Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Limited entertainment options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Some reviews pointed out issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities.
Service
9.99
Staff were noted as extraordinarily friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.55
Hotel is very well located, directly on the beach, making it a great spot for relaxation.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms were spacious and well-equipped, contributing to a positive experience.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities were generally good, though some guests mentioned a lack of entertainment options.
Value for Money
8.49
Some guests felt it was not quite worth the price given certain deficiencies.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Dining experiences were generally praised, although there were some complaints about variety.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall experiences were mostly positive, with guests expressing enjoyment and satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:07

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise at Pongwe Bay Resort

Nestled on the stunning Pongwe Beach, Pongwe Bay Resort offers a tranquil escape surrounded by lush gardens, a pristine white sand beach, and a refreshing swimming pool.

Exotic Swahili-Inspired Accommodations

Experience luxury in our units with traditional thatched-roofs, Swahili decor, and modern amenities like air conditioning. Relax on your patio with views of the pool, garden, or sea, complete with a cozy sofa and a mosquito net-draped bed.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Indulge in a feast for your senses at Bahari lounge restaurant, serving a fusion of Swahili, seafood, and Mediterranean flavors. Unwind at the spa with massages, sauna, and solarium, or enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the beachfront bar.

Ready to experience paradise? Book your stay at Pongwe Bay Resort now!

Important information:

Please note the resort offers free wireless internet in the restaurant bar, lounge area and swimming pool.

The All Inclusive rate does not include alcoholic beverages.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 784 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Emese couple hu
10
Csodás, felejthetetlen, mindenkinek ajánljuk!!!
Pros:

Csodás helyen fekszik, az óceán mellett, mesés környezetben, mindent kielégítő bungalóban laktunk, ahol mindennap takarítottak, tisztaság rend volt. Az ételek a reggelitől a vacsoráig finomak változatosak, és homemade készültek. A medence a pálmafák ölelésében fekszik, tiszta vizű, körülötte kényelmes nyugágyakon pihenhettünk. Az óceán parton is fedett ágyakon lehet csodálni a fehér homokos partot és a végtelen óceánt!
A személyzet nagyon barátságos, mosolygósak, mindenben a rendelkezésünkre álltak. Rendezetek grillpartit kihelyezték az asztalokat a partra, hangulatos zene és tánc mellett élvezhettük a vacsorát, és akinek kedve volt bekapcsolódhatott a helyiek táncába. Szívből ajánlom mindenkinek ezt a gyönyörű szép, kedves helyet, aki pihenésre és csodás környezetre vágyik. Köszönjük még egyszer Pongwe Bay Resort a felejhetetlen üdülést! Emese és László

Cons:

Minden tetszett

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Bakhtyar family_with_children ae
10
We had a wonderful stay, and the staff were exceptionally kind and welcoming throughout our visit.
Pros:

The beach was exceptionally clean, making it a wonderful place to relax, watch the sunset, and take leisurely strolls along the shore. I found the atmosphere peaceful and inviting. Breakfast was served efficiently and tasted great, offering a pleasant start to the day. The main dinner menu was impressive as well, with a variety of delicious options that made the evening meal thoroughly enjoyable. Overall, the experience was memorable and left me looking forward to returning.

Cons:

The WIFI was a big issue for me and my family, we had to complain several times but unfortunately it was not resolved.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Vito solo_traveller it
10
Anche poco solo 5 stelle...
Pros:

Una struttura eco-luxury che punta alla clientela anziché alla quantità e fin dal primo minuto ci siamo sentiti a casa, vuoi perché è un resort con prese italiane, bidet ed altre cose che solo in Italia abbiamo, ma anche perché il simpaticissimo direttore Mattia (italiano) si è dimostrato fin da subito disponibile e cortese accogliendoci di persona e mostrandoci un po' il tutto. Vi si può praticare GRATIS canoing e stand-up paddle, palestra ed ha un pontile sul mare dove vivere emozioni uniche. Qui si incarna proprio la filosofia locale del "pole-pole" ovvero piano-piano, senza fretta. Un'atmosfera di relax e comfort che non ha nulla da invidiare ai paradisi più citati. E poi un applauso allo staff intero, partire dal direttore, sempre presente e disponibile, fino allo staff intero, instancabile, che ci ha donato sempre un sorriso nonostante la poca comprensione della lingua. Complimenti!
P.S: mi hanno fatto ricredere anche sulla cucina Swahili durante una serata show a tema Masaai (ogni settimana una serata spettacolare e diversa!)...troppo buona!

Cons:

Niente.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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robertus family_with_children nl
7
Cons:

Eten was gemiddeld (prijs/kwaliteit niet ok)

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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navy27 solo_traveller ch
9
Vacances familles juillet 2026
Pros:

-Personnel au petit soin,
-endroit magnifique malgré les marées, -plages et jardins propre nettoyé chaque jour,
- magnifique pontons pour repas du soir ou juste l'apéro avec zone kayak
-nourriture excellente à la carte,
-super calme et immersif avec les prestations d'un 5* (4*+),
-service d'excursions à l'hôtel,
-ayant l'avion tard le soir ils nous ont laissé la chambre jusqu'à notre départ
-La sécurité de l'établissement est top tant au niveau de l'environnement que la sécurité personnel ( j'ai eu besoin d'un médecin ...il est venu directement à la chambre )

Cons:

-Il n'y a pas d'armoires dans la chambre ( la 116 en tout cas ) juste une étagère assez petite pour 4 => vous laisser donc vos habits dans la valises
-Les prix des boissons sont un peu haut ... mais bon on est en vacances
- WiFi qui rame un peu

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller it
10
Oltre ogni aspettativa!
Pros:

Questo è un paradiso, non un resort. Dire che tutto fosse eccezionale forse non basta. Complimenti vivissimi per tutto: esteticamente meraviglioso, personale accogliente, gentile e preparato a tutto, servizi eccellenti, struttura con accesso diretto alla spiaggia, colazione eccezionale, camera stupenda (con il bidet!)... Speriamo di tornarci presto!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Ellie couple gb
7
This resort did not feel like a 5* stay, however seems to be improving
Pros:

The resort has a really nice pool area, and two restaurants. It is on a private beach area which is guarded by the Masai. The restaurant and bar manager, and Priyanka are extremely welcoming and helpful for your stay! There appeared to be improvements being made towards the last few days of our stay, regarding service and food availability which is good.

Cons:

The restaurants are super expensive compared to anywhere else we went on the island. One restaurant was also shut for the majority of our stay. The service was really slow - not what you would expect from a 5* resort at all. The restaurants also didn’t have half the items we wanted, for example hardly any of the ingredients to make the cocktails which were on the menu, or the pizzas.
The beach is extremely tidal, the sea goes out c.1km twice a day, so don’t stay if you plan on sea swimming! The hotel manager was also quite rude when we discussed issues with our stay (around half way through). The rooms are clean but have a dirty look due to the type of stone used, which seems to attract sand - particularly the bathroom.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Eddy couple be
10
PERFECT
Pros:

ALLES was perfect..... lekker eten.....prima kamer.....vriendelijk personeel......heerlijk rustige omgeving.....
Special thanks for PRIYANKA and MATT (the managers).... fantastic people doing a perfect job with lots of love and dedication. They give your stay a personal touch. Lovely people. ❤️

Cons:

nothing !

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Heike couple de
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Julio solo_traveller es
9
Ideal para parejas bien avenidas.
Pros:

La tranquilidad. La amabilidad del personal.

Cons:

Algo lejos de lugares con ambiente.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Navigator16417347013 Family
4
I would choose something else
Pros:

The rooms are shabby, needs renovation. The beds are hard and old. Nice pool area. You can hardly never go for a swim in the ocean, cause of the low water. The restaurant was horrible. Strange menu. Almoast no guests was eating there in the evenings. You found the at the other few restaurants nearby.

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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Idan couple il
10
Unbelievably perfect
Pros:

Every single thing was just so good, the staff, the food, the room, the facilities, everything was just perfect. Everyone was happy to help, everyone sang a song to me and my wife as we were celebrating our honeymoon, and they did it by surprise. It made us feel so special and we loved it. Such a special place

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Julien couple fr
3
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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CAMPIONE extended_group it
10
Meravigliosamente confortevole
Pros:

Ottima varia e abbondante

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Minna couple fi
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Rutger family_with_children nl
9
Super mooi accomodatie en heerlijk zwembad
Pros:

De appartementen om het zwembad heen en uitzicht op strand is heel mooi. Zwembad is echt heerlijk. Wifi is super goed en de mensen zijn erg vriendelijk. Heerlijk geslapen en ook via het hotel een scooter kunnen regelen. Kamer is ook groot en erg goed.

Cons:

Het enige wat we tegen vonden vallen zijn de prijzen van het eten en drinken. De accomodatie is zeker het geld waard, maar we vonden het eten & drinken erg prijzig als je vergelijkt met de plekken ernaast in pwonge en in nwongi. Daarom ook vaak ergens anders gaan eten.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Rotsünder family_with_children de
7
Pros:

Eine wunderschöne Anlage, sehr gepflegt, alles sehr nett und professionell. Tägliche Reinigung mit leckeren Frühstück als Buffet oder wenn wenig los ist dann von der Speisekarte. Außerdem ruhig und eher luxuriöse.

Cons:

Pongwe Beach hat nicht unsere Erwartungen erfüllt,.der Strand eher ungepflegt, viel Seetang und wenig Angebot. Alles in allem eher einsam. Außerdem sind die Preise des Resort bei Essen und Getränken sehr hoch. Es gibt in der Nähe keinen Supermarkt, man ist also auf das Resort Angebot angewiesen.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Ivan family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

Mooie ruime kamers, kleinschalig en relax zwembad. Iedereen doet echt enorm zijn best om het de gasten naar hun zin te maken. We hebben dan ook genoten al zijn er altijd puntjes waarvan je vind dat het beter kan zoals hieronder beschreven. Toch een dikke 8 wat ons betreft.

Cons:

Keuze op menu kaart was beperkt, zeker als je wat langer wilt verblijven, wat ze hadden was overgens erg lekker., en het strand, veel stenen bij hoogwater en bij laagwater is het niet het mooiste uitzicht. Personeel kon niet altijd goed Engels verstaan.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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cecile couple fr
10
Magnifique séjour on reviendra !
Pros:

Le bungalow, les repas et les jus de fruits naturels ! L’hôtel est vraiment top et à taille humaine. Le personnel vraiment agréable. Très beau séjour

2026-03-01 via Nuitee