Santa Maria Coral Park
Pongwe Beach
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“It's very tranquil and peaceful, very helpful staff, the weather was absolutel…”
“Good place to stay friendly staff and good food”
“I found the beach was not crowded, thus giving you very private experience, al…”
“Staff are very friendly and helpful The owner personally checks on guests It i…”
“Nice pool and lots of sunbeds to choose from”
“The location is a quieter part of the island on a bay which has a limited ocean …”
“Rooms are nice and cleaned daily, the staff is very helpful and attending”
“It was also really clean”
“Waking up each day to the sound of the ocean, walking to the breakfast barefoot,…”
“The nice manager first seemed to have some difficulty understanding our request …”
“) Beach, but there is always the swimming pool to rely on”
Overview
Offering beachfront accommodation in Pongwe, Santa Maria Coral Park has a restaurant and bar on site and offers special diet menus on request. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the surroundings. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. Each room has a private balcony, and mosquito nets over the beds. There is an outdoor seating area and a private entrance for each unit. The private bathroom is fitted, and the room offers sea views from the balcony. Santa Maria Coral Park has a beautiful tropical a garden. Services include a tour desk and free parking. Zanzibar International Airport is 45 km away and Jozani Chwaka National Park is a 30-minute drive from the property.
Traveller reviews
Lionel
solo_traveller
February 4, 2026
“An amazing experience”
It's very tranquil and peaceful, very helpful staff, the weather was absolutely amazing, with views to match. I found the beach was not crowded, thus giving you very private experience, all round an amazing experience, if not too short
Salifu
solo_traveller
July 13, 2025
Cool with good serenity
Graham
family_with_children
May 24, 2025
Good place to stay friendly staff and good food
Maris
extended_group
April 24, 2025
“Our experience here was great! We had fun, we ate delicious food and we had the beach for ourselves. The swimming pool i”
It was like a dream
Mahir
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
“It exceeded expectations”
Staff are very friendly and helpful The owner personally checks on guests It is directly In front of the beach, calm beach perfect for relaxing
andonezja
couple
February 26, 2025
“Return to paradise”
It has been my second stay at Santa, but for sure not the last one. The place is amazing for relaxation and experiencing the lazy, beach holiday at a true paradise. Santa Maria makes you feel like home, and the staff - like the part of their family. In particular, special credit to Sarah, Jeni and Musa for how they made us feel very welcome at all times. Along with the rest of the staff, they're making Santa a place you will be eagerly coming back to. Also, the food is delicious! They have one of the best octopus I have ever had.
andonezja
couple
February 26, 2025
“Hidden paradise”
By far the best place I've stayed in, and I'm saying this as a person who travels a lot throughout Asia, the Caribbean and other tropical destinations, typically staying in 5* resorts and all kind of sorts of boutique hotels. This place is different to any of them, but just truly awesome. Rooms are nice and cleaned daily, the staff is very helpful and attending. But the place itself... It's just a real hidden gem. Waking up each day to the sound of the ocean, walking to the breakfast barefoot, just enjoying the view of the beautiful palm trees garden around you. Very authentic and very peaceful, beautiful place. Surrounding beach is quiet, stunning and empty. In the evenings you get to feed the bush babies, in the mornings you just enjoy your coffee listening to the sound of the nature around you. Best place to relax and enjoy your beachlife. Will definitely come back. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Martin
solo_traveller
January 27, 2025
“White sand Paradise.”
The staff were super. Very relaxed, kind attentive and friendly. Lovely surroundings with white sand and lots of swaying trees. A little remote but a selection of restaurants available walking along the beach. Nice pool and lots of sunbeds to choose from. With the added pleasure of the Bush Babies!
Maciej
family_with_children
January 10, 2025
“Hidden gem, visit it ASAP”
It’s a hidden gem, one of the last few remaining places that have true character. From beautiful grounds, through private beach to cheerful staff and delicious food we had a wonderful time
Anon
solo_traveller
December 14, 2024
“Overall a relaxing place to be”
Staff very nice and will do extra things to help. Generally peaceful, although some noise from neighbouring hotels. Nice having bushbabies around and lots of trees. Easy to chat with other people staying. Restaurant area is nice, next to the sea, good breeze from the sea to keep cool. Felt relaxed and safe.
Alison
solo_traveller
December 10, 2024
“Paradise! I’ll be back.”
The location is a quieter part of the island on a bay which has a limited ocean water swimming. I was aware of this but keep in mind depending on what you’re looking for. The pool was fine. Beautiful staff who are welcoming and happy to help, the menu changes daily and I had great dinners here. My room was spacious, and the ceiling fan and mosquito net were helpful. Housekeeping is a good standard.
Agata
couple
November 30, 2024
“Return to paradise”
It has been my second stay at Santa, but for sure not the last one. The place is amazing for relaxation and experiencing the lazy, beach holiday at a true paradise. Santa Maria makes you feel like home, and the staff - like the part of their family. In particular, special credit to Sarah, Jeni and Musa for how they made us feel very welcome at all times. Along with the rest of the staff, they're making Santa a place you will be eagerly coming back to. Also, the food is delicious! They have one of the best octopus I have ever had.
Michael
solo_traveller
September 4, 2024
“Magical”
Magical
Marianne
family_with_children
August 26, 2024
“Very pleasant escape for the weekend in low key style”
Lovely friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Quiet and good food. Wonderful local wildlife.
webster
couple
August 17, 2024
“Pleasant for a quiet relaxing break, but limited sea swimming”
Staff were incredible 10/10 - they went out of their way to make our stay good. We had a 4.30am departure and Sarah came to our room at 4.15 with the security guard to carry our luggage, then offered us tea or coffee while we waited for our taxi. Very quiet and peaceful place. Ideal for a relaxing time.
Sam
solo_traveller
August 7, 2024
“The best place in the world!”
I have travelled quite widely and this truly is my favourite place in the world! The location is superb and was so quiet, no tourists to be seen at all! Sabina and Miss was amazing and looked after me so very well. The food is fabulous and the cocktails too. Solomon the owner is super too. I could not have been happier in this extraordinary beautiful place. I would without doubt come again! I even made my first Tik Tok film to show everyone Santa Maria Coral Park definitely the epitome of Hakuna Matata
Agnita
family_with_children
July 29, 2024
“Relax on the beach!!!”
The location is wonderful! Practically on the beach and plenty of places to sit/lie down either in the sun or shade. The tidal difference sometimes creates a long (deep?) Beach, but there is always the swimming pool to rely on! The nice manager first seemed to have some difficulty understanding our request for vegan food, but once we explained properly he went up and beyond to arrange great breakfasts and various dinner options! Well appreciated! The rooms are not extremely luxurious, but it was exactly what we wanted and expected and the price/quality was excellent. It was also really clean. On the morning of our departure we forgot a set of AirPods. Luckily they were found by housekeeping and they will make sure we will get them back! Oh and what was really great that the room came with closets chat we could lock! All in all a wonderful experience. I can certainly recommend this place if you don’t want to spend a fortune while still staying on a prime location!
Nadja
couple
June 3, 2024
“everything perfect”
Everything was perfect! The staff extremely nice and helpful, the food was very tasty, there was every day a different choice freshly cooked. The room was calm, clean and comfortable. The hotel is located directly on the beach and has a big beautiful garden with many different relaxing places to chose to spend the day. As an addition are cute bushbabies living in the garden :) we really enjoyed our stay very much and would go back again any time!
Adrian
couple
January 19, 2024
amazing place
Jasmine
couple
January 3, 2024
“Dec23-Jan24”
I thoroughly enjoyed the welcoming staff, who were exceptionally accommodating and kind. The breakfast was delightful, featuring fresh juice, fruits, and delicious pancakes, complemented by a choice of eggs prepared to perfection. Dinner was also impressive. The room was meticulously cleaned, and we experienced a secure environment with no incidents of theft. The place is ideal for families, providing a super safe and quiet atmosphere.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Open-air bath, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Beach
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Fence around pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Bungalow with Balcony and Sea View
Each bungalow has a private balcony, and mosquito nets over the beds. There is an outdoor seating area and a private entrance for each unit. The private bathroom is fitted, and the room offers sea views from the balcony.
Single Room with Terrace
This single room's special feature is the pool with a view. The single room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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