Really, i've been not only at this hotel and others have more stars. But this is the most beautiful and enjoying. The beach is white, ocean is clear and transparent. Stuff is very very helpful and do the best to help you enjoy your visit. No any hustlers on the beach (thanks to stuff!). But you must know before go... More

We came here after our Kili climb and safari. Fantastic! Beach beautiful, food excellent, couldn't fault the staff, they were friendly and helpful. The room was better than expected, I didn't mind the brackish water for showering or the bats roosting in the roof void, it all added to a wonderful experience More

We had the pleasure of enjoying the great hospitality and setting at Pongwe Beach Hotel. The setting is magical, the accomodation perfectly beachy, no A/C but plenty of fans. Staff was very accomodating and friendly and thankfully not pawing for tips. Food was very good to great, some of the seafood was overcooked. For $15 can go out snorkeling off... More

We stayed at this place as a (warm!) treat after climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and it lived up to all expectations. Granted, we had sourced our own transport through "Zanzibar car hire" which meant that we could venture out for little trips at our leisure, though we were also happy to spend hours quietly reading on the beach or terrace loungers.... More

LOCATION: Our friend who lives on Zanzibar told us that this is the best beach on the island. And it really is - Most of the photos I took could be made straight into postcards. Be advised though that the tide is very strong and you cannot swim in the sea before 1pm or after sunset in the evening, unless... More

Loved this hotel. Excellent location away from everything. Small enough to feel exclusive and it is all about relaxation there. I also like the fact that they care for the environment e.g. one showers in slightly salty water and there is no air conditioning etc...so not for everyone. The rooms were really nice, clean and had some locally designed furniture... More

My partner and I spent 5 nights there. A beautiful beach and stunning pool. Food great and friendly staff. However, the rooms were very average and need work. Ensure you take all toiletries as none are provided (even soap). No AC and fans very noisy overnight. Having stayed at other comparable hotels in Zanzibar (cost wise), unfortunately I would not... More

We stayed at Pongwe Beach Hotel for the last 5 days of our Tanzanian trip, having decided to take a relaxing break after the breathtaking intensity of Northern Tanzania and before heading out home. The hotel's location is gorgeous - it's secluded yet welcoming, cozy yet expansive. We arrived while the tide was very low, and as the multicolored water... More

We stayed at Pongwe Beach Hotel for a week as part of our honeymoon, and it exceeded all my expectations: a beautiful quiet beach, fringed by film-set palms and a carefully tended garden, amazing quality food, friendly helpful staff, a clean comfortable (but simple) room that perfectly matched the relaxed, laid back feel of the place. This is the perfect... More