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TOA Hotel & Spa
Zanzibar, Tanzania
TOA Hotel & Spa
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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LIFESTYLE
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A Bright and Airy Retreat off the East Coast of Africa

LIFESTYLE
2023 IP Members Choice Award

Sweet 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.

Hotel Amenities

Eco-Friendly
Eco-Friendly
Event Space
Event Space
Family-Friendly
Family-Friendly
Fitness Center
Gym
Accessible
Accessible
Non-Smoking Rooms
Non-Smoking
On-Site Parking
Parking
Pool
Pool
Spa
Spa
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
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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.

TOA Hotel & Spa Beach Accommodations
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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.

TOA Hotel & Spa Dining

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

TOA Hotel & Spa Activities

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.

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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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