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Azao Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges

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Azao Resort & Spa

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview of Azao Resort & Spa

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Rock Resort Restaurant4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPongwe Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Island12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Pongwe Forest14 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

  • 418 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Garden View

Standard Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Standard Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pongwe

Beachfront retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pongwe Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Uroa Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 7 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 14 min walk
  • Uroa Beach - 6 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sipano Reastaurant - 8 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar - 11 min drive
  • Blu Marlin Village - 7 min drive
  • Ngalawa Bar - 8 min drive
  • Bahari Grill - 11 min drive

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Azao Resort & Spa like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pongwe hotel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Azao Resort & Spa offers 49 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Azao Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Azao Resort Pongwe
Azao Resort
Azao Pongwe
Azao Resort Opulent Pongwe
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Azao Opulent Pongwe
Azao Opulent
Azao Resort & Spa By Opulent Pongwe
Azao Resort Spa
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Azao Resort Spa by Opulent
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Azao Resort & Spa to the airport?

Azao Resort & Spa is 29.3 mi (76-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Azao Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 70 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Azao Resort & Spa to the beach?

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

Does Azao Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Azao Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Azao Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Azao Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a pool?

Azao Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Azao Resort & Spa is home to Palma Court Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Azao Resort & Spa to downtown Pongwe?

Azao Resort & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Pongwe.

Azao Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

asaf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location staff needs a little training
I had to think long an hard as to wheter I'd reccomend this hotel. This is a great hotel for families and couples. The pool is great and the food is good. Take advantage of the free bikes. We stayed in a beautiful oceanview bungalow but we had issues with the water working properly so we had to relocate to a villa without a view. I feel like the staff is a little lazy and there was a disconnect. The spa was under construction. I was pleasantly surprised when the staff surprised me with a birthday cake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Julie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with sea view
Azao resort is a nice hotel but be aware, there is no beach. If your plan is to relax by the pool, this is a great resort. If you plan to swim in the ocean and relax on the beach, this might not be the best option. We were aware of it, but kinf of hope we could go swim. It was not possible during our stay. we ended up moving to another hotel. However, the resort is nice, in the nature, it's calm, the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is extremey friendly and always ready to help. The pool is big, well maintained. We opted for the all inclusive and it was a good idea as the resort is isolated. There is not much around and if you end up paying for food at the hotel, it can be a bit expensive. The resort is quite big, there is a jetté where you can go for a drink after dinner. It's fine. Food wasgood. I feel I got what I paid for. It wasn't very expensive compared to other options, so got what I paid for. At low tide, we could go explore the beach (rocks, crabs, etc). We enjoyed it, but after a few days, we felt it was time to move elsewhere. My recommendation would be to spend a few days and move to another part of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Remy, San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, a bit isolated
Had a fabulous stay at Azao. The only thing we were a bit disappointed by was the lack of beach and nothing in walking distance. It seems like many people never leave the resort, which is not exactly my style of travel. Otherwise, incredible staff! Kevin, Rose, Elizabeth and Farhat were so kind to us during our stay. Nice rooms! Food was varied (would have liked more local food- now it’s only one night per week). I had no idea it was owned by Hilton. Apparently they have plans to renovate. I just hope they don’t change the staff or add a ton more rooms- the size was nice as it was not too crowded nor too desolate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Anjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Gem in pongwe
Excellent hotel at the price. Newly built and ticks most of the boxes except for a little slow service which needs a lot of improvement. Will definitely go back and try the private villas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

marta, crema

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ottima struttura ma pessimo punto di mare
Ho soggiornato all'Azao per 7 notti con 3 amiche, la permanenza in hotel è stata piacevole, posto molto tranquillo, indicato per chi come noi voleva rilassarsi. Forse persino troppo tranquillo però, alla sera dopo cena mancava qualsiasi tipo di intrattenimento ( musica, spettacoli o altro) per cui dopo cena non si poteva fare altro che andare subito a dormire, eventualmente con l'unica possibilità di bere qualcosa al bellissimo bar sul mare, collegato all'hotel da una passerella, molto suggestivo però appunto al meno un po di musica sarebbe stata piacevole. Personale cortese ma con tempistiche troppo lunghe nel rispondere alle nostre esigenze, nota negativa il mare impraticabile. Fondo in parte sabbioso simile a fango, ci si sprofonda dentro fino alla caviglia ed é impossibile camminare e la restante parte rocciosa molto tagliente, con la bassa mare impossibile quasi entrare. Ci siamo dovute spostare ogni giorno per cercare il mare bello. Cibo ok
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Dodi, Frankfurt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hübsches Hotel, sehr leckeres Essen, schöne Coctai
sehr gutes Essen, schöne und leckere Coctails, sauber, nett Service, es gibt ein einzige Probleme mit dem Hotel, dass es kein Strand hat. Das SwimmingPool ist doch schön, aber wir wolltem auf jedem Fall am Meer auch baden, was das Hotel leider nicht erlaubt. Am besten Strände sind ca. 1 Stunde weg, und man muss Taxi dazu bezahlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018