Pongwe Beach Hotel

Boutique beachfront retreat on Zanzibar's private coral lagoon

Amenities & Activities

Pongwe Beach Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean and a private beach area protected by an offshore coral reef. Guests can use complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding area or borrow kayaks and paddleboards during high tide. The hotel also provides a daily happy hour with handcrafted cocktails and free use of sun loungers and beach towels.

Rooms & Suites

The 23 rooms and suites at Pongwe Beach Hotel include unique cliff ocean suites with panoramic views and private terraces. Some rooms offer private plunge pools, while all accommodations feature traditional Zanzibari charm with thatched roofs and four-poster beds. Each room includes a patio, seating area, bathrobes, and free toiletries.

Dining

The hotel's award-winning restaurant serves fresh seafood and local cuisine using ingredients sourced from the island. Guests can dine on the beach or in the restaurant, with a menu that changes daily to highlight local flavors. A Swahili buffet is offered twice a week, and the bar provides wine, champagne, and special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

Pongwe Beach Hotel's spa and wellness center offers massages, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services using local products. The spa facilities include treatment rooms overlooking the tropical garden, and guests can book personalized honeymoon packages that include romantic beach dinners. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available at both the pool and the private beach.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits on a secluded stretch of white sand in Pongwe, a short walk from Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest with its exotic wildlife. The calm coral lagoon in front of the hotel provides safe swimming and snorkeling opportunities at high tide. Pongwe Beach Hotel also arranges airport transfers and excursions to Stone Town and spice tours.

• Beach: Private white-sand cove protected by offshore coral reef
• Rooms: 23 thatched suites, some with private plunge pools and ocean views
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant with daily changing menu and Swahili buffet
• Wellness: Spa with massages, manicures, and pedicures
• Activities: Complimentary bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and daily happy hour
• Location: Secluded beachfront near Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest