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A Bright and Airy Retreat off the East Coast of Africa
Powered By TripAdvisorSweet Indian Ocean breezes greet guests of TOA Hotel & Spa on the eastern coast of Zanzibar. A crescent-shaped, white-sand beach backed by turquoise waters serves as the setting for this tropical retreat where guests are enveloped by a sensuous atmosphere with an authentic sense of place. Highlights of the property include:
- A selection of spacious and comfortable accommodations, some with private pools
- Two refreshing swimming pools with sweeping Indian Ocean views
- A café and two bars to satisfy even the most discerning of diners
- A full-service spa offering a variety of treatments to soothe and restore
TOA Hotel & Spa’s location in the small village of Pongwe allows guests to truly get away from it all, while still being within an hour of an international airport.
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Accommodations
Throughout TOA Hotel & Spa, raw wood, lush plantings, and other natural elements bring the beautiful Zanzibarian coast indoors, including into its accommodations. With four category types and more than 80 rooms, every type of guest can find the right fit for them.
And no matter which selection a traveler makes, each room includes a balcony or terrace, king bed, immaculate baths, and unique décor such as traditional wooden screens and beautiful bed netting. Larger rooms include private plunge pools, with some even featuring relaxing whirlpools.
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Dining
Food is at the heart of TOA Hotel & Spa, with its two dining venues and café offering meal service throughout the day.
Variety lovers will relish the buffet-style breakfasts at the hotel’s restaurants where fruits, cheeses, breads, pastries, coffee, and tea tempt travelers to sit and start their day with a feast.
Lunch and dinner are much the same, with a selection of salads and entrees of meat, seafood, poultry, and pasta all on offer. Light snacks can also be ordered to the hotel’s beach and swimming pools.
Activities at TOA Hotel & Spa
The best-loved activities at TOA Hotel & Spa involve its defining feature – the beach. From sunbathing to swimming and water sports, guests can spend their entire stay at the beach and come away still wanting more time on the soft sand under towering palms.
In addition to the beach, the hotel’s spa is a must-visit. A variety of treatments are administered with expertise and care using only the finest products. Afterward, relax on the sun terrace or continue your self-care with a workout at the on-site gym.
Evenings at the hotel are dedicated to the arts with dinner entertainment that includes music and singing, folklore performances, and more.
Outside the hotel, all of the island awaits with spice farms, dive spots, and beautiful beaches ready to be explored.
Location
Set on the east coast of Zanzibar island on a sandy beach with gentle waves, TOA Hotel & Spa calls the tropical Indian Ocean home.
Address
Pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Transportation
- Airport
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 39.8 km / 24.8 mi away – approximately 1 hour by car
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Reviews
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Modern 5 star experience
Tue May 13 2025 09:16:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by leoarchy
From the spacious rooms, modern facilities and amenities, good food, great service and hospitable staff, Toa Hotel and Spa didn't disappoint. It was a perfect quiet and serene beach vacation and been low season we got to have almost the whole hotel to ourselves. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights on a business trip—everything was wonderful, great service and comfort throughout.
Thu May 08 2025 11:33:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Rosena2023
The hotel's location is excellent—perfect for easily accessing different parts of Zanzibar, whether North, South, or West. The beach is beautiful, the rooms are spacious, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and always ready to help. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for making my business trip memorable. Keep up the great work!
A memorable stay at Toa Hotel & Spa. It was the ideal place for relaxation whether it's by the beach, pool or indoors...
Wed May 07 2025 04:07:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Norah D
Beautiful property with nice spacious rooms and a serene beachfront setting. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It's a great place for a solo trip for relaxation, couple's retreat or a business trip. I had a wonderful time and look forward to going back next time I'm in Zanzibar.
Amazing stay!
Tue Apr 22 2025 05:28:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by JoDuNord
All was perfect! The large room with sea view ( we were upgrated for free what we appreciated) . The staff is so kind and helpfull. All is clean. The food is very good. The service awesome and to finish we had a late check out for free!!! What we appreciate even more. I strongly recommend
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Thu Apr 17 2025 06:06:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Janie C
The hotel was amazing the service was top notch the experience was beyond expectations and the food was the best. Clean rooms god service and kind hearted staff. I would recommend them anyday anytime. The swimming pool was an amazing experience as well the entertainment during dinner was amazing and the hotel birthday surprise was beyond 👌
