Pongwe Beach Hotel is a small, privately run beach hotel in its own secluded bay on Zanzibar's east coast, about an hour's drive from Stone Town and the airport. An offshore coral reef shelters the bay, keeping the water calm and clear for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, and the white-sand beach is lined with palms, hammocks and thatched parasols.
The hotel has 23 thatched rooms and suites: Beachfront Rooms steps from the sand, Sea View Suites, and Garden Rooms set back among tropical gardens. All are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets and a private terrace or veranda.
The restaurant serves fresh local seafood, tropical fruit and island spices from a menu that changes daily, and Komba Bar is the place to be at sunset. The infinity pool sits just above the beach with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views.
Kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles are available to guests, alongside yoga, diving and excursions to Stone Town, spice farms and Prison Island.
Relaxed, unpretentious and personal, Pongwe suits honeymooners, couples and families winding down after safari.
5 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English, Polish, Swahili
No. Rooms: 23
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Gourmet, Leisure, Relaxation, Wine
