I returned from Pongwe Beach Hotel last week and just wanted to say that while the rooms are pretty basic (slightly damp due to the humidity), the scenery, hospitality and food more than make up for it. We stayed for one week and although you have to choose what you want for evening meal the variety was great, even if... more

Really fabulous location and being greeted with a fresh mango juice on arrival from a flight from London was the perfect welcome! A 'shabby chic' type of place with great staff and a pace of life that is very easy to fall into... It is not super smart but is perfect to chill out, read books and stare into the... more

thanks Pongwe for taking good care of me when I really needed a break from the stress. It was just what I needed. A beautiful, slice of paradise away from the hustle of city life. Everyone seemed to remember my name and genuinely appeared to care that my stay was relaxing and comfortable. I like the variety in the menu,... more

Beautiful beach, exceptionally friendly staff, fresh well presented food, clean rooms - well worth the visit more

The hotel was expensive! European prices for African facilities! The room was basic, with a dingy bathroom, worn bedding, holes in the mosquito nets and brackish water in the shower. The loungers around the pool were tatty, old, and nasty. While the staff are friendly and efficient, the place is somewhat regimented. You have to order dinner while eating breakfast.... more

We spent the best 14 nights of our life in Pongwe for our honeymoon last September. It was pure romance, pleasure, a gourmet feast, the most relaxing experience imaginable. Val, Heidi, Sandy and all the staff were simply the best; you won't find more professional, attentive, entertaining, lovely, polite, fun staff anywhere in the world. We (the newly created Mr... more

Service was great, staff friendly and very helpful. Hotel can organise all trips for you directly, at very good rates too. Pool is fantastic. Beach and hammocks very relaxing. Great break-away for couples. Exclusive private beach makes it even more exclusive.Chef and food incredible. You wouldn't expect 5 star food here, but it is truly amazing. A private dinner on... more

We went to Zanzibar to get married and we spent two whole weeks at Pongwe. We chose this resort as all we wanted to do was relax - and we got exactly what we wanted. It is paradise, we likened it very much to The Maldives as it has the same white sand and turquoise sea. The infinity pool was... more

After carefully reading reviews from this web site, we booked a room to unwind for 3 nights after Safari. Although, we were fully aware that there is no air-condition and fresh water shower, We thought with sea breeze, we would be OK. We could not sleep the first night there. It was so hot and humid, we tossed and turned... more