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Azao Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199
  • Popular LocationPongwe Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Pongwe Forest14 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwengwa Beach7 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)69 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום
Aug 11, 2019
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 418 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Garden View

Standard Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Standard Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Paradise Beach Resort
On private beach
Pool
All inclusive
Spa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (159)
Paradise Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

Pongwe

Located in Pongwe, Azao Resort & Spa is on a private beach. Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 7 min walk
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest - 14 min walk
  • Uroa Beach - 6 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Marumbi Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sipano Reastaurant - 8 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar - 11 min drive
  • Blu Marlin Village - 7 min drive
  • Ngalawa Bar - 8 min drive
  • Bahari Grill - 11 min drive

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Azao Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Palma Court Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, massage treatment rooms, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Azao Resort & Spa have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jetty Bar
  • Karibu Bar
  • Palma Court Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Azao Resort Pongwe
Azao Resort
Azao Pongwe
Azao Resort Opulent Pongwe
Azao Resort Opulent
Azao Opulent Pongwe
Azao Opulent
Azao Resort & Spa By Opulent Pongwe
Azao Resort Spa
Azao
Azao Resort Spa by Opulent
Azao Resort & Spa Hotel
Azao Resort & Spa Pongwe
Azao Resort & Spa Hotel Pongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Azao Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Azao Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Azao Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Azao Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Azao Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Azao Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pongwe hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pongwe Beach and Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest. Kiwengwa Beach and Uroa Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

asaf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel. Great Value. Friendly staff. Big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location staff needs a little training
I had to think long an hard as to wheter I'd reccomend this hotel. This is a great hotel for families and couples. The pool is great and the food is good. Take advantage of the free bikes. We stayed in a beautiful oceanview bungalow but we had issues with the water working properly so we had to relocate to a villa without a view. I feel like the staff is a little lazy and there was a disconnect. The spa was under construction. I was pleasantly surprised when the staff surprised me with a birthday cake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Julie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with sea view
Azao resort is a nice hotel but be aware, there is no beach. If your plan is to relax by the pool, this is a great resort. If you plan to swim in the ocean and relax on the beach, this might not be the best option. We were aware of it, but kinf of hope we could go swim. It was not possible during our stay. we ended up moving to another hotel. However, the resort is nice, in the nature, it's calm, the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is extremey friendly and always ready to help. The pool is big, well maintained. We opted for the all inclusive and it was a good idea as the resort is isolated. There is not much around and if you end up paying for food at the hotel, it can be a bit expensive. The resort is quite big, there is a jetté where you can go for a drink after dinner. It's fine. Food wasgood. I feel I got what I paid for. It wasn't very expensive compared to other options, so got what I paid for. At low tide, we could go explore the beach (rocks, crabs, etc). We enjoyed it, but after a few days, we felt it was time to move elsewhere. My recommendation would be to spend a few days and move to another part of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Remy, San Rafael, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, a bit isolated
Had a fabulous stay at Azao. The only thing we were a bit disappointed by was the lack of beach and nothing in walking distance. It seems like many people never leave the resort, which is not exactly my style of travel. Otherwise, incredible staff! Kevin, Rose, Elizabeth and Farhat were so kind to us during our stay. Nice rooms! Food was varied (would have liked more local food- now it’s only one night per week). I had no idea it was owned by Hilton. Apparently they have plans to renovate. I just hope they don’t change the staff or add a ton more rooms- the size was nice as it was not too crowded nor too desolate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Anjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Gem in pongwe
Excellent hotel at the price. Newly built and ticks most of the boxes except for a little slow service which needs a lot of improvement. Will definitely go back and try the private villas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

marta, crema

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ottima struttura ma pessimo punto di mare
Ho soggiornato all'Azao per 7 notti con 3 amiche, la permanenza in hotel è stata piacevole, posto molto tranquillo, indicato per chi come noi voleva rilassarsi. Forse persino troppo tranquillo però, alla sera dopo cena mancava qualsiasi tipo di intrattenimento ( musica, spettacoli o altro) per cui dopo cena non si poteva fare altro che andare subito a dormire, eventualmente con l'unica possibilità di bere qualcosa al bellissimo bar sul mare, collegato all'hotel da una passerella, molto suggestivo però appunto al meno un po di musica sarebbe stata piacevole. Personale cortese ma con tempistiche troppo lunghe nel rispondere alle nostre esigenze, nota negativa il mare impraticabile. Fondo in parte sabbioso simile a fango, ci si sprofonda dentro fino alla caviglia ed é impossibile camminare e la restante parte rocciosa molto tagliente, con la bassa mare impossibile quasi entrare. Ci siamo dovute spostare ogni giorno per cercare il mare bello. Cibo ok
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018