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Azao Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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Map
Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199
  • Popular LocationPongwe Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Pongwe Forest14 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Beach7 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Garden View

Standard Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property grounds
LUX Marijani Zanzibar
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (12)
The price is NZ$209
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
LUX Marijani Zanzibar

About the area

Pongwe

A family-friendly stay in Pongwe awaits you at Azao Resort & Spa. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Pongwe Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a private beach and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Palma Court Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Karibu Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Pongwe hotel, you'll find Kiwengwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 7 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 14 min walk
  • Uroa Beach - 6 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Marumbi Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sipano Reastaurant - 8 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar - 11 min drive
  • Blu Marlin Village - 7 min drive
  • Ngalawa Bar - 8 min drive
  • Bahari Grill - 11 min drive

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Azao Resort & Spa such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a health club.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Pongwe hotel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Azao Resort & Spa offers 49 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jetty Bar
  • Karibu Bar
  • Palma Court Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Azao Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 70 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
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, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Azao Resort Pongwe
Azao Resort
Azao Pongwe
Azao Resort Opulent Pongwe
Azao Resort Opulent
Azao Opulent Pongwe
Azao Opulent
Azao Resort & Spa By Opulent Pongwe
Azao Resort Spa
Azao
Azao Resort Spa by Opulent
Azao Resort & Spa Hotel
Azao Resort & Spa Pongwe
Azao Resort & Spa Hotel Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Azao Resort & Spa?

Azao Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Azao Resort & Spa?

Yep, Azao Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Azao Resort & Spa?

Yep, Azao Resort & Spa is a short 7-minute walk from Pongwe Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a pool?

Azao Resort & Spa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Azao Resort & Spa?

Azao Resort & Spa features a private beach, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Azao Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a private beach, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Azao Resort & Spa.

Is Azao Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Azao Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Azao Resort & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Azao Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Azao Resort & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Azao Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

asaf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel. Great Value. Friendly staff. Big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location staff needs a little training
I had to think long an hard as to wheter I'd reccomend this hotel. This is a great hotel for families and couples. The pool is great and the food is good. Take advantage of the free bikes. We stayed in a beautiful oceanview bungalow but we had issues with the water working properly so we had to relocate to a villa without a view. I feel like the staff is a little lazy and there was a disconnect. The spa was under construction. I was pleasantly surprised when the staff surprised me with a birthday cake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Julie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with sea view
Azao resort is a nice hotel but be aware, there is no beach. If your plan is to relax by the pool, this is a great resort. If you plan to swim in the ocean and relax on the beach, this might not be the best option. We were aware of it, but kinf of hope we could go swim. It was not possible during our stay. we ended up moving to another hotel. However, the resort is nice, in the nature, it's calm, the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is extremey friendly and always ready to help. The pool is big, well maintained. We opted for the all inclusive and it was a good idea as the resort is isolated. There is not much around and if you end up paying for food at the hotel, it can be a bit expensive. The resort is quite big, there is a jetté where you can go for a drink after dinner. It's fine. Food wasgood. I feel I got what I paid for. It wasn't very expensive compared to other options, so got what I paid for. At low tide, we could go explore the beach (rocks, crabs, etc). We enjoyed it, but after a few days, we felt it was time to move elsewhere. My recommendation would be to spend a few days and move to another part of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Remy, San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, a bit isolated
Had a fabulous stay at Azao. The only thing we were a bit disappointed by was the lack of beach and nothing in walking distance. It seems like many people never leave the resort, which is not exactly my style of travel. Otherwise, incredible staff! Kevin, Rose, Elizabeth and Farhat were so kind to us during our stay. Nice rooms! Food was varied (would have liked more local food- now it’s only one night per week). I had no idea it was owned by Hilton. Apparently they have plans to renovate. I just hope they don’t change the staff or add a ton more rooms- the size was nice as it was not too crowded nor too desolate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Anjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Gem in pongwe
Excellent hotel at the price. Newly built and ticks most of the boxes except for a little slow service which needs a lot of improvement. Will definitely go back and try the private villas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

marta, crema

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ottima struttura ma pessimo punto di mare
Ho soggiornato all'Azao per 7 notti con 3 amiche, la permanenza in hotel è stata piacevole, posto molto tranquillo, indicato per chi come noi voleva rilassarsi. Forse persino troppo tranquillo però, alla sera dopo cena mancava qualsiasi tipo di intrattenimento ( musica, spettacoli o altro) per cui dopo cena non si poteva fare altro che andare subito a dormire, eventualmente con l'unica possibilità di bere qualcosa al bellissimo bar sul mare, collegato all'hotel da una passerella, molto suggestivo però appunto al meno un po di musica sarebbe stata piacevole. Personale cortese ma con tempistiche troppo lunghe nel rispondere alle nostre esigenze, nota negativa il mare impraticabile. Fondo in parte sabbioso simile a fango, ci si sprofonda dentro fino alla caviglia ed é impossibile camminare e la restante parte rocciosa molto tagliente, con la bassa mare impossibile quasi entrare. Ci siamo dovute spostare ogni giorno per cercare il mare bello. Cibo ok
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018