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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

/10

Exceptional

89 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! :)

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

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

WiFi

Pongwe Bay Resort is located in area / city Pongwe.

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

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Location

Pongwe Bay Resort is located in area / city Pongwe.

About Pongwe Bay Resort

The hotel’s fitness center is a must-try during your stay here.

Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones.

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Things to Do

ROMANTIC_PACKAGE
Beach umbrella
Outdoor pool
Private beach
Garden
Spa
Beach towel
Library
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

Laundry service
Welcoming drinks
Tours
Multilingual staff
Wedding service
Luggage storage
Porter
Front desk
Concierge

Public Facilities

Others
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in lobby
Restaurant
Safety deposit box

Food and Drinks

Bar
Poolside bar
Snack bar

General

Smoking area
PARKING
Terrace

Sports and Recreations

Fitness
Game room
Billiard

Family-friendly Facilities

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

Shuttle Service

Airport transfer with surcharge

In-room Facilities

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!

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 10 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 10 years old)
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.

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

14:00 - 23:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Hotel policy is not yet available.

General Information

Popular Facilities	Swimming Pool, Restaurant, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	14:00 - 23:00 - Before 11:00
Available rooms at Pongwe Bay Resort	26
Number of floors in Pongwe Bay Resort	2
Another facilities in Pongwe Bay Resort	ROMANTIC_PACKAGE, Beach umbrella, Outdoor pool, Private beach, Garden

Frequently asked question in Pongwe Bay Resort

What are available facilities at Pongwe Bay Resort?

There are top facilites at Pongwe Bay Resort such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

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

The standard check-in time at Pongwe Bay Resort is starting from 14:00 - 23:00 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.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Pongwe Bay Resort

Other sources (89)

9.2

Exceptional

From 89 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

9.4

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waleed

Friends and Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 17 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 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

Verified traveler

Friends and Family

4.0

/10

Reviewed 46 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 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 51 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 53 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.

Verified traveler

8.0

/10

Reviewed 53 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 56 week(s) ago

Wonderfull place ! Clean and quiet.

Mark

10.0

/10

Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect holiday

Anne

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

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

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