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Pongwe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront lodge with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio
Beachfront Double | View from room
Interior
Seaview Suite with plunge pool | View from room
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Pongwe Beach, PO BOX 297, Pongwe
  • Popular LocationPongwe Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Pongwe Forest13 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Beach24 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)73 min drive

Room options

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Garden View

Garden View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Quadruple

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Triple

Beachfront Triple

10/10 Exceptional
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Seaview Suite with plunge pool

Seaview Suite with plunge pool

10/10 Exceptional
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beachfront Double

Beachfront Double

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is CA $329
per night
CA $392 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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About the area

Pongwe

On the beach.You'll find Pongwe Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest within a 15-minute walk of this Pongwe lodge. Kiwengwa Beach and Uroa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 2 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 13 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 24 min drive
  • Uroa Beach - 27 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blu Marlin Village - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ngalawa Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bahari Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Island - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Pongwe Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront lodge with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Pongwe Beach Hotel.

This 3-star Pongwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pongwe Beach Hotel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. This Pongwe lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 19 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Pongwe Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 50 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Pongwe Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ditte Malene

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

Sabrine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wambura

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

10/10 Excellent

CECILE

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023