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Pongwe Bay Resort

4.0 out of 5.0
10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja North Region 0508 283 858
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Family Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area
92 square metres
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
60 square metres
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
85 square metres
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Junior Suite
40 square metres
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
40 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bungalow
45 square metres
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
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

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 luxury 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

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • 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
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • 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

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

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

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

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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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