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Azao Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Pongwe beachfront hotel with beach shuttle and outdoor pool

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Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach, Azao Resort & Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and Palma Court Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $108
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17

Why we love this property

Beachfront bliss
Resting on a private white sand stretch, this hotel delights with beachside games and loungers. Offsite adventures include kayaking and snorkeling.
Work and beach balance
Tackle business tasks in fully equipped meeting rooms, then recharge with beachfront relaxation. Spa services and evening entertainment await after work.
Spa and wellness escape
A tranquil spa offers massages, body scrubs, facials, and pedicures in this hotel. Find serenity in the steam room, garden, or health club.

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Garden View

Standard Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Duplex (Duplex Pool View)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (Deluxe Pool View)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Uroa to Pongwe Road, Ndudu village, Pongwe, North region, 2199

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 27 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Slave Market - 53 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Shangani Beach - 54 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Yako - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Level Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Azao Resort & Spa

  • Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach, Azao Resort & Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and Palma Court Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach volleyball
  • Evening entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 5 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

Palma Court Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Karibu Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 75 (from 6 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does Azao Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Azao Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Azao Resort & Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Azao Resort & Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Azao Resort & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Azao Resort & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 70 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Azao Resort & Spa?

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

What is there to do at Azao Resort & Spa and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a steam room. Azao Resort & Spa also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Azao Resort & Spa?

Yes, Palma Court Restaurant offers international cuisine, ocean views, and poolside dining.

Does Azao Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Azao Resort & Spa like?

Azao Resort & Spa is located a short 7-minute walk from Pongwe Beach.

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Reviews

Azao Resort & Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

View over Indian Ocean was magnificent, but no beach was disappointing.
ira, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

מלון משגע ויפה נקי ומסודר ברמה גבוהה רמת שרות הצוות אין דברים כאלה מומלץ בחום
6-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

No beach access.
asaf, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel. Great Value. Friendly staff. Big and clean rooms
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Julie, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hübsches Hotel, sehr leckeres Essen, schöne Coctai

sehr gutes Essen, schöne und leckere Coctails, sauber, nett Service, es gibt ein einzige Probleme mit dem Hotel, dass es kein Strand hat. Das SwimmingPool ist doch schön, aber wir wolltem auf jedem Fall am Meer auch baden, was das Hotel leider nicht erlaubt. Am besten Strände sind ca. 1 Stunde weg, und man muss Taxi dazu bezahlen.
Dodi, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Azao resort is a nightmare. Stay away

We bought a 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden view. Garden view is like a wild Bush that they don’t take care per 1month with a lot of insects and frogs and a lot of lizards. The way to go to the room is so so bad that the guy that bring our luggage broke 2 luggage wheels bringing them. When we arrive in the room. At lobby hotel after one hour in a cab they didn’t offer us nothing to drink and a lot of unnecessary paper to fill out. Really I never saw this. Very incompetent people working there. Even English she cannot talk. When we arrive in the room. The pool was really really dirty. Look at pictures green with a gutter from the roof and a lot of tiles falling them. I didn’t believe in this. Special note Hilton bought this hotel. Do they know that they are waiting for guests with all of those problems? One room was upstairs and the bathroom was in another floor with a dangerous stairs to go. And the villa is like a building that we share the pool. Rooms small and completely separated. Where did you saw a villa like this in a 4 star hotel ? Staying with kids is completely insane in a place like this. After 1 hour they give us another room with a pool falling out the tiles but that look clean and a roof gutter. Then they put 2 chair beds for the kids for spend that night. Stay away from azao resort. Very disappointed. You need to check the stars and downgrade it. Maybe it’s only for local people.
sergio, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Remy, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and affordable resort

Friendly and helpful staff and management. Clean and high "Zanzibar standard" on all facilities. Food was awesome for adults and teenagers. Atmosphere around pool-area was relaxing and promoting meetings with other guest and the helpful bartenders. Would recommend this resort to all my friends!
Freddan, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Never again this hotel

They have a restaurant where you can have lunch with extraordinary poor and expensive food. 20$ buffet lunch / person which does not include many options to eat.For 4 days we paid 320 euro for food (2 persons)!!! That given that we do not ate three meals a day there and barely managed to choose something to eat in the restaurant. Unfortunately, you will not pay on the spot( you ll sign a paper), but at the end will surely cause different issues how it happened to us, to ask for 400€ instead of 300€.We asked for explain as why do we have to pay 400€ and they showed us some paper we would have signed, with alcohol and cocktails consumed, but unfortunately for them they were not our signatures and we did not consume any alcohol during that period;If you want do any extra activities try to met a local guy. In the hotel prices are crazy. They asked as 500 $ for 2 persons for Dauphins tour + jozani, and we pays 75$ with a local guy.I still have so many negatives points about you guys, but I don’t want lose all my days writing about this resort
Serge, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Bien

Bonne expérience. Personnel sympathique. Quelques difficultés sur la gestion des factures. Mais un accueil au top.
10-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Anjan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Vi var de enda gästerna på hotellet vilket gjorde att det kändes ödsligt. Mycket var slut i restaurangen och frukosten var begränsad. Serviceinriktad personal som uppgraderade våra rum och lät oss checka ut sent.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Imed, 7-night trip