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Pongwe Bay Resort
4 stars

Pongwe Bay Resort

10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Tanzania
Pongwe, Tanzania
See location+255 777 706 868
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£51
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9.0
Wonderful
based on 1140 reviews
1,140 reviews
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Nightly total
Queen room

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Pongwe Bay Resort is located on Zanzibar, and provides 4-star accommodation in addition to a private beach. It also offers an outdoor pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi.

Amenities at the resort include luggage storage, a tour desk and a 24-hour reception with express check-in/check-out. In addition, the multilingual staff are on hand to provide assistance.

Pongwe Bay Resort has 16 rooms, all of which are equipped with a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Zanzibar International Airport is a 45-minute drive from the resort. It also provides a convenient location to discover nearby Zanzibar Town and Kiwengwa.

Rating
9.0
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Based on 1,140 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Pongwe Bay Resort

  • Private beach
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Lockers
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cooking classes
  • Horse riding
  • Pool table
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Hiking

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Dining table

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Allergy-free room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Balcony

Pool and spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Books

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Indoor play area

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Pongwe Bay Resort

9.0
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1140 verified ratings
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741
Very good
198
Good
97
Okay
39
Fair
32
Mediocre
17
Poor
16

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Location

10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe

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Check in anytime after 13:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Essential information about Pongwe Bay Resort

Low season

September

High season

March

Average price (weeknight)

£94
Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 41% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Pongwe Bay Resort

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Pongwe Bay Resort

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Pongwe Bay Resort, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Pongwe Bay Resort, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • How long should you stay at Pongwe Bay Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Pongwe Bay Resort

  • Where is Pongwe Bay Resort located?

    Pongwe Bay Resort is located at 10 Pongwe Road, 1.1 miles from the centre of Pongwe.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Pongwe Bay Resort?

    Check-in time is 13:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Pongwe Bay Resort.

  • Does Pongwe Bay Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Pongwe Bay Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Pongwe Bay Resort offer free parking?

    Yes, Pongwe Bay Resort offers free parking.

  • How far is Pongwe Bay Resort from the airport?

    Pongwe Bay Resort is 17.9 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Pongwe Bay Resort is 59.7 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Pongwe Bay Resort have a pool?

    Yes, Pongwe Bay Resort has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Pongwe Bay Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Pongwe Bay Resort in Pongwe and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Pongwe Bay Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Pongwe Bay Resort.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.8

Distance to city centre

1.1 mi

Nearest airport

Zanzibar Intl

Distance to airport

17.9 mi