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Kisiwa House vs Pongwe Beach Hotel

Both Pongwe Beach Hotel and Kisiwa House are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Kisiwa House ranks significantly better than Pongwe Beach Hotel. Kisiwa House comes in at #2 in Zanzibar with endorsements from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House
8 / 10
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel
7 / 10
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm." Full review
Lonely Planet 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