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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View
Standard Double Room, Ocean View | View from room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Pongwe, Pongwe, Pongwe, Zanzibar Central
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Bay View

Standard Double Room, Bay View

Standard Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pongwe

At The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only, you'll be 6.7 km (4.1 mi) from Kiwengwa Beach and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Mapenzi Beach. Highlights at this beach lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The lodge's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Pongwe lodge include Mtoni Palace Ruins and Mnemba Island.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 30 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 57 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Level Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Pongwe lodge is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2018
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Island Pongwe Lodge Adults
Island Lodge Adults
Island Pongwe Adults
The Island Pongwe Lodge Adults Only
The Pongwe Adults Only Pongwe
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Lodge
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Pongwe
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Lodge Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Yep, The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Yep, The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only is a short 8-minute walk from Pongwe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only have a pool?

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only.

Is The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent very nice place to stay for a couple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place, superb staff and fantastic food. A blissful exlscape in Zanzibar and one we wish we had more time to spend there. Raphael, Amani and Sussanna were particularly fantastic members of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a special place! We only stayed 2 nights but had an amazing time. The food is delicious and service was perfect (thank you to Juma and Frank specifically).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect! Amazing service. Incredible sunsets. Delicious food. A heavenly place to unwind. Will be dreaming of a return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars.

Highly recommend. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at The Pongwe for our honeymoon. Frank and the entire staff were wonderful and made our stay extra special from start to finish, from the room presentation to a special dinner at the end of our trip and fresh flowers to celebrate our new marriage at every meal. The location is lovely, quiet and clean. You feel like you’re transported to a different world when you’re on the island. The food every night was out of this world, with dinners particularly spectacular with fresh seafood including lobster and crab. This place left a warm feeling in our hearts - we would recommend it, highly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fint poolkmråde, rena rum och fantastisk mat som toppades med väldigt omhändertagande och fin personal. Lugnet infinner sig snabb. Vi kommer tillbaka.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et helt herlig sted, anbefales!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charmant petit îlot au calme

Charmant petit îlot avec 5 villas dont une grande où nous étions pendant 4 jours. Le restaurant était très bien et bon. Frank, le chef concierge était toujours prêt à aider.
Villa du sultan
Restaurant
Allée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ossi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neljä päivää paratiisissa

Aivan ihana paratiisisaari rauhallisen Pongwen rannan edustalla! Saimme alusta loppuun loistavaa palvelua ja saimme myös upgraden sviittiin, koska se sattui olemaan vapaana. Ruoka erinomaista (parasta ruokaa zanzibarilla) sekä aamupalalla että illallisella ja sitä pystyi tilaamaan myös omaan villaan ja omalle terassille. Saarelta pääsee helposti mereen uimaan nousuveden aikaan ja aktiviteetteja/retkiä myös kohtuullisesti tarjolla. Ehkä ennemmin kuitenkin saari sopii rentoutumiseen ja rauhalliseen oleiluun. Ekologisuus on huomioitu kaikessa ja saarella ja villoissa on niin kaunista, kaikki tarkkaan mietittyä. Ainoa miinus ilmastoinnin puuttuminen, jonka toki tiesimme etukäteen. Saari on kuitenkin niin rauhallinen (vain 6 villaa ja ravintola sulkeutuu klo 22), että pystyimme hyvin nukkumaan ikkunat auki (hyttysverkot löytyy ikkunoista), jolloin merituuli viilensi huoneilmaa. Saarella voi nähdä myös bush babies apinoita iltaisin ja saarella muutama ystävällinen koira ja kissa vieraiden seurana. Täydellinen loma!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Yessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente hotel muy recomendable

Increíble hotel en la isla, vistas espectaculares, puestas y salidas del sol son lo mejor; el personal muy amable y la comida súper deliciosa, lo recomiendo muchísimo!! El hotel es maravilloso
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would like to thank the hotel for the great stay! From beginning to end everything was really perfect. The staff was very accommodating and friendly at all times. The manager is very knowledgeable and really strives to make her guests stay a special experience. The restaurant offers a variety of choices and the food was very nicely prepared and tasty as well. The island itself offers a great ambience and you feel comfortable from the first moment. The bungalows as well as the entire complex convey a vacation feeling that we have not experienced in other hotels. We would definitely recommend the Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avis Mitigé

Restaurant au top. Hôtel plutôt très moyen. A mon avis au top il y a 10ans. Venir pour manger un grand oui, par contre hôtellerie non. Bien trop chère par rapport à ce qu il y a sur l île. Petite chambre. Pas de WiFi dans les chambres.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ditlev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A litle paradise

Perfect place for our honeymoon. Very quiet and peaceful in the most beautiful surroundings. The service was top notch and the food was fresh and well cooked. we hope to be able to return again one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donatello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect couple's vacation

I visited The Island with my fiancee and it was an incredible experience. This little gem of an island is one of a kind. Around 6 bangalows, beautifully decorated and clean. Environment friendly plastic free and with recyclable products. The food is outstanding. Their onsite restaurant serves delicious pasta and other seafood dishes as well as delicious breakfasts. The staff is super friendly and professional. Vaileth served us most of the times and she was the best. Always happy and making sure we were satisfied with food and service. The managers Amine and his wife Margo are running this little paradise to perfection. Dont hesitate to book, if you can make it to Pongwe, the Island is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enio Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una full immersion nella marea

Approdati dopo un faticoso safari in Tanzania per cui ci siamo veramente goduti la struttura per tutti i 5 giorni del ns soggiorno. Solo 5 camere, pied dans l' eau, che 2 volte al giorno si ritira e poi ritorna trasformando lo scoglio in un' isola. Letteralmente immersi in questo spettacolo magico e misterioso della natura. Personale gentilissimo (un grazie particolare a Violet e Juma). Cibo squisito. Che altro dire? Altamente consigliato.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stein-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good choice. Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Good food. Not the best for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

everything in our stay at The Island was Perfect. The room, simple but cozy, with our private patio (remember to have breakfast served on the patio!!!) overlooking the ocean and our private sun beds. The surroundings, with the sea weed farms and the sandbanks emerging with the low tide. The staff, effective and always with a smile. The food, superlative (seafood mixed grill and sea urchins a must try!). We had to leave but we left our heart there! Strongly recommended!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhumika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing but Positive Vibes

The island is chock-full if friendly and comforting staff members which truly elevate the unique experience provided by the island itself. The villas were extremely clean and we didn’t even encounter one big inside ours. The pool was a nice addition and just walking around being surrounded by palms, turquoise waters and silence was as breathtaking as it gets. To add to all this - THE FOOD was extraordinary. Hats off to the chef. We had 4 meals here within 24 hours time and loved each one! Thank you to all the staff that make the island an incredible place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018