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Pongwe Beach Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Pongwe lodge

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool overlooking turquoise waters.
A beach with palm trees, a thatched hut, and a hammock.
A thatched-roof house with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Pongwe Beach, PO BOX 297, Pongwe
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Beachfront Double

A room with a bed under a canopy, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Beachfront Double

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Seaview Suite with plunge pool

A room with a view of a pool and tropical scenery, featuring a wooden table and chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large mirror reflecting the view.

Seaview Suite with plunge pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden View

A room with a wooden bed, a wooden table, and a woven mat.

Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beachfront Quadruple

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue canopy, and a chair.

Beachfront Quadruple

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beachfront Triple

A well-lit bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with drinks and a bag.

Beachfront Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, wicker furniture, and a herringbone floor pattern.

2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Pongwe

Oceanside stay.A stay at this lodge places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pongwe Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach. Uroa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Marumbi Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 28 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Slave Market - 56 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 57 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Lounge Zanzibar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bahari Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Pongwe lodge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Pongwe Beach Hotel.

This 3-star Pongwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pongwe Beach Hotel offers 20 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. This Pongwe lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 19 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 50 per vehicle (one way)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Kiwengwa
Pongwe Beach Kiwengwa
Pongwe Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge
Pongwe Beach Hotel Pongwe
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pongwe Beach Hotel to the airport?

Pongwe Beach Hotel is 30.3 mi (90-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pongwe Beach Hotel on Sep 1, 2026 start from $276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Pongwe Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Pongwe Beach Hotel to the beach?

This lodge is a short 2-minute walk from Pongwe Beach and 3.9 mi (24-min drive) from Kiwengwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Pongwe Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Pongwe Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Pongwe Beach Hotel to downtown Pongwe?

Pongwe Beach Hotel is 0.9 mi away from Pongwe.

Pongwe Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I have ever stayed at in my life. This place deserves 10 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Quiet relaxing great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome weekend - staff were great and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

hao wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private and beautiful beachfront, spacious villa walkable to the beach. Very friendly and welcoming staffs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic beach experience. Special service by the staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wambura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing resort. Excellent staff. Beautiful hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Gorgeous!!

Hotel was lovely! Customer service and food great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful views, great customer service. Shower water pressure can be definitely improved but overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The overall service was excellent. This is a wonderful place to relax - it may not be 5 star luxury but it is authentic African hospitality - just what we had hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just left after spending 6 night at this wonderful resort. My family and our travel friends had a wonderful time, and were sad to leave. The staff are super amazing, the resort was a wonderful place to relax, the food very delicious, I can’t really say enough great things about this resort. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend the Pongwe Beach Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and management were all very friendly and professional. Our room was delightful and had everything we could wish for and more. The beach was beautiful, clean and private. The food was of a high standard with a menu that changed daily. Would recommend Pongwe Beach to anyone wishing for a relaxing holiday in the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a wonderful stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel. The property is very unique in Zanzibar in that it has its own almost private beach pretty much immediately near bungalows and its very beautiful and quiet, the sea is very clean with less seaweed than others we visited. Beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea. The resort facilities and bedrooms could be improved in that the decor feels a little dated in terms of interior design, but generally very comfortable and very well serviced by the ever cheerful and kind staff working at every level. Food is very good, the menus are changed daily and offer two options plus two vegetarian options at lunch, and others at dinner. The rooms could be improved by offering air conditioning in every room. Some rooms only offer a fan with a bed-cooling air con system which we didn’t enjoy.
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10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein Seaview Suite mit Pool gehabt, das Zimmer, Bad und der Pool waren sehr sauber, es lohnt sich der Aufpreis um einen eigenen Pool zu haben. Das Essen war sehr gut, der King Praws Salat hervorragend. Einziger negativ Punkt waren die Säfte, woanders war es viel besser. Der Mango Saft hat aus der Packung geschmeckt und nicht frisch gemacht. Der Strand hat extrem viele Algen, nicht angenehm, daher haben wir die Zeit in unserem eigenen Pool genutzt. Wir haben einen Ausflug mit dem Boat zum Pongwe Reef gemacht, sehr wenige Koralle und die meisten kaputt, man sieht ein paar rote Seestern. Im allgemeinen ein sehr gutes Hotel, mit guten Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Zanzibar retreat

Excellent quiet retreat. Amazing staff , good food and beach and pool beautiful. Staff could not do enough for you and Hati in the restaurant was great fun . Definitely recommend if a peaceful , restful holiday is your thing .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to rest, read, enjoy life.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Logan

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

Amazing boutique hotel

Really amazing boutique hotel. Would highly recommend & certainly recommend staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff ! very nice and welcoming. Very helpful front desk especially Martin. The pool and beach are great, be aware of the tide but in my opinion this added to the charm of the hotel, allowing us to walk on the beach alone :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Lugn och mysigt

Jättebra hotell, bra bungalows, jättetrevlig och serviceinriktad personal, fantastiskt god mat, vi är jättenöjda.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

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

Nice familiar feeling

lovely place with a terrific staff The beach was fantastick och the food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Pongwe Beach after a week bumping around on safari, like most visitors. The hotel was the perfect place to slow down, relax and enjoy the beautiful beach, pool and ocean. The small beach was perfectly lovely and private, with lounge chairs always available and just the right amount of sun and shade for the hot days of summer. Service was great and the folks made themselves available on just the right frequency. Happy hour drinks were beautiful and delicious. Breakfast was a highlight, with perfect omelets, a buffet full of fruit and delicious morning coffee. Oh, and speaking of coffee, the early morning delivery of coffee and tea to the bungalow patios was an unexpected treat. Up with the sunrise, enjoying a cup of delicious Tanzanian coffee on the beach was an absolute joy. We did enjoy lunch and dinner as well, with the menus changing daily. Food was good, but not over the top excellent, but no real complaints. The hotel is slightly out of the way, so be prepared to pay a lot for transportation should you want to visit other parts of Zanzibar, like Stonetown, or eat at other restaurants on the Island (we do recommend The Rock, if just for the experience). As with most visitors here, we were sad to leave and were wondering how we can find an excuse to return someday in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel on a wonderful beach.

Great hotel on a wonderful beach where the low tide is less extreme than in other places. In many hotels in Zanzibar you can see the ambition they had when the hotel was built, but management hasn't been able to maintain it. This hotel is an exception, very well kept. Very professional staff. Only negative thing I can think of is that the food is a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the nicest staff and environment, perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Toujours aussi magnifique !

Cet hôtel est toujours aussi agréable, avec sa localisation TOP ! La plage devant l'hôtel est magnifique, la piscine est avec une vue panoramique sur cette plage et est splendide, les couleurs changent selon l'exposition de la journée. La marée basse de la mer juste devant l'hôtel est agréable. On y passe de très agréable séjour, rien ne manque. Tout le personnel est cette fois agréable et serviable. Le petit-déjeuner est de qualité, ainsi que les repas qu'on avait pris. J'ai choisi de retourner dans cet hôtel pour sa localisation et sa qualité en général et je ne suis pas déçue, je reviendrai surement si j'en aurais l'occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toller Sandstrand, der jeden Tag gereinigt wird. Keinesfalls überfüllt. Nettes Personal und persönliche Betreuung. Sehr gutes Essen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

LisaD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the pool, the beach, the staff, the food, the very comfy and unique robes in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019