Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe, Tanzania View on map
8.9 Fabulous Based on 487 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Authentic villas with stone bathrooms sit among tropical gardens along the sand. A long pier extends into the ocean, ending in a restaurant. Best for couples, less so for anyone requiring unlimited drinking water."

From US$ 77 US$ 69 per night
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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Pongwe Bay Resort

  • Bare-Footing Philosophy
    Sandy paths resort-wide
  • Over-Water Club
    984-foot pier views
  • Private Beach
    Exclusive white sand
  • Farm-to-Table
    Organic local produce
  • Wellness Spa
    Massage & sauna
  • Ocean-View Pool
    Open all year

Overview

Nestled about 5 minutes by foot from a tropical beach, the comfortable Pongwe Bay Resort features a sundeck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Located within 2 miles of Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve, the beachfront resort features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.

This 5-star hotel is a great place to stay due to its unique location in Pongwe. Within a 30-minute drive of Pongwe Bay Resort, guests can visit Kendwa. You will find yourself surrounded by a tropical garden. The accommodation is also located near a boat dock.

This Pongwe hotel boasts rooms with an adjoining terrace and a sitting area, as well as soundproof windows for your convenience. Along with a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, such essentials as climate control are also available. The separate bathrooms feature a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with hair dryers and bath sheets. Guests can enjoy views of the ocean from the Bay Resort Pongwe.

International cuisine can be enjoyed in the à la carte Bahari restaurant. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. It offers a lounge, and overlooks beach views.

  • Check-in
    from 13:00 until 22:00
  • Check-out
    from 06:00 until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    5 stars
Pongwe Bay Resort
Our tips

Should you book Pongwe Bay Resort?

Perfect if you
  • Want an over-water dining venue - The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort is a venue on a 300-meter pier above the Indian Ocean.
  • Need free parking - the resort offers free private parking available at the hotel.
  • Enjoy water sports - the resort offers canoeing, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing.
Maybe skip if you
  • Prefer an all-inclusive meal plan - only à la carte dining is available at the two on-site restaurants.
Best for
  • Spending sunset evenings at an over-water venue on a 300-meter pier above the Indian Ocean

Facilities of Bay

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Private beach
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing
  • Pool with view
Bay Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Policies

Pongwe Bay Resort applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 13:00 until 22:00
Check-out
from 06:00 until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

During your stay at Pongwe Bay Resort, you can dine at Bahari restaurant which serves international dishes.
To rent a room in Pongwe Bay you will need to spend about $115.
Guests of Pongwe Bay Resort will reach the downtown within 20 minutes' walk.
Kisauni is the closest airport and it is situated within 25 miles from Pongwe Bay Resort.
Payment methods available in Pongwe Bay Resort include Visa and Mastercard.
Pongwe Bay Resort provides such facilities as free parking, a spa area and an outdoor swimming pool.
Some rooms of Pongwe Bay Resort welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a seating area
  • a safe box
  • a dining area
  • a writing table
  • a separate toilet
  • a mosquito net
.
Yes, Pongwe Bay can arrange airport shuttle.
Guests of Pongwe Bay Resort may check in from 1 PM, and check out until 10 AM.
Yes, some of the rooms at Pongwe Bay Resort come with an workspace.
Yes, Pongwe Bay Resort does offer bag storage.
Yes, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas of Pongwe Bay Resort.

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
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Children:

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