Pongwe Beach Hotel

The entire place is beautiful to relax. The Waiters all were very nice and their service was pleasant. The Rooms were super nice and clean and the private pool was the cherry on top of the beach view. But the Food was not at all as we expected. The chef did not understand the serving of hot meals or the guest's requirements. We had to return our food twice, but it was not according to what we requested. However, after complaining to Manager Shija, the chef was changed, and a chef called Zuhura was in charge. We had the best meals ever after that. The Seafood was fantastic, and the breakfast was also better than the other day. However, more variety of Breakfast would be of good option as compared to the same breakfast of egg menu with no additional sides such as sausages, baked beans, and roasted potatoes or something African style. The overall experience was good but I think the hotel room prices are a bit higher compared to the food served on a Half Board basis. I recommend this place to relax as it has a private beach and not many guests. The best rooms are the ones with a private pool.

After a week on safari across northern Tanzania, we decided that we needed a few days of relaxing by the ocean before heading home. We got what we were looking for at Pongwe Beach. We got a spacious and beautiful suite with a small plunge pool just outside on the patio. Everyone here is incredibly friendly and attentive. The menu was broad and changed constantly. During happy hour, there was usually live music, which was fun. Mudi, one of the head waiters, took excellent care of us.

If you want a holiday 'resort hotel' offering a range of restaurants, swimming areas and a hi tech gym etc this is not for you. If however you want a small, quiet hotel situated in an idyllic location right on the beach along with attentive, friendly staff and excellent food then this is the place. We had a beach front room and a larger suite with two rooms as well as a private plunge pool for the rest of the family. Both were well appointed providing everything that you need. The larger suite appeared slightly newer than the beach front room but that should not detract from the latter which was beautifully finished in a traditional style with wooden floors, bed and furniture and a balcony that opened out directly onto that beach - we loved it ! As highlighted above the staff were outstanding. Always smiling and pleased to see you nothing was too much trouble. They were superb. The food was excellent with a range of options for both breakfast, lunch and dinner. We can't recommend Pongwe Beach Hotel highly enough.