Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Pongwe. I hope you will like it!
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1 Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe, Tanzania
Resort. Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 27 km from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service. The modern and elegantly decorated rooms are fitted with a private terrace, minibar and Nespresso machine. Each unit features a seating area where you can relax. Certain units include views of the sea or garden. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. The resort boasts an a la carte all inclusive concept with respect to individual taste and wishes. Each guest will get both way private airport transfer, complimentary one hour massage once per stay and unlimited complimentary Yoga classes during the stay. Nungwi is 36 km from Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort while Kendwa is 34 km from the property. Kisauni Airport is 29 km away. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $791.
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2 Pongwe Beach Hotel Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Pongwe Beach Hotel is located in Pongwe. WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio and a seating area. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with bathrobes and free toiletries. At Pongwe Beach Hotel you will find a private beach area and free bikes. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking. Kisauni Airport is 28 km away. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $300.
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3 Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge is located in Pongwe. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony, a terrace and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower. You can enjoy sea view from the room. Extras include bed linen and a fan. At Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge you will find a private beach area. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, a shared lounge and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The property offers free parking. Kisauni Airport is 29 km away. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $72.
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4 The Island - Pongwe Lodge Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Set in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, The Island - Pongwe Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a concierge service. All guest rooms come with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at the hotel also have a sea view. At The Island - Pongwe Lodge all rooms have bed linen and towels. A à la carte, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Kiwengwa Beach is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 35 km from The Island - Pongwe Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $417.
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5 TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers certain rooms with sea views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre and terrace. The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Kiwengwa Beach is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 35 km from TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $250.
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6 Weavers Lodge Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Weavers Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Pongwe. Boasting a private beach area, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Pongwe Beach and around 1.1 km from Kiwengwa Beach. The rooms come with a balcony. At the hotel, all rooms have a terrace. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Weavers Lodge also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a sea view. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Weavers Lodge offers a à la carte or continental breakfast. Peace Memorial Museum is 44 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 45 km from Weavers Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $94.
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7 Pongwe Bay Resort Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Pongwe Bay Resort is situated on Pongwe Beach. This beachfront resort is surrounded by a lush and tropical garden, white sand beach and a swimming pool. With a private entrance, the units at Pongwe Bay Resort feature thatched-roofs and Swahili elements of décor. The rooms are air-conditioned and have a mosquito net draped over the bed, a sofa and a patio offering views of the pool, garden or sea. The Bahari lounge restaurant overlooks the beach and serves dishes comprising of Swahili cuisine, fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavours. The bar offers a range of wines and mouth-watering cocktails. Other facilities include a pool, and a range of water sport activities. Guests can unwind in spa which has a selection of massages, as well as a sauna and solarium. The Zanzibar International Airport is 36 km away while Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $109.
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8 Seasons Lodge Zanzibar Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Featuring a private beach area, Seasons Lodge Zanzibar is a hotel in Pongwe offering water sports facilities and garden. The property also features an outdoor swimming pool. The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Some units at Seasons Lodge Zanzibar also provide guests with a balcony. All rooms include a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast is served every morning at the property. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Seasons Lodge Zanzibar. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk where guests can get help and advice on the sites to visit in the area. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant or relax in the bar. Zanzibar City is 26 km from the hotel, while Nungwi is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is situated 49 km from the accommodation. Seasons Lodge Zanzibar offers airport shuttle services to its guests. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $104.
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9 Santa Maria Coral Park Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Offering beachfront accommodation in Pongwe, Santa Maria Coral Park has a restaurant and bar on site and offers special diet menus on request. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surroundings. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. Each room has a private balcony, and mosquito nets over the beds. There is an outdoor seating area and a private entrance for each unit. The private bathroom is fitted, and the room offers sea views from the balcony. Santa Maria Coral Park has a beautiful tropical a garden. Services include a tour desk and free parking. Zanzibar International Airport is 45 km away and Jozani Chwaka National Park is a 30-minute drive from the property. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $50.
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10 Azao Resort & Spa Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Situated on the shore of the Indian Ocean, Azao Resort & Spa offers guests a relaxing getaway in Pongwe, Zanzibar. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi in the public areas. Each room at Azao Resort & Spa is air-conditioned and equipped with a mosquito net, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They each have a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms feature a balcony and sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or relax with a drink at the pool bar. A variety of activities are available in the surrounding area, including snorkelling, diving and kite surfing. Other facilities at Azao Resort & Spa include a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. The resort features a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and luggage storage facilities. Zanzibar City is within 32 km of Azao Resort & Spa, while Nungwi is 45 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is 35 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $90.
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11 Karibu Beach Resort Pongwe, Tanzania
Hotel. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At Karibu Beach Resort every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Kiwengwa Beach is 700 metres from Karibu Beach Resort, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 35 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $150.
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12 Vufac Pongwe apartment Pongwe, Tanzania
Aparthotel. Set in Pongwe in the Zanzibar region and Kiwengwa Beach reachable within a few steps, Vufac Pongwe apartment offers accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and free private parking. A à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the aparthotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Vufac Pongwe apartment offers a sun terrace. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Pongwe Beach is 300 metres from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 36 km from Vufac Pongwe apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $35.
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13 Malcom Residence Pongwe, Tanzania
Guest house. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Malcom Residence provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. 200 metres from Kiwengwa Beach and 34 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the property features a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet and a desk. At the guest house every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower. A Full English/Irish, American or halal breakfast is available daily at the property. Malcom Residence offers a hot tub. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 20 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 36 km from Malcom Residence, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $150.
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