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The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Bay View
Superior Double Room
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Pongwe, Pongwe, Pongwe, Zanzibar Central
  • Pongwe Beach
    8 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    15 min walk
  • Uroa Beach
    17 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    77 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Bay View

Standard Double Room, Bay View

  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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About the area

Pongwe

With a stay at The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only in Pongwe, you'll be 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mapenzi Beach. .This beach lodge is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Mtoni Palace Ruins.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Uroa Beach - 17 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 20 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 26 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sai marce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Obama Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sipano Reastaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Island - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tartaruga - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

Adults-only beach lodge
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's beachfront fine-dining restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste

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

10/10 Excellent

alessandra

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