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Pongwe Bay Resort

4 stars
From
$85
Cheapest

rate per night

8.9
Great
571 reviews
Sat 5/11
-
Sun 5/12
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
Double room
King room

About Pongwe Bay Resort

  • Resort Room
    Enjoy the many amenities of the resort
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

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.

Latest deals for Pongwe Bay Resort

Sat 5/11
Sun 5/12
King room
1 king bed
Double room
1 double bed
Queen room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Pongwe Bay Resort

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

General

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

Things to do

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

Services and conveniences

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

Basics

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

Dining

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

Accessibility and suitability

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

Pool and spa

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

Bathroom

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

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Indoor play area

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Pongwe Bay Resort

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.9
Very goodBased on 571 verified guest reviews
8.5Friends
8.7Solo
8.9Families
9.0Couples

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Location

10 Pongwe Road, Pongwe

What's nearby

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 1:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Pongwe Bay Resort

Low season

May

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$184

Average price (weekend night)

$153
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 68% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Pongwe Bay Resort

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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 May and June.
  • 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 Friday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Pongwe Bay Resort was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $104, while the most expensive was $104.
  • How long should you stay at Pongwe Bay Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 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 center of Pongwe.

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

    Check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM 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 Kisauni. 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 onsite.

  • 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 center

1.1 mi

Nearest Airport

Zanzibar Kisauni

Distance to airport

17.9 mi