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Pongwe Bay Resort

4.0 out of 5.0
10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region 1-844-700-1007
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Family Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area
990 square feet
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Suite, Sea View (Master)
Room with view
645 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, Garden View, Courtyard Area
915 square feet
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Junior Suite
431 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Room, Sea Facing
Room with view
431 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bungalow
484 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Pongwe Bay Resort in Pongwe, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 28.2 mi (45.3 km) from Nungwi Beach and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Mnemba Island.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Pongwe Bay Resort, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Pongwe Bay Resort

10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region 0581

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Pongwe Bay Resort like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Pongwe Bay Resort is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Children's games
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Free beach club on site
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Infant/toddler toys
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • On private beach
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 39
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 100
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Beach towels
  • Television in common areas
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pongwe Bay Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of beds 2
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Pongwe Bay Resort - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

The Club - This seafood restaurant overlooks the ocean and specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.

The Club - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

Pongwe Bay Resort - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoe on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Maji Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Comprehensive food waste policy

No elevators

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Pongwe Bay Resort
  • Pongwe Bay Resort Zanzibar Island
  • Pongwe Bay Resort Hotel
  • Pongwe Bay Resort Pongwe
  • Pongwe Bay Resort Hotel Pongwe

We should mention

24-hour pool access

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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