Pongwe Bay Resort

Property class: 4.5

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Consider a stay at Pongwe Bay Resort and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Indulge in a Thai massage, a detox wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, beach volleyball, and kayaking. In addition to 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 317
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a mirror, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a mirror on the wall, and framed pictures.

Junior Suite, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Suite (Master)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Family Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, Beachfront

  • Beach view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Pongwe, Pongwe Bay Resort is on a private beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mtoni Palace Ruins and Livingstone's House. Traveling with kids? Consider Kidichi Spice Farm and Siso Spice Farm. Scuba diving, boat tours, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Pongwe travel guide
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10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region, 0581

What's nearby

  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    28 min drive - 22.7 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.
    Shangani Beach
    55 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Pongwe Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mapenzi Beach
    21 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • AVO Boutique Hotel
    8 min drive
  • The Yoga Bar Zanzibar
    11 min drive
  • pool bar @ blue bay
    11 min drive
  • The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort
    4 min walk
  • Zanzibar Rock Resort Restaurant
    4 min walk

About this property

Pongwe Bay Resort

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • Consider a stay at Pongwe Bay Resort and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Indulge in a Thai massage, a detox wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, beach volleyball, and kayaking. In addition to 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on site, and water sports equipment
    • Wedding services, beach umbrellas, and a billiards/pool table
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Pongwe Bay Resort boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Balconies or patios, highchairs, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Pongwe Bay Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pongwe Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Pongwe Bay Resort?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pongwe Bay Resort on 8 November 2026 start from AED 317, excluding 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.

Is Pongwe Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Pongwe Bay Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Pongwe Bay Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Pongwe Bay Resort located?

This Pongwe hotel is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pongwe Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and Uroa Beach. Marumbi Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pongwe Bay Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was large and very clean. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I particularly appreciated the friendliness of the staff and the food. The hotel is very quiet and the view is splendid.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderfull place ! Clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean and green resort, friendly staff. I only missed a TV in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay at this hotel in Zanzibar and would highly recommend it, especially for families or anyone looking for a relaxed break rather than the more touristy feel of some of the other beaches and resorts. The hotel is beautifully located close to the beach, with each room being very spacious and easily accessible. The breakfast buffet is vast and really good with crepes and omelettes made to order! We especially enjoyed the Masai dancing and the Italian-themed seafood barbecue held right on the beach. The staff were extremely attentive and genuinely made us feel well looked after. The nightly turn-down service, including having the mosquito nets sprayed each evening meant we were not plagued by mosquitoes each night - the staff paid attention to the little details, and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. There is also a tourist company located on site, which made organising day trips very easy. Taxis are readily available, and it is only around a 20-minute ride to Kiwengwa where you will find another fabulous beach and plenty of restaurants to explore. What really stood out for us, though, was the atmosphere. Rather than feeling like we were simply staying in a hotel, we felt as though we were being welcomed into a family. The warmth and friendliness of everyone made it feel like a true home away from home. A huge thank you to Santosh, Suzan, Charles and Frank for making our stay so special and for making it feel like home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

It was excellent vacation, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was good, the room was very clean. Be sure we will return
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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Pole pole

The atmosphere was grear and all the staff was friedly, excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A great resort. It's very, very beautiful. The architecture, the barefoot concept, the rooms, the beautiful sea view, all the friendly staff. I really liked everything. All the employees were always in a good mood, everyone tried to fulfill almost every wish of me and my daughter. Everyone was always nice, friendly, accommodating, funny, helpful. I really enjoyed it and had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful clean resort with fantastic food and service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

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The food was delicious and very nice staff and quiet environment suitable for complete relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The resort is quiet and an escape to relax and renew.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall great experience, calm and quiet resort with excellent overall service, location and amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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From beginning to end, they were most welcoming and hospitable. Fantastic hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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good place to relex & have fun on the south east of the island
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place for a short rest time. Very good food. Resort place there is nothing other - restaurants or village.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff who were so good. Made traveling with a baby easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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It was fabulous love every moment of it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beatiful place. Nice and quietly. Kind and smoking staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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It was fabulous 👌 love it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023