dated in terms of interior design, but generally very comfortable and very well serviced by the ever cheerful and kind staff working at every level. Food is very good, the menus are changed daily and offer two options plus two vegetarian options at lunch, and others at dinner. The rooms could be improved by offering air conditioning in every room. Some rooms only offer a fan with a bed-cooling air con system which we didn’t enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome weekend - staff were great and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to rest, read, enjoy life.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing boutique hotel

Really amazing boutique hotel. Would highly recommend & certainly recommend staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff ! very nice and welcoming. Very helpful front desk especially Martin. The pool and beach are great, be aware of the tide but in my opinion this added to the charm of the hotel, allowing us to walk on the beach alone :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugn och mysigt

Jättebra hotell, bra bungalows, jättetrevlig och serviceinriktad personal, fantastiskt god mat, vi är jättenöjda.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice familiar feeling

lovely place with a terrific staff The beach was fantastick och the food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stu, Hastings on Hudson , NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Pongwe Beach after a week bumping around on safari, like most visitors. The hotel was the perfect place to slow down, relax and enjoy the beautiful beach, pool and ocean. The small beach was perfectly lovely and private, with lounge chairs always available and just the right amount of sun and shade for the hot days of summer. Service was great and the folks made themselves available on just the right frequency. Happy hour drinks were beautiful and delicious. Breakfast was a highlight, with perfect omelets, a buffet full of fruit and delicious morning coffee. Oh, and speaking of coffee, the early morning delivery of coffee and tea to the bungalow patios was an unexpected treat. Up with the sunrise, enjoying a cup of delicious Tanzanian coffee on the beach was an absolute joy. We did enjoy lunch and dinner as well, with the menus changing daily. Food was good, but not over the top excellent, but no real complaints. The hotel is slightly out of the way, so be prepared to pay a lot for transportation should you want to visit other parts of Zanzibar, like Stonetown, or eat at other restaurants on the Island (we do recommend The Rock, if just for the experience). As with most visitors here, we were sad to leave and were wondering how we can find an excuse to return someday in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel on a wonderful beach.

Great hotel on a wonderful beach where the low tide is less extreme than in other places. In many hotels in Zanzibar you can see the ambition they had when the hotel was built, but management hasn't been able to maintain it. This hotel is an exception, very well kept. Very professional staff. Only negative thing I can think of is that the food is a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the nicest staff and environment, perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toujours aussi magnifique !

Cet hôtel est toujours aussi agréable, avec sa localisation TOP ! La plage devant l'hôtel est magnifique, la piscine est avec une vue panoramique sur cette plage et est splendide, les couleurs changent selon l'exposition de la journée. La marée basse de la mer juste devant l'hôtel est agréable. On y passe de très agréable séjour, rien ne manque. Tout le personnel est cette fois agréable et serviable. Le petit-déjeuner est de qualité, ainsi que les repas qu'on avait pris. J'ai choisi de retourner dans cet hôtel pour sa localisation et sa qualité en général et je ne suis pas déçue, je reviendrai surement si j'en aurais l'occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toller Sandstrand, der jeden Tag gereinigt wird. Keinesfalls überfüllt. Nettes Personal und persönliche Betreuung. Sehr gutes Essen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

LisaD, Portland, OR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the pool, the beach, the staff, the food, the very comfy and unique robes in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

christa, Hazebrouck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L emplacement de l hôtel bien Une équipe au top aux petits soins La propreté de la chambre Le jardin impeccable Très bonne nourriture Très belle piscine
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best

Second time, always the best! Rooms are great, people fantastic and great food! Unique atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019