“Lovely relaxed vibe”

Great hotel with wonderful white sandy beach, quiet vibe which was perfect for us. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We came here for two nights at the end of our safari to relax, and we certainly did that.

“Little quiet paradise”

Fantastic staff!! ❤️ Beautiful room. Great coctails and nice food. Pool area and the whole hotel setting is absolutely stunning.. You can even see a bush baby ❤️ Possibility to borrow a paddle board or cayak, reef shoes...

“Second time here and would definitely recommend”

Exceptionally Beautiful beach location and fabulous grounds/gardens. Staff are so friendly and helpful

“Lovely private hotel, beautiful beach. Great food but quite limiting menu in the evenings”

Beautiful private beach, lots of loungers by the pool and beach

“Nice hotel on a lovely beach”

The location was lovely. Beautiful beach.

“Highly recommend, an amazing stay!”

We had an absolutely incredible stay at Pongwe Beach Hotel. Our room was amazing, with our own pool for a dip in the mornings, as well as a lovely pool. The size of the resort meant we never felt crowded at the pool or dinner facilities. The menu was amazing, dinner options changed daily and everything was ordered was delicious with fantastic, fresh produce.

“A slice of paradise”

This place is just complete paradise. The staff are soooo friendly, they refer to you by name every time they see you which gives it a premium and personal feel. The rooms are huge, clean, and the plunge pool was just insane. The main pool is beautiful over the beach and sea, it’s just utter peace and quiet. The staff cannot do enough for you, it is just absolute heaven here. The area is very quiet, the beach is peaceful and there are not many people around at all. If you’re looking for tranquility, this is the place.

“A slice of paradise”

We stayed for four very enjoyable nights at Pongwe Beach Hotel. It is a small tranquil hotel right on the white sandy beach of the turquoise Indian Ocean. It really is a slice of paradise. Our thatched African styled semi-detached accommodation was as close to the beach as you could get with a spectacular view of the ocean from the sunbeds resting on the terrace. Our room was clean and spacious. It had good quiet air conditioning and a ceiling fan. There was also a mosquito net over the four poster large firm but comfortable double bed. There were also four firm but comfortable pillows. There was a good hot shower in the large shower area which keeps the bathroom floor dry. There were complimentary toiletries and a large bottle of water which is replenished daily. The staff are very friendly and attentive. In fact we thought it was too much so. We had a problem with the latch on our door which was replaced soon after I mentioned it to reception. The swimming pool again by the beach is sparkling clean warm and inviting. There seemed to be enough sunbeds by the pool for the number of guests during our stay but there were not enough parasols and the few in the shade disappeared very quickly. The breakfast is good with a reasonable variety of choices. The freshly cooked part of breakfast is as close as you will get to a full English breakfast in Zanzibar. Lunch and dinner are available in the restaurant. There is a limited choice from the à la carte menu which changes daily. The food is of an excellent quality although by African standards it is extremely expensive and the portions are small. When we arrived on Friday night it was 'buffet night' but as my wife does not like buffets we could choose from the lunchtime menu. There is complimentary tea and coffee with biscuits and cake available all day from the restaurant and at four o'clock a waiter comes round the pool and beach with an afternoon snack of freshly cut fruit.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit”

Very good breakfast. Good food, excellent service.

“Nothing short of a tropical paradise”

Stayed at the cliff villa with pool. Things we liked were the stunning location/beach, delicious food (we ate all our food at the hotel), spacious room with a comfy bed, very picturesque and well maintained property grounds and the service While the water at high tide is one of clearest and bluest you’d ever see and the beaches almost blindingly white, low tide is interesting in it own way and a great time to explore the sea. The hotel staff does an amazing job at ridding the beach of seaweed every day.

“Probably the best stay you'll ever have”

Everything, probably the best accommodation we've ever stayed in!

“Beautiful, quiet boutique hotel at exceptional location”

Pongwe Beach Hotel is embedded in a beautiful tropical garden and situated right at the beach. We‘ve loved its secluded location, the beach is not accessible during high tide and that means that you don‘t get bothered by beach boys as much (rarely ever, to be honest). We‘ve had a beach front room that was literally a stone‘s throw away from the beach, it couldn‘t have been any more convenient! The room was spacious and spotless, also our 14yr old daughter had a full single bed to use. The turn down service in the evening is something you don‘t usually see in that category, so we were pleasantly surprised. Another nice touch is the option to order early morning coffee / tea, that gets quietly delivered to your terrace from 07:00 am onwards, so as an early bird you can enjoy your first cup of coffee on the daybed of your room terrace and enjoy the wonderful beach view whilst others are still sleeping. We‘ve booked half board and were not disappointed - the menu was very diverse, each day you could choose between meat / fish / vegetarian options for your main course. There‘s a buffet twice a week as well, plus evening entertainment on 2 days, we‘ve enjoyed both very much! The staff is most welcoming and attentive, no matter if housekeeping, restaurant, reception….as a guest you feel your presence is appreciated and every wish is taken care of. I usually never book 3-star hotels, but with this one got tempted because of its exceptional reviews - and they are all true, so can highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!

“Always feels like home ( with a beach )”

I’ve been here many times and the staff and the small beach are the best thing here. Also the new cliff villa was amazing.

The location and staff at Pongwe Beach make it an absolutely special place to spend a holiday: we loved the tranquillity of the beach and the friendly and warm atmosphere created by everyone who works there. The hotel functions in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, so that one can enjoy the unspoiled view of the ocean and the sound of the waves. Sleeping just a few steps away from the white sand and palm trees make it feel like paradise. The cuisine offered was a delight - we particularly enjoyed the variety of options at breakfast and the delicious fish served at dinner (with the special dinner served on the beach a particular highlight). Thank you to the staff for making our stay so beautiful and memorable, we would love to come back!

“Perfect beach stay for a quiet couple!”

-We loved how clean and quiet the beach was. There is not a super long area of beach but enough to walk and enjoy the white sand and find shells -The staff was very friendly -The included breakfast buffet had enough options -The pool was very clean -There were certain nights that local entertainment came which was fun!

“Little paradise”

The property is located in one of the most beautiful beaches for sure, it is stunning and very private. the service is exceptional, the food of good quality and the resort is very eco friendly. The Wi-Fi is good in all areas including on the beach.

“Stunning location, great beach and most of all fantastic service from everyone”

Authentic beautiful hotel right on the beachfront, the service from everyone was the best we’ve ever had at a hotel.

Exceptional tropical beach location. Wonderful resort with an authentic feel, super friendly and helpful staff, and excellent food.

“Love this place”

Beautiful, laid back, lovely stafff

“I had a pleasant stay and will come back again!”

The staff are very friendly, the environment and rooms are very clean!