Indulge in the ocean views and white sand beach at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar, where you can unwind with a Swedish massage or reflexology at the onsite spa. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, swim-up bar, 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services are also available.
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 10-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. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
All inclusive
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
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Hotel size
86 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
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))
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Lifeguard on site
What to do
On the beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Mini-fridge
Highchair
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Toa Hotel Spa
TOA Hotel Spa Zanzibar
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Hotel
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Pongwe
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Hotel Pongwe
Frequently asked questions
Does TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Hotel Bar.
What's the area around TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar like?
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar is located a short 1-minute walk from Pongwe Beach.
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Reviews
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The private beach with sun beds, umbrellas, and direct access from rooms offered a lovely and relaxing experience. (6 reviews)
The pools were great, beautiful, and perfect, with some even having a swim-up bar. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Great stay, staff are amazing, good size smaller hotel, has just what you need!
Juanita
Juanita, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Tranquility at it's finest. If you're looking to have a relaxing vacation, this is the place to stay.
Martin Gachonde
Martin Gachonde, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Nice place
Dante
Dante, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Staff were wonderful and very accommodating, the beach is big, and restaurant nearby is 10/10.
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Excellent
Everything was amazing! Ester was amazing. The staff super nice. The hotel was beautiful and ever clean
Kisa
Kisa, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
I stayed here for a week and every day I felt welcomed. I’ve already recommend this location to all my friends and family.
Deborah
Deborah, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at TOA. Facilities were excellent and staff were very helpful.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
staff was excellent!
kenneth
kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
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.
Laure
Laure, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2025
Check in was a disaster. Rude receptionist
Manfred
Manfred, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2022
This place was amazinggggg! The staff were super friendly and attentive! The property itself is truly an experience. Do not think twice about booking . You will not regret your stay. Perfectly located and crafted for pure relaxation.
Reginald
Reginald, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2024
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.
Carrie
Carrie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
I loved the different pools. The property manager Mr Ally was so kind and welcoming.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
TOA hotel was much better than we were expecting, we stayed for 4 nights for our honeymoon. Loads of great things about the hotel are : really modern, clean, great breeze (minimal mosquitos), right by the beach, private beach with lots of sun beds and umbrellas. They had entertainment on a Saturday and the food was really good each night.
It’s about 1hr drive from stone town so that’s the only con if you want to be in that area but it seemed really busy in stone town when we were there so I preferred the east side with beaches.
Rachel
Rachel, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
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
Jaquy Kadija
Jaquy Kadija, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
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.
Marlene
Marlene, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2025
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.
Petra
Petra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Everything great, as mirrored in my 5 star assessment. Only thing to improve on is the sound/noice level of day and evening entertainment, it is simply too loud. Had to leave the resort some evenings and stay at other places, when I was not in the mood for loud drumming or dancing entertainment. Not even in my room it was bearable to be. Simply half the volume of all these things please.
Torben
Torben, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 29, 2025
Franck
Franck, 11-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
kenna
kenna, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 16, 2025
Le plus que j’ai apprécié étais les travailleurs toujours courtois souriant et serviable . Ce que j’ai détesté c’est l’organisation, le manque de professionnalisme de votre part aussi, à vendre des services hors de prix pour se retrouver en galère , cetais la dernière fois avec vous