Pongwe Bay Resort

Location: 10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, tz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Allergy-free room
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Access to health care professionals
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Private beach nearby
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Junior Room, Sea Facing

  1 Double Bed

  431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony/patio with sea views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs

• Family Suite Garden

  The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Free gym access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Suite Beach front

  This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Beach Front Junior Suite

  This suite features a patio, view and tea/coffee maker. The room are on the beach

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Free gym access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bungalow

  Offering a large furnished veranda with views of the pool and garden, this suite features a mosquito net draped over the bed, a seating area and a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Free gym access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Master Suite

  Offering a private veranda, this spacious and elegant suite features a dining area, as well as a private Swahili-style bathroom with a bathtub and shower. By booking this room, you'll get free beach umbrella and beach chair in a private beach area on the jetty and a 20% discount on the SPA services.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Free gym access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Junior Suite with Garden

  This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Free gym access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Junior Suite

  With views of the pool and garden, this suite features handmade African furniture and has a mosquito net draped over the bed and sofa.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Julien (3/5): -
• CAMPIONE (10/5): Meravigliosamente confortevole - Ottima varia e abbondante
• Minna (9/5): -
• Andrew (8/5): -
• Rutger (9/5): Super mooi accomodatie en heerlijk zwembad - De appartementen om het zwembad heen en uitzicht op strand is heel mooi. Zwembad is echt heerlijk. Wifi is super goed en de mensen zijn erg vriendelijk. Heerlijk geslapen en ook via het hotel een scooter kunnen regelen. Kamer is ook groot en erg goed. Het enige wat we tegen vonden vallen zijn de prijzen van het eten en drinken. De accomodatie is zeker het geld waard, maar we vonden het eten & drinken erg prijzig als je vergelijkt met de plekken ernaast in pwonge en in nwongi. Daarom ook vaak ergens anders gaan eten.
• Rotsünder (7/5): - Eine wunderschöne Anlage, sehr gepflegt, alles sehr nett und professionell. Tägliche Reinigung mit leckeren Frühstück als Buffet oder wenn wenig los ist dann von der Speisekarte. Außerdem ruhig und eher luxuriöse. Pongwe Beach hat nicht unsere Erwartungen erfüllt,.der Strand eher ungepflegt, viel Seetang und wenig Angebot. Alles in allem eher einsam. Außerdem sind die Preise des Resort bei Essen und Getränken sehr hoch. Es gibt in der Nähe keinen Supermarkt, man ist also auf das Resort Angebot angewiesen.
• Ivan (8/5): - Mooie ruime kamers, kleinschalig en relax zwembad. Iedereen doet echt enorm zijn best om het de gasten naar hun zin te maken. We hebben dan ook genoten al zijn er altijd puntjes waarvan je vind dat het beter kan zoals hieronder beschreven. Toch een dikke 8 wat ons betreft. Keuze op menu kaart was beperkt, zeker als je wat langer wilt verblijven, wat ze hadden was overgens erg lekker., en het strand, veel stenen bij hoogwater en bij laagwater is het niet het mooiste uitzicht. Personeel kon niet altijd goed Engels verstaan.
• cecile (10/5): Magnifique séjour on reviendra ! - Le bungalow, les repas et les jus de fruits naturels ! L’hôtel est vraiment top et à taille humaine. Le personnel vraiment agréable. Très beau séjour
• Julien (8/5): - Situation au calme Personnel sympathique Beaux Jardins Prix des repas et des boissons beaucoup trop cher. Pas vraiment de possibilité de manger à l extérieur
• Ferry de Quelerey (9/5): - De locatie, het personeel Prijzen van het restaurant waren best hoog
• Solweig (10/5): -
• Dagmar (9/5): Ein traumhafter Urlaub ohne Turistenrummel mit freundlichen Einheimischen - Das Hotel liegt traumhaft mit tollem Garten. Am Strand haben wir hauptsächlich Einheimische gesehen was wir sehr interessant fanden (Seegrasanbau, Muschelsuche Fischfang). Das Essen ist ausbaufähig, zu wenig Auswahl. Es muss einen bewusst sein dass Ebbe/Flut sehr ausgeprägt sind, d.h. Das Wasser war oft weg, für mich als Schwimmerin schade.
• Ger (8/5): Prima voor aantal dagen! - Erg schoon! Veel personeel! Restaurant en eten viel tegen, kleine kaart, en best aan de prijs voor het geen geboden werd! Het ontbijt was erg pover, fruit telkens op ! Hier staat geen chefkok met een opleiding in de keuken, jammer , prachtige accomodatie!!
• Philippe (9/5): - Un magnifique jardin La piscine Les soirées à thème Le management disponible et arrangeant. La gentillesse du personnel. La propreté Le design de la chambre et de l'hôtel en général Une bon restaurant La localisation dans la baie car pas vraiment de plage à marrée basse. Les oreillers peu confortables mais nous n'avons pas demandé à en changer. Au breakfast, un seul grille pain qui, de plus, est inefficace, c'est dommage car facile à améliorer. Les prix de la restauration et des boissons un peu plus chers que dans d'autres hôtels similaires. Des coupures d'électricité quotidiennes mais probablement pas la faute de l'hôtel.
• Nesck79 (9/5): -
• Eveline (10/5): -
• dupont (9/5): - le calme, la gentillesse du personnel, l'excursion à Mpemba, les repas, la piscine
• Hubert (9/5): Było fajnie - Piękny ogród, zadbane domki w stylu afrykańskim, cisza, spokój,dobre jedzenie w umiarkowanych cenach. Skrzypiące drewniane, ubite z desek łóżka.Przerwy w dostawach prądu.
• chantal (9/5): -
• Jacob (10/5): Ontspannen dagen gehad met echtgenoot schoonzus en zwager. - Heerlijk rustig resort mooi huisje. We voelden ons veilig door de aanwezige Masai die alles als soort beveiligers in de gaten hielden. Onze koffers droegen enz. Restaurant was goed en super vriendelijk personeel. Eigenlijk beviel alles wel.
• karine (8/5): Cocooning - La chambre, la piscine, le restaurant au bout du ponton avec possibilite de faire du kayak en mer. La qualite du service / satisfaction client et pour finir beaucoup plus de tranquilite qu au nord de l ile Un peu moins La plage a cette periode car beaucoup d algues mais il y a des bancs de sqble au large ou c est tres sympa d aller se baigner
• Majid (10/5): -
• BENEDICT-MICHAEL (9/5): -
• Fadi (9/5): -
• AndreaPLondon (10/5): A wonderful relaxing stay - We had a lovely 5 days at this resort, it's a very calm, quiet and relaxing place, with superb staff who seem to really care and to be happy in their work. Our room was huge, plenty big enough for the three of us, and kept spotlessly clean, as was the outsized bathroom (with a ginormous bath which, of course, we didn't fill!). There were a few power cuts in our time there, and these also caused the water to stop, so we couldn't flush the chain, wash hands, etc.etc. But, it's East Africa, so we just waited until the electricity was back ! The pool area and sandy paths, the gardens, and the public areas are all fantastic, charming and natural. The public beach most of the time is not great to look at as the tide is out, and it's a huuuge expanse of rock, seaweed, and dirty sand, so bear that in mind. This is not a beach which has crystal clear, calm waters for swimming. The tides come in in the afternoon, but the waters are not clear, and the currents are strong. I didn't go in further than my ankles ! The gym is hilarious, but it works, and is quite popular. The food is fine, nothing to write home about, but tasty enough with an African/Indian twang. The Jetty walk is amazing and spending time on the sofas out there looking back to land is just wonderful, a real treat. There are sunbeds and watersports on the sea-side of the Jetty restaurant too. We spent most early evenings there, enjoying the sunsets with a drink. We had two amazing massages, with a lovely therapist, mine was outside, which I really enjoyed. If you book directly with the hotel, you are offered a free massage, which is great. (You are also offered 30% off food and drinks at the Jetty, but this didn't happen on our bill, but I left it, as it didn't matter too much to us.) We did book a trip to see the monkeys at Jawani Forest via the Resort's trips person on site, which was disappointing for the guide and the actual tour, and was hugely - HUGELY - over priced. We had a private driver, yes, but we paid over GBP£210 for this trip and it was probably no more than £100 in cost, so a big mark up. Beware ! Overall, if you are looking for peace and quiet and an authentic relaxing beach experience, with kind, professional staff, this is perfect.
• Rainer (10/5): -
• Tessa (10/5): It was so peaceful & perfect - Everything was perfect, we loved eveything, the staff, the food & the environment 👌🏽 Nothing 😊
• Gypsie (7/5): -
• Caterina (10/5): Lovely place; clean, safe and luxurious. - Food was nice. People were lovely. Even the other guests were super nice. Well, the beach wasn't so nice. Way too rocky and muddy. But the pool was great.
• Sowmya (6/5): -
• SONIA (4/5): - Poco Tutto
• Paul (10/5): Paradise in Pongwe - Stayed here over election crisis in Tanzania but had great time at the resort and loved Pongwe. The staff was excellent and the food was delicious and fresh. None of the ATMs or internet worked but I had a ball with the Masai guys watching soccer and drinking beer. The restaurant out on the water was ideal. Also had a great massage. There was not much to do as everything was closed so everyone just hung out and had fun avoiding Stone Town. It was all about the awesome Tanzanian and international workers who kept it all going.
• Caroline (9/5): - L hôtel est très bien situé et donne directement sur la plage. Le restaurant au bout du ponton est superbe et le personnel est adorable Rien ou peut être juste quelques placards pour ranger nos affaires
• Scandar (10/5): Une merveille - Personnel extrêmement sympathique, véritable conte de fée éveillé. Merci à tous. Akounamatata
• william (5/5): Deception ! - La chambre Publicité mensongère par rapport à la plage pleine d algues et sans possibilité de profiter de la plage avant cinq heure et demie du soir !! On a choisi ce resort par rapport justement a la plage qu on n a jamais eu !!? Aussi petit déjeuner très médiocre sans légumes. J ai demandé un avocat on dirait que je demande du caviar.. j ai eu l avocat juste une fois les autres fois ils ont dit qu ils n ont plus d avocats..une honte.en faite très mauvais rapport qualité prix ..
• HUIMIN (10/5): Magical -
• Ameya (9/5): - Its super quiet! Although its Ecological there shud be a TV in the room as its a very quiet and secluded place so after dinner we have nothing to do! Also the local Masai people bother quite a lot when on the beach and open areas and that is not a good feeling though its out of hotel management control. They shud probably do something about it. The manager Stefano and Priyanka are really good and caring.
• Marta (7/5): - A decoração e a praia paradisiaca A comida era okay, mas esperava mais
• SOPHIE (10/5): - Chambre spacieuse, piscine, ponton pour rejoindre le restaurant nous permet de nous baigner même quand la marée est basse
• Mohammad jamal (7/5): -
• Lars (10/5): Amazing - Pongwe Bay Resort is a true hidden gem on Zanzibar: beautifully tucked away in a calm bay, far from the crowds and the bustle you’ll find elsewhere on the island. The setting is simply stunning: peaceful water, soft light at sunrise and sunset, and an overall sense of seclusion that makes it easy to fully unwind. What really elevates the experience, though, is the staff. Everyone is genuinely friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful, creating a warm atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Whether it’s arranging details for your stay or simply checking in to make sure you’re comfortable, the team goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. The restaurant on the pier is an absolute highlight. Dining over the water with the ocean breeze and panoramic views is special in itself. It’s the kind of place where you end up lingering long after your meal, just enjoying the setting. Nothing
• Maria (9/5): -
• Katerina (9/5): Lovely stay, very convenient for the tours ! - Great environment, lovely garden and welcoming staff! Very polite and warm, everybody contributed to making our vacation more exciting ! The sea was withdrawn in the morning, we had the pool but didn’t take advantage of the sea that much…
• Mehmet Deniz (10/5): -
• Reham (9/5): Highly recommended - Very comfy Good staff Good food Clean All good
• SOPHIE (9/5): -
• Freek (9/5): -
• gomez (8/5): Séjour cour mais dépaysant - Les chambres , la piscine,
• Adamandia (10/5): We loved every moment of our stay at Pongwe. It far exceeded our expectations. - The location was fabulous, right on the beach with a spectacular view. The central dinning, lounge, bar area was an incredible architectural design, spacious and so tastefully done capturing the local context and culture. We had a bungalow on the beach with was so spacious with 3 separate areas - a bedroom, a dressing room and a bathroom. The Club was another unique element of the hotel with a wooden bridge/jetty leading you to yet another spectacular thatched dining/bar area. I would suggest the hotel provides slippers or places a tap outside each room so guests can wash off the beach sand from their feet before entering their room.
• Rosen (10/5): -
• Debra (Debbie) (9/5): A wonderful and restful stay in a beautiful setting ! - Out stay at Pongwe Bay Resort provided a much needed rest in a beautiful setting . The Resort General Manager , Stefano is a constance presence , is a hands on manager , respectful of his staff and always seeking to present the best customer experience that he can . He works hard and manages the local staff extremely well , given that fluency in English with local staff can be a challenge . The Assistant Manager , Priyanka is very personable and capable manager who works very hard to ensure that guests ‘ stay is seamless. They are very flexible in providing whatever service a guest requests on and off the property . It’s interesting that the staff includes Masai tribesmen with their colourful clothing and traditions . Indeed , they form part of the entertainment on some nights . The beach is not user friendly per se , with its shallow tide and rock outcropping ; however the beautiful pool more than compensates . The beach is good for long walks and we enjoyed taking the kayaks out for a paddle . One of the centre pieces of the resort is a stunning dining lounge off a 250 metre long elevated pier … that’s where we had most of our meals with its striking setting . The breakfast buffets were varied and delicious ! During our 5 day stay, we went on various tours which were easy to coordinate from the resort . We thoroughly enjoyed our time there with its low stress and casual environment. The beach is really not user friendly and it lends itself more to just walking investigating low tidal pools versus swimming … as mentioned previously, the pool is an excellent amenity to counter that shortcoming .
• Leszek (8/5): -
• Leszek (8/5): -
• Laura (8/5): Lieu paradisiaque, avec quelques petits détails à réajuster au resto mais le lieu était trop magnifique et le personnel - Magnifique hôtel ! Les plats un peu long à arriver , personnel qui ne connaissait pas tous leur carte de menu .
• celine (8/5): Endroit paradisiaque pour 3 à 4 jours - L'hôtel était très beau et très bien entretenu, le ponton au milieu de l'eau est magnifique ! Dommage que les marées ne nous ont pas permis de profiter des sports d'eau mais l'hôtel n'y peut rien!. La nourriture est délicieuse et variée. Il y a peu de chambres et de ce fait nous étions tranquilles, même à la piscine. Nous n'avions pas saisi, qu'un soir sur 2, il y avait un souper avec animation, et de ce fait nous n'avons pas compris que nous pouvions aller souper sur le ponton entre ces soupers/animations.
• KEREN (10/5): -
• Krug (9/5): Grossartig! - Die ewig gleiche langweilige klassische Klaviermusik zum Frühstück
• Jessica (8/5): - Le resto sur le ponton La chambre vu sur mer (quand elle est là) Pas de plage quand la marée est là Rien autour Rien à faire
• Pauline (10/5): Séjour exceptionnel - - Personnel est très gentil, aux petits soins - Petit déjeuner + repas délicieux et variés - L'emplacement de l'hôtel - Le confort de la chambre - Les animations du soir - Les services proposés par l'hôtel (massages, salle de sport, dîner romantique,...) Le prix des excursions est trop élevé, on trouve beaucoup moins cher ailleurs
• Matthew (9/5): Peaceful haven - A really peaceful place to spend 5 days with the family. Nice staff, not crowded, and lovely location on a white sand beach. Shout out to Shabaan at reception who was so helpful and kind. This hotel is not a traditional five star. The rooms are well-appointed but simple (in a good way) but this is part of the charm.
• Kasia (8/5): Beautiful place, but needs a bit more care.. - This smaller resort enjoys an amazing location at Pongwe Bay - a quiet, less touristy spot where we often had a long stretch of beach all to ourselves. The room was spacious with comfortable beds, and we loved relaxing on the balcony overlooking the pool and lush green garden. Everything was spotless, and the evening turndown service was a nice touch. The breakfast selection was quite limited, and we often had to ask for items to be replenished, the Nutella jar was empty, the fresh fruit tray ran out quickly, and there was no more crepe or pancake mix available. The staff were friendly but seemed a bit untrained at times; for example, it was easier to get coffee ourselves than to receive a “coffee with milk” served correctly. We also mentioned to the manager that the lights in the restaurant toilets were not timed properly, leaving guests in the dark, but the response was that there was enough light coming from some outside lamp, so it wasn’t a problem; not exactly what you’d expect from a 5-star property. Later, one of the staff members told us that other guests had complained about the same issue. Finally, on our departure day, the taxi we had booked through reception did not arrive on time - quite stressful when you’re heading to the airport. The driver, when he finally showed up 20 minutes later and after going back and forth to the reception and asking for updates, told us he had only just been called to come and pick us up.
• Andrew (9/5): Peaceful luxury in a beautiful bay. - Great location on Pongwe beach and very good food. Nice rooms and great restaurant location out on a wooden walkway in the bay. Also liked the free use of canoes/SUPs. Nothing
• poginack (8/5): -
• Benedetta (8/5): Relax assoluto - Struttura con molto verde e una piscina meravigliosa. Ideale per rilassarsi in quanto situato in una zona super tranquilla. Spiaggia molto bella per lo più rocciosa. È situata in un piccolo villaggio. Il paese attrezzato più vicino dista 7 minuti in macchina/moto. Non era presente un dispenser dell’acqua che abbiamo trovato in altre strutture.
• Lena (9/5): - The beach was very clean and nice. The location is very calm and relaxing. All the staff was extremely friendly, especially to my daughter. Prices for drinks are quite expensive. Sometimes, the food took long during dinner time.
• MJ (10/5): Geweldig - Superservice met de Tanzaniaanse vriendelijkheid. 2 thema-avonden met buffet aan het zwembad en strand meegemaakt. Heel sfeervol. Goed geleid door de Italiaanse manager. Lokatie van het tweede restaurant aan een pier is geniaal. Lokatie, netheid, sfeer en rust.
• Vacation731588 (10/5): Perfect Paradise - This hotel is for some reason listed as 3*, but it punches way above that and the experience we had was much nearer to 5*. Everything was perfect here. The staff were so attentive, friendly, helpful and charming. The room was large, comfy bed, good bathroom. The cooking was of a very high standard, plentiful and interesting and appealing to all tastes. The cocktails were delicious and very good value - as were the wine and spirits. The dining area looks over the beach and the Indian Ocean. Stunning. The infinity pool is crystal clear and also looks out onto the Indian Ocean. Massage and beauty treatments are inexpensive. The Indian Ocean is gin clear and the water is lovely and warm. This has been a pretty much perfect experience. Thank you!
• Elizabeth (10/5): Lovely hotel with amazing staff - The staff at the hotel really made the trip. They were welcoming, friendly and supportive in attempts to speak Swahili !
• Judith (10/5): - Wir haben hier eine wunderbare Woche verbracht. Alles stimmt. Die Anlage ist wunderschön, gepflegt, das Personal umsichtig und bemüht. Auf unsere speziellen Anfragen als Vegetarier wurde immer kreativ und freundlich reagiert. Special thanks to Janeth. Nichts
• Dávid (9/5): - Tökéletes választás azoknak, akik távol maradnának a nyüzsgő tömegtől és átadnák magukat a zavartalan pihenésnek.
• Tamara (10/5): - Die Anlage ist sehr schön, gepflegt und sauber. Die Mitarbeitenden sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist sehr vielfältig und bietet auch für Vegis viele Optionen. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen - viele Dank!
• Frank (7/5): Ein Stück tropisches Paradies auf Sansibar - Wunderschöne Lage am weißen Puderzuckerstrand. Die Anlage ist schön gestaltet mit Pool, Garten und Pier-Restaurant. Es gab regelmäßig Abendprogramm (z.B. Barbeque am Pool, Dinner am Strand) mit Live-Musik und Tanzdarbietungen. Hilfsbereites freundliches Personal. Wunderbare leckere Süßspeisen von Sofia. Eine Internetverbindung mit dem Handy herzustellen geht nur über Whatsapp, Facebook oder Microsoft. Da wir keine Social-Media Apps nutzen kamen wir damit nicht ins Internet. Eine Verbindung nur mit Passwort ist nicht möglich. Mit den Laptop konnten wir uns noch über Google einloggen. Für die angegebenen 5 Sterne ist die Einrichtung zu einfach. Im Zimmer gab es einen einzigen Stuhl und keine Sitzgelegenheit für zwei Personen. Diese gab es lediglich auf der großen Terasse. Für eine Unterkunft direkt am Strand fehlte die Möglchkeit sich die Füße zu reinigen bevor man ins Zimmer kommt (kein Möglichkeit die Füße abzuwaschen, nicht einmal eine Fußmatte). Das Preisniveau für Speisen und Getränke ist deulich zu hoch. Das einheimische Bier kostet mehr als doppelt so viel wie in einem guten Strandrestaurant in Stone Town.
• Ayoub (9/5): -
• Maryline (10/5): - La beauté des lieux. Les jardins parfaitement entretenus, la nourriture, le personnel Le restaurant à 300m sur pilotis avec vue à couper le souffle. Notre logement bungalow direct sur la plage avec la plage de sable blanc et les cocotiers. Tout était parfait. Pas assez de place pour mettre les photos Les beachs boys sur la plage malgré les massais qui veillent mais l hôtel n y peut rien
• Mohamed (10/5): - Good place to spend quality time
• Anna Luisa (7/5): A good resort considering you are staying in Zanzibar (But reconsider the stay in Zanzibar, the poverty is high and too - Super friendly staff, supportive with all your needs and friendly. I highly recommend having a massage there too. No ball at the pool, very limited menu (no to nothing vegetarian options, just samosa and a soup that sometimes popped on the blackboard, also a very “meh” quality for food over priced for it considering the location and long waits.
• Maiwase (9/5): -
• Owen Exauce (9/5): SUPER - LES PRIX DES PRESTATIONS A L'EXTERIEUR
• Sumit (8/5): Fabolous location, good food, fantastic service and regular check in from the resort manager Stefano. Thank you team Pon - Cleanliness of the property, decoration , simplicity Minor issue, Plugs were EU and not 3 pin like lot of mainland Tanzania.
• Atieno (5/5): -
• Roland (9/5): -
• rachel sandra (10/5): Exceptional - Everyone was friendly and always ready to help. The place was very clean and beautiful. We booked for 2 days but ended out extending 2 more days
• Meneghel (8/5): - Tranquillità Il mangiare e in particolare la frutta
• Linda Angel (8/5): It was a beautiful experience - The restaurant on the lake was great. The food was excellent. The view was breathtaking. The WiFi was very poor. The food menu was very limited.
• Ibrahim (10/5): -
• ERIC (10/5): Magnifique séjour, très bel hôtel - Très bel établissement avec accès direct à la plage. Les chambres sont superbes. Le personnel est très accueillant Les repas sont délicieux Rien
• moran (10/5): - המקום גן עדן. נקי, שירותי, אוכל מצויין. היינו כאן 7 לילות ועדיין רוצים להשאר!!! סטפנו המנהל דאג לכל דבר שחפצנו. בקיצור מושלם!!! אהבנו הכלללל
• Chris (9/5): Lovely beach break after being on safari. Good food, nice beach and very friendly staff. - Very peaceful, friendly staff
• Thorsten (8/5): Toller Aufenthalt, super Entspannung - Superanlage, direkt am Meer gelegen. Tolle geräumige Zimmer. Sehr schöner Pool. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Seebrücke mit dem Restaurant und auch der Möglichkeit dort in der Sonne zu liegen. Zudem sehr aufmerksames Personal. Anlage sehr sauber und sicher. Speisenkarten Auswahl im Restaurant für die Klasse des Hotels etwas limitiert. Frühstücksauswahl nicht so abwechslungsreich. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis im Restaurant
• Xavier (8/5): -
• Pablo (9/5): excelente - lentitud en el servicio de restaurantes
• Iwanska (9/5): Cudowny rajski, kameralny hotel - Piękne miejsce w afrykańskim klimacie i piękną zielenią. Bardzo spokojnie, romantycznie. To jest hotel butikowy, nie duży z przepiękną plaża. Nie jest resortem z tłumem turystów. Właściciel osobiście zajął się moim problem jak okazało się, że nie mam igły do insuliny. W godzinę taxi przywiozła ją z apteki. ( pamiętajmy to jest Afryka ). Dziękuję!! Może kolację z bufetem mógłby być nieco bardziej różnorodne z większą ilością jedzenia.
• Alessandro (10/5): Relax 100% - Ottima struttura Personale gentile Un plauso particolare a Stefano e Davide per l’accoglienza e la gentilezza Ottima cucina
• Erick (9/5): The staff goes above and beyond - From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed and cared for, especially travelling with our two-year-old daughter. Every detail, from the hospitality to the facilities, made our stay unforgettable. A special thank you to: Manjeer (Hotel Manager), who went above and beyond for us. He was always present, attentive to our needs, and ready to resolve, suggest, or help with anything—his dedication truly elevated our experience. Caroline, who was always so kind to our baby and attentive at every meal. She made sure we had everything we needed for our daughter and made dining a joy. Salum, whose kindness and attentiveness during meals made every dining experience delightful. Muza (Heritage Tours & Safari), our guide to Stone Town. Born and raised in Zanzibar, his knowledge, passion, and storytelling brought the city to life for us. He answered every question with patience and detail, making our visit both insightful and enjoyable. Our driver from Heritage Tours & Safari (apologies for not remembering his name), who accompanied us on tours and transfers, including to the airport. His professionalism, responsibility, and care made us feel safe and relaxed at all times. The cleaning team also deserves special mention: they kept everything spotless, were thoughtful about mosquito protection, and added to the comfort of our stay. The resort itself is outstanding: The food is exceptional, with a variety of international options and incredible flavour at every meal. The pool and beach access are wonderful—relaxing and family-friendly, with thoughtful extras like balls and cards to play. The atmosphere is peaceful and ideal for families with children. Our daughter absolutely loved every moment here. This resort is highly recommended for families, especially those travelling with young kids. The warmth, safety, and genuine care from the staff made all the difference.
• Giorgio (10/5): -
• Justine (8/5): -
• ANNE-SOPHIE (10/5): extra - emplacement idéal sur une plage de rêve hotel topissime la qualité du personnel service un peu lent
• Andrea (10/5): -
• Estelle (9/5): Séjour au top !!!!! - Très bel hôtel, chambre impeccable, personnel au top, nourriture proposée variée, petites animations régulières et sympas, petits bonus pour le spa ou vous pouvez vous faire masser à des prix abordables et le restaurant sur pilotis où vous êtes les pieds dans l eau !
• Olivier (9/5): Un petit paradis sur la côte Est de Eabzibar - Paradise Pongwe Le site est magnifique avec une belle plage privative et ses parasols en feuille de palmier L’hôtel autour d’une piscine magnifique et d’un jardin arboré splendide est également construit avec les matériaux locaux Le personnel est aux petits soins … pour quoi que soit La restauration est très bien (quelques soirées à thème) et des petits déjeuners gargantuesques Au bout d’un ponton un deuxième restaurant entouré par la mer quand elle est haute Peu de choses le prestataire externe pour les activités n’était pas force de proposition Vous pouvez organisez avec l’hôtel vos balades sur l’île

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