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Chumbe Island Coral ParkvsPongwe Beach Hotel
Both Chumbe Island Coral Park and Pongwe Beach Hotel are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Pongwe Beach Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Chumbe Island Coral Park. Pongwe Beach Hotel comes in at #7 in Zanzibar with approval from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's "The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
Afar Magazine "I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Oyster Lonely Planet
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The intimate and unassuming Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 bungalows among the palms on a wonderful, deep arc of bleached white beach." Full review
