Pongwe Bay Resort ★★★★

"The hotel is located on the beach, but the sea is not really suitable for swimming due to the sharp rocks and the often low water level. The swimming pool is beautifully situated with the house surrounding it. Unfortunately, sometimes there were not enough sun loungers, so we simply moved to the beach. The room was spacious and clean with a nice canopy where you could relax for a while. The food was delicious, especially in the jetty restaurant where Johnny made sure that delicious vegetarian and meat dishes were made for us every time. The breakfast where special omelette and fresh fruits were made was delicious. We had a wonderful week at Pongwe Bay."

The Island Pongwe - Adult Only ★★★

"Vi blev her 3 nætter, og kunne være enige om, at dette er det smukkeste hotel, vi har været til!Atmosfæren var så afslappende, og personalet var fantastisk.Vi havde fuld bord, og mad var lækker! Lobster, krab, oksekød, tun - tre kursus for hver måltid, Hotellet tilbyder også aktiviteter som lokal fiskeri og leje snorkel- og paddeludstyr gratis.Vi lavede også en massage, en romantisk middag og nydte vores morgenmad i bungalow. Intet negativt at sige, anbefaler virkelig dette sted!"

Azao Resort & Spa ★★★★

"Worst experience ever, upon arrival at Azao Resort on the first night, we were placed in an old room that seemed either under renovation or unused. It had a terrible smell, and there were no towels or gowns available. When we raised our concerns, we were assured it would be addressed the next day, but we struggled to get a good night’s sleep, having to run the air conditioning at maximum to mitigate the odor. The following day, we were moved to a better room, but our experience was already marred. The dining experience was just as bad, to make matters worse, the hotel was not prepared for our arrival regarding meals. We arrived just after 9 PM, only to find that dinner service had ended, and there was no food available for us. We were offered leftovers, and I, in particular, only received rice. The hotel did not cater to my vegan diet, and when I requested a simple vegetable dish, I was informed that you hadn’t communicated my dietary needs. I was even told that if I wasn’t happy, I could move to another hotel. As a result, I went without proper nutrition during our stay, which is unacceptable for a holiday. My friend and I booked a full package massage on our last day at the resort, and it turned out to be a huge disappointment. I was completely baffled by what the older lady was doing—she was rubbing my body so quickly, it felt like she was in a rush. At one point, she even laid her body on mine while aggressively rubbing me. It didn’t feel like a massage; it felt more like torture. It was such a waste of money and a really upsetting experience."

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort ★★★★★

"We stayed here at the end of our honeymoon, after 8 nights at a different hotel and then straight to a safari, we wanted our final 3 nights to be complete relaxation and that is exactly what we got. The hotel grounds & layout is great. There are only 16 rooms which means the hotel is very quiet, which is exactly what we wanted. Sometimes it felt like we were the only guests at the hotel. The food is absolutely excellent. A la carte dining for 3 meals a day as well as snacks on top. My only complaint with the food was that vegetarian options for dinner (for my wife) felt like a bit of an after thought. Dinner was the one meal you didn’t get a choice as it was a set 5 course menu. When my wife would mention to the waiter that she was vegetarian, you could see a bit of a panic and then after reassuring us it was in hand, we would be surprised by a random meal as there wasn’t a vegetarian menu. I must stress again though, the food was delicious and plentiful. The staff were all great and friendly. There wasn’t anything that felt impossible with the staff, they would make absolutely everything happen. A special shoutout to Joseph, he was super friendly and loved a chat. The drinks were also tasty and the menu was huge. The barman would also make any drink we requested off menu too. The room was very modern and clean. Bed was comfy and the mini fridge was filled daily by the cleaners. The cleaners were great and came twice a day which was nice. My complaint with the room is with the mosquito net. It isn’t a 360 degree net as there is a gap between the back wall behind the bed and the net. This doesn’t make sense to me since this leaves opportunity for mosquitoes to bite during the night. The pool area is very nice and clean and feels integrated with the main areas of the hotel. Nothing spectacular but definitely aesthetic. Evening entertainment was always locally themed which was nice and was during dinner which was also a good idea. The spa (each guest gets a free first massage) was great, the masseuse was good at what she does and we both left feeling relaxed. One thing we didn’t know about the hotel was that it had its own farm which is integrated within the grounds. They grow alot of their own spices, fruit and vegetables. They also keep chickens & ducks for eggs and meat. Overall a great stay and we would definitely return in the future."

Toa Hotel & Spa Zanzibar ★★★★★

"It's inconvenient to travel, too far. Nice environment"

Moayana Liora Zanzibar ★★★

"For dem, der leder efter et stille sted at bo hos den bedste køkken, vi har prøvet på Zanzibar."

Pongwe Beach Hotel ★★★

"This beautiful boutique beach front hotel is absolutely amazing and no words could do it justice. Tranquil beautiful gardens with hammocks strung under swaying palms to talcum powder sands and a sea of blue and as warm as a bath. Perhaps the most notable experience of Pongwe are the staff always smiling always polite and eager to help you with anything you may desire. Got to be the best hotel in Zanzibar certainly the best beach and surroundings ❤️❤️❤️"

Coral Bay Zanzibar ★★★

Karibu Beach Resort ★★★★

"No smiles or warm welcome upon arrival. Treated more as an inconvenience from the start. Extremely disappointed with this stay. I splurged on an ocean view. Only to have a vendor directly below my balcony on the property providing no privacy whatsoever - and additional noise. There were holes in the mosquito nets, providing little protection. The open shower is on a decline that runs water into the vanity and toilet area. The floors are light in color so you cannot see it until you exit the shower and slip. I used every tail in the room to clean up the water. This was communicated with the staff with no apology, and worse - no offer to provide a different room. There were plenty as this was low season. They were up front about "beach boy" encounters But not to the extent I experienced. I was literally corralled buy so many that I could barely make it back to the hotel. There is zero security control over this on the property. There is construction going on on both sides of this property. BIG hotels going up with constant noise until sundown. I could not get out of this place fast enough. I booked and paid for 3 nights. I stayed only one. There was not one penny of reimbursement for any and convenience at all. They do have a non-refundable policy that is clearly stated in bold. At the very least, they should have offered a room that was equal to what I thought I was paying for. Unsafe. Uncomfortable. Unfriendly. In no way whatsoever, is this a quaint little resort. Management was unavailable. I left a personal letter at the desk ( loud TV noise coming from the check and desk - sounded like someone was playing a video game. I also emailed management. All communication was ignored. I sincerely hope this review helps someone else moving forward."