LOCATION:  Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, the Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar; an island in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania, Africa.

We are a modestly sized hotel, with sixteen traditional beach-side cottages, and an intimate atmosphere.

ROOMS & DESCRIPTION: The resort's beautiful gardens surround sixteen beach front Zanzibarian cottages. You will find various local hand crafted Zanzibarian doors and traditional beds. All cottages have en suite bathrooms, with Moroccan style walk in showers. Each cottage also has its own private terrace where guests may enjoy the sunrise and a leisurely breakfast.

The sea view cottages have traditional lime wash walls, and thatched roofs made from woven palm leaves.

RESTAURANT & BAR: We also have 24 hour around the clock reception, so no matter what time of the day (or night) we will be able to happily attend to you. Our consultant chef from England — who has spent time in the kitchens of the Dorchester Hotel, London; and the famous Lucas Carton, one of Paris' finest 3 star Michelin restaurants has advised and trained our own in-house chefs, so you can be assured that the crab, king prawn, and other fine local food will be prepared and cooked to the highest of international standards.

OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES: You can dive into the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean, or stretch out and soak up the sun on the beach.

Traditional wooden long boat with which our guests may gain access to deep waters before and beyond the reef, game fishing for tuna, marlin, barracuda and king fish and snorkeling out at Mnemba.