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Santa Maria Coral Park

Hotel

Pongwe Beach

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,134

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,134

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

It's very tranquil and peaceful, very helpful staff, the weather was absolutel…

Good place to stay friendly staff and good food

Great location
11 mentions

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…

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

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 …

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Rooms are nice and cleaned daily, the staff is very helpful and attending

It was also really clean

Breakfast available
3 mentions

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 …

Pool
3 mentions

) 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

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Lionel

solo_traveller

February 4, 2026

9

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

S

Salifu

solo_traveller

July 13, 2025

8

Cool with good serenity

G

Graham

family_with_children

May 24, 2025

10

Good place to stay friendly staff and good food

M

Maris

extended_group

April 24, 2025

10

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

M

Mahir

solo_traveller

February 26, 2025

8

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

A

andonezja

couple

February 26, 2025

10

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.

A

andonezja

couple

February 26, 2025

10

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.

M

Martin

solo_traveller

January 27, 2025

8

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!

M

Maciej

family_with_children

January 10, 2025

10

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

A

Anon

solo_traveller

December 14, 2024

7

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.

A

Alison

solo_traveller

December 10, 2024

9

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.

A

Agata

couple

November 30, 2024

10

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.

M

Michael

solo_traveller

September 4, 2024

10

Magical

Magical

M

Marianne

family_with_children

August 26, 2024

6

Very pleasant escape for the weekend in low key style

Lovely friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Quiet and good food. Wonderful local wildlife.

W

webster

couple

August 17, 2024

6

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.

S

Sam

solo_traveller

August 7, 2024

10

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

A

Agnita

family_with_children

July 29, 2024

9

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!

N

Nadja

couple

June 3, 2024

10

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!

A

Adrian

couple

January 19, 2024

10

amazing place

J

Jasmine

couple

January 3, 2024

7

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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 1 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPayment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:31 PM

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Santa Maria Coral Park - 4 Star Hotel in Pongwe