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TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

★★★★★ 12 Pongwe Road , Pongwe, TZ

9.8 guest rating· 599 reviews

The five stars

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service and Terrace.

Guests score it 9.8/10 across 599 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation & Amenities

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, nestled in the serene Pongwe, offers a luxurious stay just steps away from the picturesque Pongwe Beach. Each well-appointed unit features modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Selected rooms boast terraces with stunning sea views, ensuring a truly indulgent experience.

Relaxation & Wellness

Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, wellness area, and garden. Unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment or maintain your fitness routine at the on-site fitness centre. The bar and restaurant serve delectable African cuisine, providing a culinary delight for guests.

Convenience & Activities

With a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar ensures a seamless stay. Explore the area through fishing and cycling activities or opt for car hire to visit nearby attractions like Kiwengwa Beach and the Peace Memorial Museum. Experience unparalleled luxury and comfort at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar.

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Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with sea views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Room, Balcony

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Room, Sea View

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with sea views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Suite with Pool View

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The spacious suite provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Adults Only)

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The hot tub and spa bath are the standout features of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The spacious suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Solarium
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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12 Pongwe Road , Pongwe, TZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.8599 reviews

+ Fantastic views+ Friendly staff+ Clean and well-maintained resort+ Excellent pool facilities− Lack of food variety− Loud music during meals− Slow internet connection
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money9.5

PERFEITO PARA IR COM A FAMÍLIA OU CASAL.

9.0

A localização é numa área que não é turística, mas é TÃO linda quanto. O staff é extremamente acolhedor e solicitos. Eu adorei o meu quarto com varanda, espaço é otimo. O banheiro era excelente e com água quentinha. Os jantares eram diversificados, algumas noites na praia, outras no salão com música ao vivo, outras noites focavam em frutos do mar. Achei isso excelente! Eles oferecem atividades também para além da estrutura do hotel. Não é aquele resort GIGANTESCO e particularmente achei bom. Nós não ficamos em vários hóteis em Zanzibar, até porque estavamos com crianças e idosos e por isso escolhemos um hotel no meio do caminho para as atrações. Foi otimo porque o hotel está ha 1 hora do norte e 1 hora do sul.

− O WiFi é bastante instável, mas acredito que a ilha toda seja assim. A ilha sofre MUITO com falta de energia, mas o hotel tem gerador.

Clara · BR · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

In June, we stayed here for almost three weeks, and from the very first moment, we felt more than welcome. The hotel is beautiful, clean, and atmospheric and a very relaxed atmosphere. We had a lovely, spacious room. Additionally, there is a beautiful swimming pool. From the pool, you walk in a straight line onto the beach, which is well maintained and has good sunbeds. The beach bar is also very nice. The food in the restaurant is very good and varied. Meat, fish, pasta, various salads, everything is of high quality. And twice a week there is a bbq on the beach with live music. But the biggest compliment is definitely for the staff! The guest experience here is truly at an unprecedented level. The entire team does everything to make your stay unforgettable, always with a genuine smile and personal attention. Nothing is too much trouble(Hakuna Matata). Prince and Thea were our favorites in the restaurant. They are so nice! Of course, the rest of the staff also deserves all the praise. From the reception to the restaurant, the bar, housekeeping, and the gardeners: everyone is exceptionally friendly, helpful, and proud of what they do. You can see that reflected in every detail. Special thanks go to Ester, the Front Office Manager. Her personal involvement really makes all the difference. For instance, she surprised us with a private dinner on the beach, which was an unforgettable experience! We look back on our holiday with great pleasure! Asante sana, TOA Hotel!

Michel · NL · 2026-07-15

Nice but could have been better

7.0

Beach and food

− Location - work going on next door and lots of drilling and noise

Nicci · GB · 2026-07-13

Lovely modern stay at TOA

10.0

We stayed here 18 days. It is a very nice accommodation with lots of possibilities. Swimming pool, the sea (when it is high tide) and lovely seats on the beach as well as along the swimming pool. Dinners are very good. It is on a buffet idea, but there are always freshly made meat/fish from the grill or pastas made in front of you. If you want to eat alla carte, this is also possible, but really not needed. The personal is great! Big shoutout to all of them!! Our personal favourite was Prince. What a nice guy. But don’t forget our “Chief” Fadhil. He is the F&B supervisor who organised a private dinner for us at the beach. When we entered TOA for the first time we met with Ester. We would like to thank her too in particular. Rooms are cleaned every day. We had a very nice experience at this hotel. Thanks again to all!!

− At the time we were there they were finishing the extension of the hotel. This made some sound… but was doable. (As we understood the hotel will almost get twice as big with another huge swimming pool. So that’s good!)

Michaël · NL · 2026-07-11

Guest review

10.0

Wat ons verblijf echt bijzonder maakte, was de uitstekende service. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk, gastvrij en altijd bereid om te helpen. We voelden ons vanaf het eerste moment welkom. De medewerkers deden zichtbaar hun best om het ons naar de zin te maken en stonden altijd klaar met een glimlach. Dankzij hun warme ontvangst en professionele houding hebben we enorm genoten van ons verblijf. Zeker een aanrader!

− Eigenlijk niets. Alleen het weer en de zee waren iets minder, maar daar kan de accommodatie natuurlijk niets aan doen

Nabil R · BE · 2026-07-11

Guest review

8.0

המלון מהמם, נקי מאוד. הצוות מאוד מאוד אדיב, תמיד מחייך, מציע איך אפשר לעזור. יש ארוחות מגוונות, הופעות, ופעמיים בשבוע ארוחות ערב על החוף שזה ממש מגניב. בנוסף שלוש פעמים בשבוע יש בסיום ההופעה הרקדה של האורחים שזה מיוחד וכיף!

− קצת פחות התחברתי לאוכל בבקרים, אך לעומת זאת ארוחות הערב היו מגוונות וטעימות מאוד.

Ofir · IL · 2026-07-01

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

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