Azao Resort & Spa

Azao Resort & Spa offers an ideal location alonside Pongwe Beach in Pongwe city. The hotel is 7 km from Kiwenga Caves, 13 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve and 32 km from Zanzibar City center. The nearest airport is Zanzibar International Airport, 35 km from the accomodation.

Facilities and services include Wi-Fi, concierge service, restaurant, bar, conference room pool, kids playground, parking, rental, gym, Spa, Credit Cards - Amex/Visa/Mastercard, Shuttle services (Extra charges) and sauna.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, safe, telephone, Cots on request, mini fridge (extra charge), flat screen TV, Private bathroom and also coffee and tea making facilities.

In case of choosing the option of \"all inclusive\":

The All Inclusive-concept includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) and mealtime drinks such as soft drinks, beer, wine, water and alcoholic drinks, all of local brands.
Drinks are served from morning until late evening (approx until 22.00 -24.00 hrs).
Opening times vary between different hotels.
In certain hotels the activities program is also included.

* Please note that some of the above facilities may be closed due to weather / seasonal conditions.

* Please note that the bicycle service is temporarily suspended until further notice.

Address: Po Box 2199Pongwe Bay .Tanzania

Compulsory insurance on entry to Zanzibar with effect from October 1, 2024

With effect from October 1, 2024, all visitors to Zanzibar (except residents with a Tanzanian residence permit) must take out mandatory entry insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days).

This insurance can only be taken out with the ZIC. Other international travel insurance policies are not accepted. The cost is currently USD 44 per person. Further information can be found on the Visit Zanzibar website.

Entry may be refused if the correct insurance is not presented.

According to the current status, Zanzibar charges an infrastructure tax per person per night, payable locally at the hotel:
2-3 star hotels = USD 4.00
4-5 star hotels = USD 5.00

The star information refers to the respective country category.

For scheduled arrivals in the destination area from 04:00 in the morning, the hotel room is only available on the day of arrival from the official check-in time of the respective hotel. The official check-out time of the hotel on the day of departure must also be observed. This includes return flights until 3.00 a.m. on the following day. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked via our service team, subject to availability and for an additional charge.