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TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Private spa tub
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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12 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Adults Only) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private spa tub

Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pongwe

On the beach.At this Pongwe hotel, you'll be 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).

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Marumbi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬7 min drive

About this property

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Pongwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Toa Hotel Spa
TOA Hotel Spa Zanzibar
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Hotel
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Pongwe
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Hotel Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

How close is TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar to the airport?

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar is 29.5 mi (78-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar.

How close is TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offer free breakfast?

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?

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

Is there free parking at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar have a pool?

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar features 2 outdoor pools.

Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features sports massages and reflexology.

How close is TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar to downtown Pongwe?

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar is 0.3 mi away from Pongwe.

Reviews

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhishma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at Toa Hotel and Spa! The service was exceptional, with staff who truly go above and beyond. I wish I can give it a 10 star for their service! The rooms are stunning, with private pools and direct beach access. We enjoyed the delicious food made with love, and the beach dinners were unforgettable, complete with an amazing show under the stars. The pools are beautiful, and the whole property feels peaceful and luxurious. If you’re coming to Zanzibar, this is the place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was a disaster. Rude receptionist
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERNOH M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From our first arrival we were greeted with cool towels and warm smiles. The staff is amazing!! Esther at the front desk was very accommodating on our last day- our flight wasn't until late at night so got a lovely extra late check out. The food each day was prepared fresh and most delicious! Our room was the honeymoon suite which including a private pool and the maintenance guy always made sure to clean our pool as well. Having beach access from our room was a great plus because we were in the ocean/beach a lot! This place has not seen the last of us!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff are amazing, good size smaller hotel, has just what you need!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Alamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel! Great buffet style food and lovely staff. Beautiful ocean front Yoga studio. Small but acceptable gym. Pools were great. Happy hour on the upper deck was nice. Beach at low tide was good for walking but a lot of kelp.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Gachonde

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility at it's finest. If you're looking to have a relaxing vacation, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bebi

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Everything was amazing! Ester was amazing. The staff super nice. The hotel was beautiful and ever clean
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff saved us a sandwich because their kitchen was closed and our flight was delayed so they thought of us. That was really nice. The staff is friendly and nice. I was a little disappointed because The sea view is not really sea view. We left a message for the hotel through Expedia to see if they had an airport shuttle but no response. You can see the sea through what looks to be a soon to be construction site. The all inclusive was not in my booking. Only breakfast was included but I didn’t have the energy to argue about it even though the lady at the front desk was polite about it and asked me to check with the day staff. The cleaners are always talking infront of your balcony so I was woken up early a few times. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne-Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toa was a w9nderful experience. I came here with my husband after leaving stone town for our anniversary and they did not disappoint. We arrived early ( before check in time) and were accomadated with a temporary room. During this wait period our honeymoom suite qith private pool room was occupied by a couple who had become ill. For our inconvenience we were upgraded to all inclusive. Ali the manager as well as all the staff eent above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We learned every single persons name and stayed up late many times at the pool bar lauging and learning new songs with the staff. The food was outstanding, different every night and available in the beach. The entertainment was beyond and even got me dancing, not your standard large resort cheesy entertainment. The beach was lovely, high tide good for swimming and low tide you can walk out for at least 500 meters. I would rate this as one of my best stays of all my abroud travels. If you see any poor reviews of this place or the staff, that person must be insane or just not down to have a good time.This was my first time in Africa but wont be my last. Thank you Toa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasheeda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaquy Kadija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toa was the most amazing hotel I have ever stayed at. Truly 5 stars. From the amazing rooms, to the food options. I had dinner on the beach twice during my stay and it was soo romantic and ethereal definitely something I will always remember. Got an amazing massage as well during my stay, I highly recommend using their spa facilities. The staff was the most amazing part, so genuine and each and everyone went above and beyond they anticipated anything I needed and was there before I could ask. As a person who works in the service industry here in New York I can honestly say that their service is the best. I can’t wait to come back with friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at TOA. Facilities were excellent and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a week and every day I felt welcomed. I’ve already recommend this location to all my friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and very accommodating, the beach is big, and restaurant nearby is 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024