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Pongwe Bay Resort

Name: Pongwe Bay Resort
Address: 10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Kati, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania, 0581, 10 Pongwe Road, Kusini Unguja, 0581, Tanzania
Rating: 9.2

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9.2

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103 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Emily

10.0

/ 10

We had a great stay at Pongwe Bay Resort! As soon as we arrived we felt taken care of and comfortable. We got to Zanzibar quite late but when we arrived we were welcomed with cool hand towels, our luggage was carried to our room for us, and our bed had beautiful hibiscus flowers laid on it. It was the perfect relaxing getaway! Prices were really reasonable, AC in the room was strong, and they arranged airport transfers for us which was convenient. WiFi was a bit of an issue- we had to go to the front desk in the morning most days and ask for the new password as they had to keep resetting it due to poor connection. The WiFi didn't seem to work in our room either so when we sent messages we had to go the main communal areas. Another small concern was when we wanted to explore the beach during low tide, as there were quite a few locals who would come up to us and try to take us on "tours" to find sea creatures or monkeys etc. They were always friendly and listened once we said we were not interested, but we felt bad always turning them all down. I didn't think it would be an issue since the resort has a "private beach," but we didn't like being followed around so it kept us close to the resort pool most days. Other than that though, we had an excellent time and would be back! :)

Ed

10.0

/ 10

Loved our stay at Pongwe Bay Resort. The beach is beautiful, the gardens are so beautiful and the staff is amazing. The east side of the island is so calm and quite which was exactly what we needed.

Simon

10.0

/ 10

My wife and I spent eight nights in August and enjoyed our stay at the resort. Our bungalow was very comfortable, and if you're looking for a quiet location where you can walk without sandals directly onto the beach, this is the place. The resort does not have fridges or TVs in the rooms to add to the laidback experience. The staff was very professional and assisted us with offsite trips, shopping areas, and arranging transportation. There are two restaurants; both are very good, but our favorite was the one situated on a pier overlooking the water. Located on the east side of the island, low tide occurs every six hours, meaning you can't swim but can safely walk out almost a mile. The resort has sunbeds on the beach and next to the beautiful pool.

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10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Kati, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania, 0581

Main Facilities

This accommodation offers:

Outdoor pool

Snorkeling

Canoeing

Private beach

Poolside bar

Billiard

Game room

Laundry service

Parking

Luggage storage

Garden

Fitness center

Toys

Pongwe Bay Resort is located in area / city Pongwe. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

What's around Pongwe Bay Resort

10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Kati, Kusini Unguja, Tanzania, 0581

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Near Pongwe Beach

Location
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.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pongwe Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Uroa Beach - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Kiwengwa Beach - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Marumbi Beach - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Mapenzi Beach - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Pwani Mchangani Beach - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Mtoni Palace Ruins - 16.9 km / 10.5 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Muyuni Beach - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Kigomani Beach - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
Matemwe - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Amaan Stadium - 29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Kariakoo Amusement Park - 32.1 km / 20 mi
Michenzani Mall - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi
Sea Cliff Golf Course - 33.5 km / 20.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 47.3 km / 29.4 mi

Facilities
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 cooking classes and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Bahari Lounge, 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.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

All facilities in Pongwe Bay Resort

Facility

Outdoor pool

Snorkeling

Canoeing

Private beach

Poolside bar

Billiard

Game room

Swimming Pool

Entertainment Facility

Fitness Center

Common Space

Exterior

Family-friendly Facilities

Toys
Children games

Things to Do

Romantic proposal packages
Outdoor pool
Private beach
Entertainment for adults
Outdoor facilities
Beach umbrella
TV lounge
Garden
Spa
Beach towel
Library
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers

Food and Drinks

Poolside bar
Snack bar

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Smoking area
Parking
Terrace

Accessibilty

Disabled access friendly

Public Facilities

Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in lobby
Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

Laundry service
Welcoming drinks
Multilingual staff
Wedding service
Luggage storage
Porter
24-hour Receptionist
Concierge

Sports and Recreations

Beach volleyball
Snorkeling
Fitness center
Canoeing
Game room
Billiard

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Pongwe Bay Resort

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

General Check-in Instructions

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
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

, 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 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 13:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Pongwe Bay Resort	26
Number of floors in Pongwe Bay Resort	2
Another facilities in Pongwe Bay Resort	Toys, Children games, Romantic proposal packages, Outdoor pool, Private beach

Frequently asked question in Pongwe Bay Resort

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Pongwe Bay Resort?

The standard check-in time at Pongwe Bay Resort is starting from 13:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00

What is the star rating of Pongwe Bay Resort?

Pongwe Bay Resort is a 4.5-star hotel.

How many floors does Pongwe Bay Resort have?

Pongwe Bay Resort has 2 floors.

How many rooms are available at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Pongwe Bay Resort has 26 rooms in total.

What do past guests say about Pongwe Bay Resort?

Pongwe Bay Resort is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Pongwe Bay Resort

Other sources (103)

9.2

Exceptional

From 103 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.4

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waleed

Friends and family with Friends

2.0

/10

Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Worst hotel i have seen in zanzibar Not clean Very old No water in the room Extremely expensive pricses

Marquisette

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The resort is quiet and an escape to relax and renew.

Verified traveler

Friends and family with Friends

4.0

/10

Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Boendet var okej, väldigt lyhört och otroligt hårda sängar. Förutom de så sprang de runt katter på hotellområdet, de satt vid borden i restaurangen och även på ens grejer runt solstolarna. Skulle jag rekommendera det till vänner och familj? Mest troligt inte, då vi besökt bättre hotell under resan. Däremot var piren väldigt uppskattat av vårt sällskap och vi hängde där mest hela tiden.

Emily

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 107 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 108 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved our stay at Pongwe Bay Resort. The beach is beautiful, the gardens are so beautiful and the staff is amazing. The east side of the island is so calm and quite which was exactly what we needed.

Hanif

Business and Leisure with Friends

8.0

/10

Reviewed 110 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was our first experience staying on Pongwe beach. The beach isn't comparable to what one gets at Nungwi or similar. It is quite rocky and the tide stays receeded most of the day. The resort was sparsely occupied and therefore very quiet and peaceful apart from Wednesday night when there was loud music until past 3AM at an adjacent property. The service staff were terrrific and catered for every need of ours without complaint or delay. Upendo, Abdallah, Leila and their teams were excellent with their service. The spa on the site is middling and could be much better in terms of the setup, ambiance and hygiene. One peculiar annoyance was that the resort leaves ALL their outdoor lights on at night including the half a kilometre long pier which causes unnecessary light polution which totally washes out the otherwise spectacular skies of East Coast Zanzibar. Even The Club, which is the restaurant on the pier, keeps all its inside lights on all night! That is a waste of power for an island that struggles with its power supply. Food was OK at the resort and we mostly ate at a local shack called Shashas Restaurant a kilometre down the beach. They were reasonably priced but be prepared to pay tourist prices for all food and drinks on this coast.

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with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 111 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The atmosphere was grear and all the staff was friedly, excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍

Simon

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Alfred

Friends and family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 117 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was fabulous love every moment of it

Alfred

Friends and family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 117 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was fabulous 👌 love it

nadia

Friends and family Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 118 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderfull place ! Clean and quiet.

Mark

10.0

/10

Reviewed 123 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect holiday

Anne

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 155 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Miriam

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 168 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was excellent vacation, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was good, the room was very clean. Be sure we will return

Maricela

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 186 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

JEFFRREY A

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 225 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

From beginning to end, they were most welcoming and hospitable. Fantastic hotel.

Hasina

Friends and family Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 300 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The pictures will fool you! This place is filthy with cracked floors, overpriced room rates, beverages and zero customer care!

Adam

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 303 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect place for a short rest time. Very good food. Resort place there is nothing other - restaurants or village.

Verified traveler

Leisure with Friends

6.0

/10

Reviewed 348 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

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Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 361 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall great experience, calm and quiet resort with excellent overall service, location and amenities

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