Azao Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199
  • Pongwe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Uroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pongwe

With a stay at Azao Resort & Spa in Pongwe, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Pongwe Beach. .This beach hotel is 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Nungwi Beach and 27.9 mi (45 km) from Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uroa Beach - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Marumbi Beach - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sai marce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obama Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Island - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Azao Resort & Spa offers 49 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Palma Court Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Palma Court Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Karibu Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Karibu Bar
  • Palma Court Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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