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title: "Pongwe Beach Hotel, Zanzibar: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Pongwe Beach Hotel in Zanzibar: rated 9.3 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania

9.3 ·  Exceptional 32 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 162 in Zanzibar ·  5.6 Location score
## About Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe Beach Hotel is a hotel in Pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 32 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 14 km from the centre of Zanzibar. The nearest beach is 160 m away. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 29 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2003

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

P.O Box 297, Zanzibar, Tanzania [pongwe.com](https://www.pongwe.com/)

## How Pongwe Beach Hotel scores

Better rated than 96% of hotels in Zanzibar

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **5.6**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **9.8**

Zanzibar average

## Amenities

Swimming poolRestaurantBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">29 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">65 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Zanzibar</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">33 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Pongwe Beach Hotel: in detail

Pongwe Beach Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Zanzibar. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Several chosen accommodations at Pongwe Beach Hotel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Pongwe Beach Hotel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Visitors with specific dietary needs can enjoy various culinary choices at Pongwe Beach Hotel, providing kosher and halal alternatives. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Pongwe Beach Hotel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment.

### Compare

## Compare Pongwe Beach Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Pongwe Beach Hotel

### How do guests rate Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Pongwe Beach Hotel has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 32 reviews, which is better than 96% of rated hotels in Zanzibar.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Pongwe Beach Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Pongwe Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Pongwe Beach Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Pongwe Beach Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Pongwe Beach Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), is 29 km away in a straight line.

### Is Pongwe Beach Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 160 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Pongwe Beach Hotel have?

Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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