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Azao Resort & Spa

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#8 of 14 hotels in Pongwe
Location
3.5
Cleanliness
4.2
Service
4.1
Value
3.8
All 49 rooms are equipped with double bed king size with mosquito net and a private bathroom. All rooms facing the sea with a private terrace decorated in local style with an ocean view or garden view. The rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, fan, safe box and free wifi access.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Shuttle bus service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Concierge
Mosquito net
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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  • Odyssey372949
    Bucharest, Romania2 contributions
    Good accommodation, bad alcohol management
    The staff is very friendly, the rooms are nice and cozy and the food is actually good even though not many choices. The reason i am giving 3 stars is because the gym is totally unusable : sometimes not open and the equipment is almost all broken. Also the alcohol management is awful. Many times there is no ice ( 30+ degrees outside ) and they lack freezer to cover for the beer consumption so you sometimes get almost warm beer ( 30+ degrees outside ). Also the spirits are all kept outside so if no ice they are undrinkable. On top of that they only give beer in a glass but the glass being smaller then the bottle the keep thw rest and put it in other glasses. Therefore at one point i had beer in my glass from 3 different bottles. Oh and also the bar closes at 10....we came in vacation, maybe they should rethink this
    Dear valued guest On behalf of Azao Resort and Spa, Zanzibar, it gives me such a pleasure to thanking you for chosen our resort as destination for your stay, once more we would like to thanking you for taking the time to send us your feedback regarding your stay, we greatly appreciate any comments by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. It always amazing to receive feedback from our loyal guests, I will share your comments with our colleagues, which I am sure will act as a great motivator to take the necessary actions. Look forward to welcoming you once more in our resort. Sincerely yours, Khaled Mahdy General Manager
    Written February 19, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Date of stay: February 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 16, 2021
  • Nomalanga
    Midrand, South Africa2 contributions
    A perfect stay at Azao
    As part of our March birthdays we decided to go to zanzibar with a friend of mine and the best decision we made was choosing Azao resort and spa. The staff is friend, helpful and caring. From the reception you are welcomed with importance. The food was amazing for even a picky food eater like me. I loved their meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner there is so much variety. It was amazing that they had a live music band performing different music one evening during dinner which was very cool. The most special thing they did was surprise my friend with a birthday cake baked specially for her, the staff sang and danced for us, they really went beyond to make us special and welcomed. What a great way to spend a birthday away from home!
    Dear our guest On behalf of Azao Resort and Spa, Zanzibar, it gives me such a pleasure to thanking you for chosen our resort as destination for your stay, once more we would like to thanking you for taking the time to send us your feedback regarding your stay, we greatly appreciate any comments by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. It always amazing to receive positive feedback or compliments from our loyal guests, I will share your comments with our colleagues, which I am sure will act as a great motivator. Look forward to welcoming you once more in our resort. Sincerely yours, Khaled Mahdy General Manager
    Written December 5, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Date of stay: March 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 15, 2020
  • Janice S
    Maldonado, Uruguay51 contributions
    Nice pool but the beach is not for swimming!
    We loved this resort once we got past the check in (Our travel Agent did not give us the proper voucher). The staff was super friendly, the meals were excellent and the service was wonderful. They responded to every request and when our flight was moved an hour earlier than previously scheduled the front desk tracked down our provided driver and had him come an hour earlier. the pool and pool bar were fun. the beach was an experience with silt like sand that felt like mud up to our ankles. The mud was between the rocks. but I was told by our friends that it was much better at low tide. We took a scuba excursion and that was great fun. the room was on the water with beautiful sunrises. the AC worked and was appreciated as were the good showers and beds.
    Date of stay: September 2021
    Written September 24, 2021
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Mohamed wrote a review Jul 2023
Worldwide9 contributions
what an amazing experience i had at Azao hotel, front desk team work and always smiling, amazing food, the hotel is clean, the rooms are so nice swimming pool is amazing, staff restaurant are very friendly. would definitely recommend every one. see you next time
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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StangerVimal wrote a review Jul 2023
Stanger, South Africa14 contributions
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Sincere appreciation to every staff member at Azao resort. You all truly epitomize Zanzibarian culture and hospitality. The service, location, beauty and friendliness was beyond our expectation. To the General Manager, Mr Khaled Mahdy, your patience, assistance and understanding during our stay at Azao Resort, will be etched in our hearts forever. If ever we return to beautiful Zanzibar... We Shall again return to Azao Resort and Spa. ZANZIBAR has won over our Soul, AZAO RESORT has won over our Hearts ! Mr Vimal Mothilal South Africa
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: All rooms are close to the amenities, but Ocean Deluxe rooms have stunning views. Few steps and...
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Claire C wrote a review Jul 2023
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions
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Truly an amazing stay. On the waters edge, with all you could ask for - divine pool with bar, spa, friendly staff, lovely swimming beach, quiet and peaceful. Our room was on the waters edge with only sounds of the sea and wildlife. Well done Azao
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Ask for a sea facing room. The tours arranged from hotel are great. We also used Dege tours who...
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Klaradyn wrote a review Jul 2023
Hermanus, South Africa1 contribution1 helpful vote
Over promise and under deliver! Dirty Resort with bare basics. Far from everything. Mediocre food. Not at all what the website looks like. Bathrooms terrible. Spa a huge dissapointment. The bikes are broken and impossible to ride. Avoid this Resort.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Pool dirty at times. You need to travel at least an hour to get anywhere. Pool table broken and...
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Escape615699 wrote a review Mar 2023
1 contribution5 helpful votes
Bad experience from first day , hotel needs renovation and , they charge aditional money for drinks diner, nothing to do around and on the way you can see bad areas and loots of rubish , had to pay 50 $ for elry checkin and my stay was booked as a package jokes even they did not have water in Reception been told to go to restaurant and pay and toilets whare bad dirty looking
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Ali Mahdi wrote a review Apr 2022
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Excellent Resort, Amazing staff, A very nice place to relax with top quality rooms and service, The food was great, I loved the variety. The location was nice with lot of trees, the beach was wonderful and fine sands .
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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VANIA B wrote a review Jan 2022
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We had a lovely family holiday thanks to the people taking care of this place and its visitors like us. Rooms are cleaned twice a day. Beds are equipped with nets to keep the insects away. Lovely music by the pool. All clean and tidy. Big THANK YOU for all of you. We will come back for another experience in this paradise.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Catia L wrote a review Oct 2021
11 contributions3 helpful votes
Excellent view from our room... We asked for a garden view room but they gave us an ocean view room ... It was awesome... We don't like to much the food. Great staff... We loved the private beach and the pool was awesome with warm warm water! Room with TV.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Janice S wrote a review Sep 2021
Maldonado, Uruguay51 contributions27 helpful votes
We loved this resort once we got past the check in (Our travel Agent did not give us the proper voucher). The staff was super friendly, the meals were excellent and the service was wonderful. They responded to every request and when our flight was moved an hour earlier than previously scheduled the front desk tracked down our provided driver and had him come an hour earlier. the pool and pool bar were fun. the beach was an experience with silt like sand that felt like mud up to our ankles. The mud was between the rocks. but I was told by our friends that it was much better at low tide. We took a scuba excursion and that was great fun. the room was on the water with beautiful sunrises. the AC worked and was appreciated as were the good showers and beds.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Richard H wrote a review Sep 2021
15 contributions1 helpful vote
The resort is beautiful, but the staff made this a memorable stay! We had an early diving trip and they made us boxed breakfasts and coffee. One of our party celebrated a birthday and the Chef made and decorated a cake...fantastic! The food was very good and plentiful. We had a late flight and the Asst.Mgr had a room cleaned and made available to us...very rare. The resort, especially the pool is very relaxing, but the staff made this special.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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$86 - $113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
TanzaniaZanzibar ArchipelagoZanzibar IslandPongwe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
49
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Frequently Asked Questions about Azao Resort & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Azao Resort & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Uroa Bay (1.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Azao Resort & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Azao Resort & Spa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a mosquito net.
What food & drink options are available at Azao Resort & Spa?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Azao Resort & Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Azao Resort & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Island - Pongwe Lodge Restaurant, Kambakocho Bar & Beach Restaurant, and Pongwe Beach Hotel.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Azao Resort & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Azao Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Azao Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Azao Resort & Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Azao Resort & Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Azao Resort & Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Azao Resort & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.