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Pongwe Beachfront Villa

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront B&B with free breakfast

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Photo gallery for Pongwe Beachfront Villa

A pool area with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A dining area with a wooden table and four grey upholstered chairs.
A room with a wooden bench, a grey sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof huts, a wooden bench, and a chalkboard sign.
A wooden bed with a canopy, a small bedside table, a chair, a desk with a kettle, and a window with decorative ironwork.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Zanzibar, Pongwe, Unguja North Region, 11101
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, white bedding, and a canopy.

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table with a kettle, and a mirror.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pongwe

On the beach.A stay at this B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pongwe Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Uroa Beach. Kiwengwa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Marumbi Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Slave Market - 53 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 54 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Rock Resort Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pongwe Beachfront Villa

3-star beachfront B&B with free breakfast
Pongwe Beachfront Villa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Pongwe Beachfront Villa also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pongwe bed & breakfast.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pongwe Beachfront Villa offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Pongwe bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 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 and service animals are not allowed at Pongwe Beachfront Villa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pongwe Beachfront Villa to the airport?

Pongwe Beachfront Villa is 29.6 mi (77-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pongwe Beachfront Villa?

As of Sept 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pongwe Beachfront Villa on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pongwe Beachfront Villa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pongwe Beachfront Villa.

How close is Pongwe Beachfront Villa to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pongwe Beachfront Villa offer free breakfast?

Pongwe Beachfront Villa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Pongwe Beachfront Villa?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Pongwe Beachfront Villa?

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

Is there free parking at Pongwe Beachfront Villa?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Pongwe Beachfront Villa have a pool?

Pongwe Beachfront Villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Pongwe Beachfront Villa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pongwe Beachfront Villa have a spa?

This bed & breakfast has a spa, which features beach massages.

How close is Pongwe Beachfront Villa to downtown Pongwe?

Pongwe Beachfront Villa is 0.1 mi away from Pongwe.