Pongwe Beach Hotel

We were a family of 6 relaxing at Pongwe Beach hotel after climbing Kilimanjaro. We spent 5 nights at Pongwe Beach hotel and it was amazing. There are only 18 rooms and there is a large private beach with lots of sunbeds. Most of the rooms are having some sort of sea view and only few meters away from the beach. There is a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The staff is wonderful and they are doing all those extra things that makes your stay even better. The food is great. We had half-board, which can be recommended. I probably had the best omelet for breakfast ever. The rooms are large and clean with huge bath rooms. I will really recommend this place to all that wants to relax and have a peaceful time. The only minor disadvantage is the lack of snorkling spots near the hotel. It is recommended to talk at walk along the beach at low tide (but be careful about the high tide). You will find many locals looking for seafood. A great thanks to all the staff that gave us a wonderful time at Pongwe Beach hotel. As an example our daugther had a little stomach issues one day and when they discovered they immediately brought a coconut to her room as it should help with stomach issues.

We had a sensational honeymoon at Pongwe. It is a quiet resort so you can get a nice sense of privacy - perfect for a romantic getaway. The service is excellent - always with a smile and so we felt so welcome and comfortable. The team really cultivated a family atmosphere that made us feel right at home. We found the rooms to be very comfortable and spacious (we had a sea view suite). The beach was utterly stunning and felt really private - and makes for a lovely walk when the tide is out. We spent a number of evenings on the shore listening to the waves and drinking in the landscape (as well as a few drinks...). It is testament to the service that the hotel provides beach shoes free of charge if you want to go delving into the ocean. We went for full board and would recommend others doing the same. We have been to hotels before where they know they have a captive audience and feel like they can get away with sub-par food - no such issue here! I am hard to please when it comes to food (and I think it's make or break for most holidays) but every meal at Pongwe was utterly delightful. Food was fresh, flavoursome and there was plenty of variety. It was clearly made with a great deal of care and attention. We are incredibly sad to be back home which says a lot about how special our stay was. Hopefully we will manage to come back again in the future

This hotel is just a slice of paradise. The staff are so friendly and you instantly feel at home. They refer to you by name the whole time you are staying there which gives it a personal feel. The room was absolutely huge and so comfortable, the private plunge pool was insane and so relaxed. The main pool is lovely and has a view over the beach which is to die for, it’s so quiet and hardly anyone around. Peace and tranquility. I had a wonderful stay here, I needed some time to relax as I have been travelling around Zanzibar and this was perfect for revitalising. Would 100% stay again

Beautifull place to go if you want to enjoy a quiet and peaceful vacation. The service was amazing and even the staff there was amazing. The food was outstandingly tastefull, it's something like no other I tried and enjoyed. The preparation on the food and drinks is amazing. I experienced and learned alot about how they make their food and drinks. One dish that stood out for me was the cobia curry with rice and what they call chapati. What amazing was when you get out of the room you can go for a swim in the sea or pool. The sea was so clean and at the right temperature so you don't get to cold or to warm. The kayaking was also a nice experience to do at the hotel. The rooms and everything was clean and had no problems. I really enjoyed the trip to Pongwe Beach Hotel in Zanzibar and I hope you do to.

A total relaxation after our safari week. They looked after us so well we felt like we were royalty.nothing was too much trouble. Greeted everywhere by smiles, laughter and kindness. Bliss for two old folks. Would love to have stayed longer. Miss my special coconut/lime drink.