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Changarawe Hotel & Retreat

Property class: 3

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A modern hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior.
A view through a window of a pool area surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a wooden chair, a table, and a patterned rug.
A house with a thatched roof, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern hotel entrance with a gravel pathway, palm trees, and a sign welcoming guests to Changarawa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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WCV5 RM Pongwe, Tanzania, Pongwe, Pongwe, 21204
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

A bed with a canopy, a bedside lamp, and a decorative pillow.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, Balcony, Garden View

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair, a table, and a mirror.

Executive Suite, Balcony, Garden View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, Balcony, Garden View

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned rug.

Villa, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Balcony, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a large mirror, and a woven wall hanging.

Junior Suite, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pongwe

At Changarawe Hotel & Retreat, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Pongwe Beach and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Uroa Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. .In the area of this 3-property class Pongwe hotel, you'll find Kiwengwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Slave Market - 53 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 54 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AVO Boutique Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Changarawe Hotel & Retreat

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Changarawe Hotel & Retreat also features an outdoor pool and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pongwe hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Changarawe Hotel & Retreat offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, Changarawe Hotel & Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

As of 10 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat on 14 Oct 2026 start from NZ$136, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, Changarawe Hotel & Retreat is a short 7-minute walk from Pongwe Beach.

Does Changarawe Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Changarawe Hotel & Retreat has an outdoor pool.

What makes Changarawe Hotel & Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

No, Changarawe Hotel & Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 8:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Changarawe Hotel & Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.