Pongwe beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
#1 of 13 hotels in Pongwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 79 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 20, 2024
Antonella
TanzaniaEverything was great, we were thrilled
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Kate
TanzaniaEverything was great and awesome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Tony
United KingdomAir con in the room could have been a little better
The staff were amazing, so so friendly and obliging, great with our baby girl also, 10/10 guys, keep up your outstanding work!! The chef in the resort was amazing also, any dish we fancied all we had to do was give 24 hours notice and it was done!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Jamel
United KingdomNot much but few suggestions. The place will certainly benefit from having a pool table and ping-pong table as additional activities as well as a sauna. Best wishes
The place was extremely tidy to all details and, more importantly, was the stuff friendliness attending to every request. Fantastic place, thanks, and keep it up 👌
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Riz
United States of AmericaAbsolutely nothing. Zero complaints
Everything. Amazing location. Friendliest staff I've ever met, great food, nothing not to like.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Ondrej
SlovakiaAmazing location with the resort overseeing the beach just a few steps below. Clean picturesque sea view with mild low and high tides. The resort offers kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, spa and gym, choice of different massages and yoga sessions, all top notch. The staff (management to cleaning service personnell) is super-friendly, helpful and fulfílls all your wishes. The chef is a class of his own and it comes as a surprise Tulia restaurant does not have a Michelin star yet. Several interesting guided or ungiuded tours outside of the resort complete the experience. All in all, a really unique, amazing stay. Thank you!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Rifa
South AfricaSuperb.🥰🥰
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 27, 2023
Dimitrios
CyprusPillows are not adequate to the hotel status
Excellent location for quiet vacations. The tide change the view all the time. The villas are spacious, well equipped and modern designed. The sea view villas gives you the privacy that you want. The food was excellent , the chef overcome our expectations. Service was really good. The free massage in spa was very nice and the girls really polite. We didn't want to go out of the hotel area because it was perfect.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 7, 2023
Ryan
Switzerlandnothing
everything absorlutly excellent
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 17, 2023
Rahma
United Arab EmiratesJust an amazing experience! We would definitely be back many times ! The staff the food the view and the whole vibe is out of this world ! Thanks for making us feel special
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 16, 2023
Rahma
United Arab EmiratesPerfect in every aspect ! The most beautiful experience so calm, staff are like family, with a genuine smile ! I can’t recommend this small piece of paradise enough! The whole experience is very personalized compared to big names hotels all over the world
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2022
Laura
United Arab EmiratesNothing that we personally did not like, you should know that the property has direct access to the sea but no strand of beach per se. The pool and the sandy elevated deck however more than makes up for it. It is also located 1 hour from the airport and other attractions in Paje for instance. Again not a problem, just giving heads up.
Tulia Zanzibar is truly a unique resort. Every aspect of the property is of utmost quality, the bungalows are spacious and extremely well appointed. There are only 16 rooms which makes it intimate and relaxing. The food is delicious, and most of all the team is super friendly, professional and will go over and beyond to make sure you spend an amazing time.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 13, 2022
Mark
United States of Americaone person smoking a cigar in the bar area. it was good that it almost totally open but the slight breeze move the obnoxious smoke and smell. strongly recommend no smoking in public areas
every thing. the staff was fabulous. the food was excellent.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 21, 2022
Tomasz
PolandAmazing place , amazing People. Everything we experienced exceeded our expectations. Big thanks to all for a great stay. We will definitely come back
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 11, 2022
Tory
United States of AmericaThe property is secluded and quiet. very clean the stay is amazing! get the beach front sea view.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
צדקיהו
IsraelNothing
The breakfast was unbelievable, so rich. The all stuff every moment care about you feel amazing . Excellent service. We will.back soon 😇
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Claudia
United States of Americanothing we didn't like
Wonderful staff! Friendly and extremely helpful! Beautiful beach and food was delicious!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 8, 2022
Alex
United States of AmericaIt’s not fair that you have to leave at the end of the stay; they should just let you live there forever. Not sure we’ll ever find fruit as tasty and ripe as Tulia’s.
Tulia staff, food, location and property is amazing. World class luxury. we stayed at some other “5star” resorts on our Tanzania trip, and this is by far the best. Everyone was super helpful and friendly. When the head chef heard we were leaving Saturday afternoon and so would miss BBQ night he had his staff put together a private BBQ night for us in the gardens, truly amazing and wonderful!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 22, 2022
Alexandre
BrazilGoing back home, but we will definitely visit Tulia again someday!!!!
It is difficult to describe Tulia in words, but I will summarize saying that among many top hotels I have ever stayed around the world, Tulia was overall the best. Service makes a huge difference, and at Tulia, you are truly treated like a majesty. The staff is so nice, they will make anything to surprise and please you. The Beach Front Villa is incredible: a spacious, comfortable and cozy room with your private garden/ sand strip overlooking the ocean. The beach is amazing, colored in different tones of light blue and the beach sand is almost white. The hotel facilities include a superb pool, an amazing restaurant with the possibility of dining in front of the blue sea, and countless delicious options for every meal (you have at least 6 different choices/ meal/ day) and a top spa, with one of the best massages I have ever had. We were in our heneymoon and had a great time at Tulia! We were even surprised with an amazing private romantic outdoor dinner offered to us! Many thanks to all the staff for this wonderful experience!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 25, 2022
Michael
GermanyMost of the fruits where a bit sour but besides that all was real great! We can really recommend that place.
All Meals are al la cart. We loved, that even the coconuts were inclusive. The Bungalows are al clean, in an excellent shape and with a terrace. All Water attractions are included. The service is super great, we had lots of fun with them. No matter what you want to to (trips, attractions on the Island) you can book with the reception, which we absolutely recommend. They have there OWN drivers wich will take care of you.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 12, 2022
Ak385
United Arab EmiratesNothing, it was a great all-round stay
Staff were very friendly, and the rooms are very big. Loved every bit of our stay
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 10, 2022
Claudiane
BrazilIt was an amazing week in this paradise, the hotel is really unique, the food and drinks are amazing, all the staff is very very kind and helpful, they do everything to make you feel at home. The beach is beautiful, the color of the water is surreal. all the services in the hotel are really outstanding. The spa is amazing as well. We booked the Stone Town Tour and it was a must do, the sunset there is unbelievable. We really appreciate all the support from Petra and Radka, this girls can solve all your issues in one blink, they are the best! :)
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 12, 2022
Ivan
United States of AmericaNothing we did not like.
Amazing facilities with the best staff and services one could ask for! Superb dining!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: April 21, 2022
Christian
NorwayOnly Prosecco og Frexinet (cava) if you fancied a sparkling wine.
The food was excellent with healthy food choices. The was staff great. Truly all-inclusive. Lots of different wines to chose from. Fantastic location.
Stayed in April 2022
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