TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Property class: 4.5
Beachfront hotel in Pongwe with spa and restaurant

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At TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages and reflexology. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the swim-up bar. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $194
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Adults Only)

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a pergola.

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Adults Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a view of the outdoors.

Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside telephone, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

Superior Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside telephone, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

Superior Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite with Direct Pool Access

A room with a bed, a sofa, two side tables, and a chair.

Suite with Direct Pool Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Sea View

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a blue sofa, and a wall with decorative items.

Suite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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12 Pongwe Road, Pongwe, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 56 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AVO Boutique Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Bar Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪pool bar @ blue bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Club at Pongwe Bay Resort - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Rock Resort Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

  • At TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages and reflexology. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the swim-up bar. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
    • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's private beach offered a lovely atmosphere, plenty of sun beds and umbrellas, and beautiful scenery. (8 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a wide variety of good quality food with many choices and excellent service. (6 reviews)
  • The pool was described as superb, perfect, and beautiful, providing a wonderful experience for guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

They absolutely spoilt us there, was wonderful. The staff were so kind.....made me fall in love with Zanzibar. Pinkie...
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, staff are amazing, good size smaller hotel, has just what you need!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful and very accommodating, the beach is big, and restaurant nearby is 10/10.
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility at it's finest. If you're looking to have a relaxing vacation, this is the place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

staff was excellent!
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10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at TOA. Facilities were excellent and staff were very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for a week and every day I felt welcomed. I’ve already recommend this location to all my friends and family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Everything was amazing! Ester was amazing. The staff super nice. The hotel was beautiful and ever clean
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the different pools. The property manager Mr Ally was so kind and welcoming.
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8/10 Very good

The honeymoon suite with private plunge pool was lovely. The bed was very comfortable and the room had a large bathroom and shower area. The room was beach front with a small shaded terrace. The food was mixed. Sometimes good and other no so good. Unfortunately we got food poisoning whilst there which ruined the last couple of days stay there.
Main pool
Private plunge pool
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing hotel! Great buffet style food and lovely staff. Beautiful ocean front Yoga studio. Small but acceptable gym. Pools were great. Happy hour on the upper deck was nice. Beach at low tide was good for walking but a lot of kelp.
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay here. This place is very clean, cool atmosphere and greta staff. My only con was that the food was just okay and there is no food, snacks or any other options available easily outside of the set times for meals. No amenities nearby but a great place to get away and relax by the pool and private beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved our stay at Toa Hotel and Spa! The service was exceptional, with staff who truly go above and beyond. I wish I can give it a 10 star for their service! The rooms are stunning, with private pools and direct beach access. We enjoyed the delicious food made with love, and the beach dinners were unforgettable, complete with an amazing show under the stars. The pools are beautiful, and the whole property feels peaceful and luxurious. If you’re coming to Zanzibar, this is the place to stay. Highly recommended!
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6/10 Good

We booked an amazing room with a big balcony/patio and a jacuzzi. The welcoming of the staff was amazing, Ester in particular. The all inclusive is great. Many choices, super fresh food and you can even choose a la carte and sparkling wines. The views are amazing. The pool perfect. The only problem this hotel currently have is that there is a construction site right next door. Ask for a room as far from that as possible It's still worth visiting this hotel! We would happily return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Toa was the most amazing hotel I have ever stayed at. Truly 5 stars. From the amazing rooms, to the food options. I had dinner on the beach twice during my stay and it was soo romantic and ethereal definitely something I will always remember. Got an amazing massage as well during my stay, I highly recommend using their spa facilities. The staff was the most amazing part, so genuine and each and everyone went above and beyond they anticipated anything I needed and was there before I could ask. As a person who works in the service industry here in New York I can honestly say that their service is the best. I can’t wait to come back with friends and family
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8/10 Very good

The staff saved us a sandwich because their kitchen was closed and our flight was delayed so they thought of us. That was really nice. The staff is friendly and nice. I was a little disappointed because The sea view is not really sea view. We left a message for the hotel through Expedia to see if they had an airport shuttle but no response. You can see the sea through what looks to be a soon to be construction site. The all inclusive was not in my booking. Only breakfast was included but I didn’t have the energy to argue about it even though the lady at the front desk was polite about it and asked me to check with the day staff. The cleaners are always talking infront of your balcony so I was woken up early a few times. The breakfast was good.
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8/10 Very good

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar is a fairly new, very clean and cozy resort. The beach isn’t great for swimming, but we knew this at the time of the booking. The pool area is nice, but the water is a bit cold. We booked a room with a jacuzzi, but unfortunately there were quite a few problems with the jacuzzi. They tried to clean and fix the jacuzzi a few times, but the water temperature would not hold comfortable (either too hot or cold) and the jacuzzi kept getting debris from the hosing. The room cleaning took ages and wasn’t completed at one time. Housekeeping came there many times a day and didn’t really respect our privacy. The room was always very clean though. The food was good and nice variability through our stay. The only exception were the dessert cakes, which didn’t have any taste (seems to be the case everywhere in Tanzania). The beach dinner was particularly nice! Special thanks go to waitress Saida and pasta chef Abdillah. They were always very friendly to all guests and took pride in their work. The snorkeling tour booked through Funzibar, that works in TOA, was great. However, beware of booking transportation through them or at least make sure you have extra time for the travel. Both times we did that, the driver wasn’t there at the time of departure. No one was expecting us at the airport when we arrived, and the driver wasn’t there either when we were leaving. Overall, we had a really pleasant stay in TOA. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful complex, highly recommended:)
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very accommodating, the rooms were beautiful, the spa was relaxing, and the grounds were immaculate. I would absolutely stay at TOA again and recommend it to anyone visiting Zanzibar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning property, great food and staff. The only catch is that high tide/low tide makes it almost impossible to swim (in January it’s low tide until 4pm).
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous high end hotel, modern feel, immaculate throughout with exceptional customer service. Great food and drinks (all inclusive), beautifully designed spacious rooms, lovely pool and bar on the beach. A perfect place to relax after a week's safari, would highly recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional

From beginning to end the staff was VERY nice and the accommodations was was really clean. They also helped with planning day trips around the island.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was perfect we ask something and we got it. People are friendly and the place is amazing clean and beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

Gem in Pongwe

3rd stay in 3 months, its cosy and clean, i would stay there again and again.