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The Island is an adult only lodge (over 12-years old) with unique features in Zanzibar. Staying on the island or just enjoying few hours at lunch or dinner will be an unforgettable life experience. This is the ultimate romantic escape: couple, experienced travellers, nature lovers, food lovers, The Island welcomes whoever is willing to try an unconventional detox journey. Lost between the green of our lush garden and the blue of the Indian ocean, you'll spoil yourself with the gourmet restaurant and the attentive and personalized service in the most exclusive location in Zanzibar.

​The gourmet restaurant offers fine and exquisite food paired with a sophisticated artistic touch in order to create a blissful experience satisfying your senses and every culinary expectation. If you are searching for an unconventional holiday with the best culinary experience, you can't miss The Island Pongwe Lodge.

The cycle of high and low tide creates a magic atmosphere. Depending on tide phases, you will need a canoe to reach the coast.
In other moment of the day, you can reach the beach in front of the Island easily by walking.
This is a kind of throwback to old and primitive sensation that put all guests in an amazing mood.

​After the launch in February 2018, The island quickly placed itself in the Zanzibarian market as the best boutique hotel in Zanzibar and the gourmet restaurant became a must visit for most tourist when visiting Zanzibar archipelago.

"A place for real Travelers"

The Island offers 5 Standard Villas (35sqm) and 1 Sultan Villa (70sqm), all facing the ocean. Each room is hidden in the shadow of the trees and has its own veranda with a romantic seating outside to enjoy sunset, sunrise and Zanzibar starry sky.
The unique feature of The Island guarantees a really exclusive stay with total privacy and relax, but the real peculiarity lies in the attention in details.

All rooms are eco-friendly, not television or music from electronic devices is allowed, no A/C in the rooms. Every details are aimed to put the guests in contact with the nature that surrounds them, to protect their privacy and the harmony of the place.

 

Adults-only lodge (children from 12-yeards old only)

 

 

Rates per villa per night, based on single/double occupancy, inclusive of à la carte half board meal plan, all taxes and service charges [excluding Infrastructure tax & Maritime tax of 13.00 USD per person per night, to be paid on site].

Full board rates and Exotic Experience package upon request

The Gourmet restaurant offers fine and exquisite food paired with a sophisticated artistic touch in order to create a blissful experience satisfying your senses and every culinary expectation.
Each and every one of the meals are freshly made and are prepared with the purpose of blending the local flavours and the demanding expectations of gourmet cuisine.
Furthermore, the ambience, being surrounded by nature and crystal-clear ocean, will be perfect and relaxing in every moment of your permanence at the restaurant.
If you are searching for an unconventional holiday with the best culinary experience, you can’t miss The Island Pongwe Lodge.

​The Gourmet restaurant only use locally sourced and seasonal ingredients that are delivered daily from the areas near the hotel.
Enjoy fresh sea urchins collected in Pongwe bay or agar agar seaweed from local farm in front of The Island which are used in the gourmet dishes.
From farm to plate concept guarantees the best quality and freshness, and give guests the taste of the area.

Spoil yourself with aromatic oils and spices of Zanzibar and book massage for absolute relaxation or energy boost.
The professional local therapist will perform your selected treatments on the terrace of your room or inside it, you will relax while enjoying the sound of the waves and the wind.

All procedures must be pre-booked in advance at the reception.

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