With a stay at Pongwe Bay Resort in Pongwe, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach. .This beach hotel is 28.2 mi (45.3 km) from Nungwi Beach and 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Kendwa Beach.
What's nearby
Pongwe Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Uroa Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Marumbi Beach - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
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
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
Pongwe Bay Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maji Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Pongwe Bay Resort, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Pongwe Bay Resort - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
The Club - This seafood restaurant overlooks the ocean and specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
The Club - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Pongwe Bay Resort - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Pongwe Bay Resort
The Club
The Club
Pongwe Bay Resort
Things to do
24-hour pool access
Beach volleyball
Canoeing
Fitness centre
Free beach club
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Snorkelling
Family friendly
Children's games
High chair
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Toys
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Water sports equipment
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Private beachfront location
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - on the beach
Massage - sports
Massage - Thai
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 100
Well-lit path to entrance
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Beach towels
Comprehensive food waste policy
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Mosquito nets
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Safe
Soundproofing
Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
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
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
Pongwe Bay Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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
Positive aspects:
- Service is pretty good. Entire staff is unbelievably friendly, cordial, polite, and they are extremely attentive.
- Precision Air cancelled my flight with extremely short notice (don't fly with them) and even though I had booked and paid for a taxi for an hour later, the resort got another taxi to show up within minutes to take me to the airport. I wouldn't have made it to my flight otherwise.
- The drinks from the bar are pretty great, they take a little bit making them but it's worth it. They even told me when they had received not so good mangoes that would make the flavor of one of the drinks subpar l.
Negative things:
- Would get our meal order wrong. Even when they got it right, the food was bad. We should probably have stocked with burgers and the blue Marlin.
- We got a couple's massage and the hygiene of the place was not ideal. Also, the massage was kinda weird.
Overall great experience, calm and quiet resort with excellent overall service, location and amenities
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Wakisoso, Quebec
Travelled with family
16 Nov 2019
Liked: Staff & service
The place was close to the ocean, it gives you a beautiful breeze in the evening. What i did not like, is that bad management and kind like like dis organise.