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Pongwe Beach Hotel vs Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
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.
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
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."
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Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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