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Pongwe Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Sun deck
Exterior detail
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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Pongwe Beach, PO BOX 297, Pongwe
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Double

Beachfront Double

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seaview Suite with plunge pool

Seaview Suite with plunge pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden View

Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Quadruple

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Triple

Beachfront Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

2 Bedroom Family Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Patio
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Pongwe

At Pongwe Beach Hotel, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Pongwe Beach and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Pongwe lodge include Nungwi Beach and Mnemba Island.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Balungi Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Pongwe Beach Hotel.

This 3-star Pongwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pongwe Beach Hotel offers 20 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to patios. This Pongwe lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 19 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 50 per vehicle (one way)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Kiwengwa
Pongwe Beach Kiwengwa
Pongwe Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Hotel Zanzibar Island
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge
Pongwe Beach Hotel Pongwe
Pongwe Beach Hotel Lodge Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Yep, Pongwe Beach Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Pongwe Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pongwe Beach Hotel on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$462.72, 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.

Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Pongwe Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Pongwe Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pongwe Beach Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

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 Pongwe Beach Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.