Poa Poa Bungalows

Hotels
9.3 (161 reviews)
Kiwengwa Beach , Kiwengwa , tz

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Great location
Cons:
Hard mattresses
Occasional cleanliness issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The reviews imply clean rooms but one review mentioned discomfort due to hard mattresses.
Service
9.98
Guests frequently praised the attentive and friendly staff.
Location
9.52
Multiple reviews noted the hotel’s ideal location near the beach and excursions.
Room Quality
8.97
Rooms are described as clean and well-equipped.
Amenities
9
Standard amenities mentioned positively overall.
Value for Money
9.46
Guests felt they received great value given the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.51
The food quality, especially breakfast, received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.48
Overall positive experiences reported; many would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:37

Property Description

Relax in Paradise at Poa Poa Bungalows

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Private Beach Area: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or soak up the sun on the private beach area just steps away from Kiwengwa Beach.

Delicious Dining and Scenic Views: Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant while taking in breathtaking views of the garden and sea. Selected rooms offer stunning sea views for a truly memorable stay.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions: With room service, free WiFi, and luggage storage, your comfort is our priority. Explore nearby attractions like Kichwele Forest Reserve and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park for a memorable experience.

Experience the beauty of Zanzibar at Poa Poa Bungalows. Book your stay now for a relaxing getaway by the beach.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 161 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Georgia Anett extended_group de
9
Relaxing days on the beach in comfortable bungalows
Pros:

Accommodation with only a few bungalows, friendly and welcoming management, friendly staff, good food, very clean, nice location

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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JOÃO solo_traveller pt
10
Best Place in Zanzibar
Pros:

Strongly recommend this resort/hotel, amazing staff always ready to help and five stars service.
Room very confortable, very well equiped.
Strong breakfast and dinner's always surprise us for the good quality.
Poa Poa is in a very beautiful beach, peacefull and quite.
We married on PoaPoa and was the best decision we could made, thank's to PoaPoa and WeddingZanzibar.
Hope we come again soon, and the biggest thank's to Laura and all the staff.
From Diana and João

Cons:

All 5 star's

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple eg
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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liwald extended_group nl
8
Mooie locatie en goede prijs/kwaliteit
Pros:

Kwamen niks tekort en personeel was zeer behulpzaam. Kamers zijn prima niks spectaculairs.
uitzicht en strand is goed.

Cons:

Achter het hotel is weinig te beleven. Zit wel een klein dorpje met wat lokale shops maar de rest is er weinig.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Smith solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Giada solo_traveller it
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Ilka solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Freundlichkeit aller Mitarbeiterinnen, Sauberkeit und sehr leckeres Essen

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Stefano couple it
9
Pros:

Il POA POA bungalows è posizionato a ridosso della spiaggia con una vista meravigliosa sull'oceano. Vi sono 6 bungalows (dodici posti letto o poco più) e gli ospiti sono tranquillamente coccolati dalla natura che avvolge la struttura; ci si sente sempre a proprio agio in ogni situazione. Le camere sono spaziose e semplicemente arredate i stile zanzibarino. La piscina fa da decoro a un contesto verdeggiante. Complimenti a tutto lo staff che sono gentili e precisi. Un plauso particolare alla ristorazione che è decisamente di alto livello...bravi! Consigliato!

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Caro Egyptienne couple fr
10
Pros:

Le cadre
La vue
Le personnel
La restauration

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Donatella.M couple it
6
Semplice e tranquillo, per chi non ha molte pretese
Pros:

La dimensione dell'hotel rientrava nelle nostre aspettative: una struttura piccola e tranquilla, senza animazione o altro, dal momento che non amiamo le strutture grandi con mille piscine e dispersive. La spiaggia davanti è molto bella, peccato solo non sia ottimale per la balneazione causa maree e stagnazione dell'acqua, ottima invece per il kite surfing e lunghe passeggiate. Lo staff dell'hotel è sempre molto cordiale, Kristina la migliore di tutti! Stanza abbastanza comoda e carina, ben pulita dal personale ed è sempre possibile rifornirsi di acqua potabile al bar. Colazione abbondante.

Cons:

Avevamo letto alcune recensioni che parlavano di mancanza di corrente o altro e pensavamo fossero fenomeni isolati e invece a noi è capitato circa 3 volte nella settimana di permanenza con qualche disagio nell'attesa di fare una doccia calda o riavere il wifi, però la nostra preoccupazione era più per la conservazione di cibo e altro in cucina (spesso le bevande era calde). Da migliorare anche la disponibilità di lettini e ombrelloni in spiaggia, che spesso vengono riservati con dei teli mare tutto il giorno e non risultano mai a sufficienza per tutti gli ospiti; in generale sarebbe stato ottimale avere una security e un'assistenza in più in loco (abbiamo avuto un problema con un taxi alle 4 del mattino e l'unico presente era un giovane ragazzo che parlava solo swahili). Ci aspettavamo qualcosa di più anche lato ristorante (scarsa varietà di sapori e ingredienti) e dalla serata a tema. Piscina molto piccola e bassa mare non proprio balneabile, meglio spostarsi. In generale si sta bene se non si hanno eccessive pretese.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Nicolas couple fr
10
Pros:

Very good bungalows with comfy beds. The food was exceptional and various with good portions. The pool is perfectly placed and the beach is clean in front of Poa Poa Bungalows.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Tommy couple pl
10
Pros:

Beautiful place!!

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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veronique couple fr
10
Pros:

Petite structure de 8 bungalows, ce qui donne l'impression d'être tout seuls. Superbe piscine . Très bon restaurant.
Adorable personnel à l'écoute
Je recommande vivement.
Super séjour .

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jakub solo_traveller pl
10
A small cozy hotel located on the beach so from the room to the ocean is just a few steps away. An atmospheric restauran
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple pl
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect. This place is a real gem. Great atmosphere , amazing and super friendly staff, right on the beach, very good food. Wish I could stay longer.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Anna couple tz
10
Wspaniały pobyt!
Pros:

Bardzo miły butikowy hotel wybudowany na plaży więc cieszysz się pięknymi widokami już od wejścia.
Tylko 8 pokoi w 4 bungalowach
Bardzo miła obsługa więc czujesz nie jak gość ale jak przyjaciel. Piękna restauracja urządzona w stylu boho z najlepszym jedzeniem w Kiwengwa. Pokoje niewielkie, ale urządzone komfortowo, każdy z widokiem na ocean. Basen wystarczająco duzy jak na tego typu obiekt. Śniadania serwowane do południa więc nie musisz się stresować że zaśpisz. Pyszna kawa zarówno z ekspresu jak i serwowana po afrykańsku.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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palmira couple it
10
Pros:

La struttura è molto pulita e curata. Il personale attento e gentile. La struttura è aperta sulla spiaggia, ma offre privacy e relax. Ho adorato tutto

Cons:

Niente

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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roberta extended_group it
6
la spesa non vale i servizi, camera con affaccio su un muro, staff poco cordiale tranne John e Crist
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Kati couple ee
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Anne-Christel couple be
8
Pros:

Very small cosy place, good restaurant with interesting menu including local spécialities. Beach is super close and even has souvenir shops nearby without any hassle or exorbitant prices We got picked up by the local diving club and brought back. Shuttle service to and from was also very convenient.

Cons:

My daughter is allergic to pineapple and we just couldn't get the staff to remember. On several occasions we had to send a drink back because it contained pineapple despite not being on the list of ingredients

2026-02-27 via Nuitee