Karibu Beach Resort - Pongwe

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Karibu Beach Resort - Pongwe
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Overview

The 5-star Karibu Beach Resort Pongwe has 13 rooms and is located about 10 minutes' drive from Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve. While staying at the hotel, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.

Location

The centre of Pongwe can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Jambiani is 35 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Kisauni airport is 47 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Also, there are coffee/tea making machines as well as an individual safe provided. Some of these rooms have views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy their morning meal in the restaurant.

Leisure & Business

This Pongwe hotel includes a sun terrace and an outdoor pool available for an additional charge. The Karibu Beach Resort Pongwe has an outdoor swimming pool. The property also features a wellness area and a spa lounge for you to relax in.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Karibu Beach Resort provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Polish, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:14
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Sports trainer

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Karibu Beach Resort

💵 Lowest room price 163 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
🗺️ Location rating 7.4
✈️ Distance to airport 35.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, ZNZ

Location

Address
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Unamed Road Plot No. 006967, Pongwe, Tanzania
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Unamed Road Plot No. 006967, Pongwe, Tanzania
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Restaurant
The Island
960 m

Reviews of Karibu Beach Resort

9.0 /10
Perfect
432 reviews
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  • E
    Edgar
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 31 Oct
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    beachfront location
    quirky monkey
    unreliable wifi

    The beachfront location offers easy access to the sand and a fine view. The quirky pet monkey added a unique charm, often surprising guests during meals.

    WiFi connection was unreliable at times, and the overall hotel could be noisy due to nearby village activities. Light sleepers might find disturbances like early morning noise unsettling. The room was cramped without space to hang wet towels or manage toiletries, and air conditioning was necessary due to no open windows.

    Double Room With Pool View
  • L
    Lee
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    sea view
    noisy air conditioning

    Great side sea view from the balcony, but the air conditioning was noisy all night.

    Single Room With Sea View
  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 28 Oct
    Very good
    7.0

    The service at this hip new hotel was outstanding. We had a nice room with the incredible view in particular, liked it. Location: the property was really close to Zanzibar-Karibu Beach Resort, the beach and even resorts around...

  • R
    Richard
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 27 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    it's fairly clean brand-new hotel with very professional staff and a great location.

  • S
    Sam
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 26 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    9.0
    stunning view
    exceptional food
    side sea view
    letdown expectations

    The stunning view from my room was the highlight! 🌊 The food was exceptional, especially the fresh fruits and yummy juices. the side sea view was a letdown when I expected a full ocean view.

    Single Room With Sea View
  • P
    Peter
    United Kingdom
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on 05 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    beautiful beach
    attentive staff
    delicious breakfast
    noisy air conditioning

    The Karibu Beach Resort seemed like a hidden gem with its beautiful beachfront location. The clear blue waters and fine white sand drew me in immediately. My room, a Single Room with Sea View, offered picturesque views from the bed. Every detail was considered, and I enjoyed the little touches. The breakfast selection was varied, with delicious dishes that set a positive tone for the day. The attentive staff were pretty good. While the beach's water levels varied daily, causing some inconvenience in accessing deeper water, it was still more than compensated by the beach's beauty. I loved dining under the stars. It added a magical touch to my evenings. It interrupted the peaceful ambiance of the resort a bit during the night.

    Single Room With Sea View
  • T
    Tim
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    10
    fine sunset
    friendly staff
    cozy atmosphere
    spotty wifi

    Amazing sea view and cozy vibes

    We stayed for 5 nights in a double room with a sea view and wow, the sunsets were amazing! The staff really took care of us, even asking how we liked our coffee each morning. Enjoyed some tasty cocktails at the bar, even if the WiFi was a bit spotty at times. Totally worth it for the views!

    Double Room With Sea View
  • J
    Justin
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    beachfront location
    friendly staff
    delicious breakfast
    loud air conditioning

    The beautiful beachfront location provides a peaceful escape. The staff consistently went above-and-beyond to meet our needs. Enjoyed the delicious breakfast and refreshing cocktails while lounging by the pool.

    Though the air conditioning could be quieter, it didn't overshadow our enjoyable stay.

    Single Room With Sea View
  • M
    Michael
    United Kingdom
    left 10 reviews
    Wrote a review on 26 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    9.0
    really good service
    delicious dining
    noisy surroundings

    Where it excels and where it fails

    The service was undoubtedly great! I was greeted with warm hospitality and enjoyed meals with amazing ocean views, made with fresh, local ingredients.

    At times, the noise from the nearby village activities interrupted the tranquil atmosphere experience.

    Single Room Sea View
  • A
    Aiden
    United Kingdom
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on 11 Jun
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    beachfront location
    attentive staff
    delicious dining

    The karibu beach resort is right on the beach, providing fine views from my single room with a sea view. The staff were attentive and professional. We particularly enjoyed the tasty dishes on the menu, beautifully presented and made with fresh local ingredients.

    would recommend

    Single Room With Sea View
  • H
    Harper
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 06 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    serene atmosphere
    quirky activities

    A Relaxing Retreat with Unique Experiences

    We enjoyed 7 peaceful nights in a pool view room. The unique charm of the resort allowed us to unwind completely. Watching the playful pet monkey added a quirky touch to our meals, although it was a bit of a mischievous companion! Tip, embrace the local vibe and relax on the hotel.

    Double Room With Pool View
  • E
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 01 Jun
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    nice touch

    The welcome drinks were a nice touch when we arrived and they really set the mood. I loved having breakfast prepared just for us and the fresh, local ingredients.

    It wasn't cheap but still acceptable for what we got.

    Double Room With Pool View
  • K
    Kylie
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 May
    Perfect
    9.8

    My honeymoon at this beach hotel was perfect. the picturesque beach, well-kept grounds, good food, and exciting dinner performances made our stay memorable. the friendly staff, high cleanliness levels, and a relaxed atmosphere for adults only allowed us to truly unwind. the hotel's newness and attention to detail, like personalized room decorations, added to our exceptional experience. the outstanding service and unique experiences like feeding lemurs made us feel special.

    Couldn't recommend more this hotel.

  • H
    Harper
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 22 Apr
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    welcome drinks

    The welcome drinks were a nice touch when we arrived, making us feel right at home. If you enjoy a peaceful spot, try to grab a room with a sea view.

    Double Room With Sea View
  • P
    Parker
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Apr
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    attentive staff
    sea view
    limited breakfast options

    peaceful stay with minor dining improvements

    The staff were attentive, even escorting us to dinner one night which added a personal touch. The serene pool area, paired with a beautiful sea view, created a relaxing atmosphere. We enjoyed the magical ambiance of a beachside dinner under the stars, which elevated our dining experience significantly.

    Breakfast options could be more diverse.

    Double Room Pool View

FAQ about Karibu Beach Resort

What is the nearest airport to the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort?
Kisauni airport lies within 40 km of the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort and is reachable with a 47-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the Karibu Beach Resort?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the Karibu Beach Resort with a 47-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at Karibu Beach Resort hotel?
Guests of Karibu Beach Resort hotel can take advantage of parking.
Does the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:00 and check out from 07:00.
How much does a room at the hotel cost?
The prices at the hotel start from $165.
What payment methods are accepted in the Karibu Beach Resort hotel?
At the Karibu Beach Resort hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types does Karibu Beach Resort comprise?
Karibu Beach Resort provides such room types as Guest Room, Double Room, and Deluxe Queen Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort?
Rooms of the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort are highly rated for comfort-9.5/10 according to guests' reviews-ensured by an air conditioner.
Which facilities does the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort provide?
Top locations of the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort include a restaurant and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Is swimming pool available at the Karibu Beach Resort hotel?
Yes, the Karibu Beach Resort hotel features an outdoor pool.
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