Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni RuinsvsPongwe Beach Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Pongwe Beach Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins. Pongwe Beach Hotel ranks #7 in Zanzibar with recommendations from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
6 km south of Stone Town, P O Box 2542, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
7.0
"Mbweni Ruins is a boutique hotel set within an expanse of tropical garden that runs down to a small sandy beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Originally the site of the UMCA mission school for the children of freed slaves, Mbweni Ruins is a tranquil establishment set in lovely, expansive botanical gardens." Full review
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top 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