Cute resort.Hello, we would like to thank the hotel management for a wonderful stay.Accommodation room 129, 25.1.22 - 2.2.2022. Thank you for changingtowels and sheets every day. We really liked the food, a largeassortment. Too bad its so far, beautiful country. Nice animationprograms. Czech Republic
Delicious food but a little small portions. We waited way to long, 1 hour for the food and 40 minutes for dessert. Very beautiful place otherwise
As a 4 star resort, there are certainly some things that need attention to truly reflect the rating.Rooms were large and comfortable, cleaned daily and fresh towels every second day. The air conditioner didn’t work, it was set to 16 and felt like it was set to 30, I asked the reception twice to check it out as it wasn’t working how it should have been, they were under a different impression and said it was working perfectly, as a result we had very uncomfortable evenings due to the heat. I had been into another room who’s aircon worked like a dream. I expected the same.Pool facilities are great, pool is always clean and common areas are very well maintained.Food was ok, A lot of variety but carb heavy. Difficult to cater for everyone’s preference but needs more variety. Coffee is good.Staff, overall very friendly and helpful but there are a few that spoil it for the rest, there are a number of staff members with terrible attitudes and a number of times we had to endure eye rolling when asking for drinks.We stayed over New Years, we were excited to be in Zanzibar over the celebration and expected a great party, however it was nothing short of a disaster, as a guest that paid their equal part to every other guest It was very disappointing to find out that the crayfish and the lamb that was served would not be replenished? There were many guests that didn’t get their share, to me this is highly disappointing and unfair.The drinks on the night were served warm as the ice had run out, as it did most nights, we were given a warm bottle of Champagne but it was appreciated non the less, we moved down to the beach for great show and awesome fireworks display, no more than 5 minutes later we were drowned off the beach by the locals, New Years ended just after midnight for us. While I appreciate the beach is a public place, the priority should have been the comfort of your guests first and for most, the DJ should have been brought up into the entertainment area so the guests could have enjoyed the evening, it was very evident as the guests chatted among themselves that the New Years party became a party for the locals, it was very unpleasant to watch the fighting on the beach and even more disturbing to see that there were kids that had to witness it, police,security and hotel management did nothing. Guests shouldn’t have had to witness this, there also could have been an exception made on the drinks after 11 on New Years in particular even if it was as simple as Beer on tap and Wine for all inclusive packages, I get the rule of drinks till 11 on a normal night but small gestures will go along way for your guests.
Over all , a good stay. Drinks were lovely and refreshing. Rooms were always kept clean.Please consider to upgrade bathrooms.Kitchen staff not very helpful , once food runs out they dont refill.Breakfast needed bacon ! And Cheese ...fruit salad is delicious.One thing that stood out is the snapper grilled fish. Best Ive had.Overall quality and taste of food is below average , chef needed.
We really enjoyed our stay here. We took an all inclusive package. The facilities were clean an the staff friendly and professional. The room was comfortable and clean. The games room needs a little TLC and the buffet got a little minotenous. All things considered it is a great place if you have an eventful scheduled planned and only intended on spending your downtime at the resort.
My wife and I spent our honeymoon at Uroa Bay and it did not disappoint at all. We had a absolute blissful time.The 2 bed room room facing the sea is beautiful with all the palm trees and well kept however the room is small, cupboard space is limited and you only get 2 towels for bathing.The food is amazing, they cater Halaal food and its quite delicious with many options.The staff provide excellent hostmanship, from the cleaners, the caters and the receptionists and they were always ready to assist where they could.There is alot to do, swimming pools, the turquoise calm ocean, the locals selling tours and bicycles available for rental outside the resort.I had a wonderful time and I have a special shout out to Suleiman the receptionist who organised us a taxi driver to do our PCR tests in our hour of need.
Amazing ResortNice locationResort facilities are amazingStaff is amazingEntertainment Shows organized daily by the resortExcursions souvenir shops inside the resortHotel Rooms should provide additional sitting chairs in the roomOnly thing as an Indian food lover we were missing Indian and especially Vegetarian Food was a concern else no issuesLot of continental food options
Not enough food. If you dont go early, you dont get the full menu. Food is not of a good standard. Very few staff are friendly. Will rather pay more and go more north . Standards differ for different rooms. The shop owner is arrogant and the owner is rude!
Friendly staff, food is not great and not bad. Good security, layout and resort vibe.In summary, you get what you pay for.
Great food and pleasant hotel. Ideal for families and groups.
Nice hotel, but definitely not 5 stars. Food is ok (not delicious), theres no big variety at breakfast and dinner buffets. Good beach with security. Running is possible in the morning and evening. Theres no sunset to the ocean. Animation isnt very interesting. Housekeeping is ok, but it feels lack of towels sometimes.The staff is very friendly and easygoing.
Perfect place our vacation 👌 nice nature, nice staff, recommend 👍
Nice resort, alot of small lovely touches, but did not like the food, I have NOT tried authntic Tanzanian food, as they do not serve it here. No internet inside rooms!
Food is veri bad. In restaurant there is no food 30 minutes after opening.
Very friendly, but a lot of Czech people..
Thank you for the most amazing 5 nights. Our room was spacious and beautifully cleaned every day.We especially loved our balcony. The resort was clean and very well maintained. The people at the resort were incredibly friendly and so helpful.The resort has an Italian chef, so the food is varied, caterers for everyone and very delicious. The pool was large and beautiful to swim in. The resort looks out onto the sea and the view is incredible. We cant wait to go back.
Honestly this was a great holiday except some minor things. First you should be prepared that from time to time there is NO electricity supply (but thats the case for the whole island). It means no air con in the rooms, nor the free wi fi at reception...sometimes delays with meals in the restaurant. Another thing if you want your towels changed- put them on the floor. Otherwise maids wont bother. Ask for a shampoo/shower gel refill dont expect they will check it if there is none left...all in all cleanliness is fine. Next thing - all inclusive. I would like to warn you its more like a full board with drinks. No snacks between meals.I found the food to be great, my husband not so much... if you are a heavy meat-eating person - you will not be happy. I, as a vegetarian think that there was a great choice. Fruits and vegetables are really good!Activities. The beach boys offer some great deals on excursions. I think they give the best price possible. Mr. Coca Cola was our guy and we went everywhere with him. Amazing 👏Animation is just ok. Nothing extraordinary. Some kids might get bored.If you want it is a great initiative to take some candy, pencils...or anything for the Zanzibar kids. They will be very happy 😊.Also dont forget the tips for the staff 😉At least a dollar.PS. When buying dollars for your trip make sure the notes were issued after 2006.Enjoy 😉
Ideally situated close to the beach. Villas are situated over beautifully maintained gardens. Places are kept neat and clean. Meals served are delicious and local cuisine served is interesting. Outings provided are interesting and help one understand the importance of the island. Some hidden gems can be found here, and the history of this island is fascinating.
Great experience. Staying at Uroa Bay was amazing. The food was good in general and the Christmas supper was divine! Good facilities, friendly and professional staff and great entertainment in the evenings. Could have some more activities for kids and a life guard at the pool for when kids are swimming, but otherwise great!
What a place!When you arrive you’ll be greeted with refreshments and cold towels, along with a bracelet as a welcome gift.The menu is constantly changing for lunch and dinner. Your breakfast is pretty much standard but the food is of quality and is absolutely tasty in general.The rooms are spacious, neat and clean. The tv is however a bit small for my liking but works well.Common areas are well maintained and the overall mood is relaxed.Staff members are very friendly and helpful, though I feel the waiters and waitresses could be a little more dispersed to attend to the guests. It was a bit annoying to find them all huddled up together in one area when they should be walking around taking orders for the bar.Bonus for this resort is the fact that every evening there is live entertainment. It’s a really nice touch after having a relaxing day and a lovely meal to sit down and watch a live show.You’ll also notice when sitting in front of the beach there are locals trying to sell goods or excursions. Hear them out, we got a really good deal at $45 for the safari blue excursion(Lobster and Prawns were included). Look for gentlemen by them name of Ali, Chocolate or Yaya. If not, you’ll pay $65-75 for the exact same trip.Although their deals and items are cool, I like the fact that the resorts security doesn’t allow them onto the premises.I only had one big issue with this place, there is no WiFi in the rooms. You’ll only find it in the common areas.All in all it was a wonderful experience, I take my hat off to the management team for the exceptional service.
Been at this hotel for a week and it was amazing. We will never forget the adventure. Thanks a lot for everything! The staff was very kind!
Absolutely fantastic place. Service is great and the staff is so friendly!! And of course, the food is divine!! So many different cocktails to choose from. The place is also kept very clean. The swimming pool has two bars right there, one of which looks out over the beach and the ocean. In all, a truly world class destination. Of that there is no doubt whatsoever. I can recommend it to anybody.
The best holiday I had by far. The staff amazing and accommodating. The rooms are clean and very spacious. Great gerden view rooms. The place is always clean and very safe. Uroa was memorable! The food was lovely, and the chef is accommodating especially with halaal requirements. The pool was always clean and the beach is amazing.The common area has nice couches to just chill. The best part is wifi that doesnt work in the rooms. Really get to relax.. Id go back again any day!
I like people working very friendly and place wonderfull . Relax place.
We stayed here for 5 nights.We had a lovely time. Rooms were clean, neat and spacious. Also the rooms had working AC and a fan with a beautiful balcony.The all inclusive package was worth every cent.The area is a bit more quite than other busy tourist areas and we enjoyed it.The resort supplied us with more than we needed but do not expect a luxurious 5 star hotel.We will choose this resort again or recommend it. :)
We spent a week at Uroa Bay Beach Resort, enjoying great service from very friendly staff. The rooms were clean and neat, food great and staff friendly and helpful. Special mention to the manager, Edna, for assisting us and accommodating us as much as possible.If I have to point out anything negative it will be the Spice tour/Stone Town trip that was included in our package. Having visited Zanzibar before I know what a proper spice tour and Stone Town tour should be. Our host was friendly but could not manage the large group properly and the spice tour ended up visiting one spice seller in the market.
Have a very nice week at the resort, make a lot of new friends, good memories. Have 3 trips and enjoy snorkeling the most in the clear ocean. A lot to see in short time. Staff does not always understand what is asking, but overall friendly and helpfull.
Excellent holiday destination. Fully inclusive package deal was great, although I need to rate the food only a 5, expected much better.
Its perfect place everBeautiful sea view, rooms food and beverage and everything
Nice place to spend a lazy holiday, great food, nice staff, interesting everyday evening shows but average rooms quality (dont hesitate to ask for room replacement if needed). Unfortunately Uroa of has poor sea life compering to f.e. Kizimkazi area at west shore - disappointing. No chance for good snorkeling just out of the hotel.
Rooms were spacious and clean.Very friendly staff. Pool and beach area was lovely. We took all inclusive package and food was average. Be careful of the chicken. The fish was always great. The drinks were great aswell. If you wanted a snack like chips (crisps or chocolate ) take your own because you will not be able to buy any at resort.If you thinking doing any of the beach tours , they are awesome.Safari Blue , Stone Town and Spice farm are a must.Do not be afraid to use the beach boys , we did Safari Blue through one of the beach boys and it was spectacular and half the price.Great place to relax , tan and read a book : )
Very beautiful resort, on the best part of the beach... Food is incredible, amazing selection, the pool is very well kept, staff are very friendly. Really cannot knock this resort apart from the prices being a bit high in my opinion. The shows are also very good, really enjoyed them... The Masaai in the area are very friendly and helpful. Only thing is the area doesnt offer much and shops are pretty far away. Thank you to Edson and Ramadan for their excellent service during my stay
What a fantastic holiday in one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever visited on an island. Zanzibar is a very poor country, but one experiences the first real world once you enter the resort gates. Helpful and friendly staff where ever you go. Just be aware that free Wi-Fi is available wherever public places are, but not in the rooms itself.
Brand new 4 star superior resort, on wonderful Uroa Beach, on the East Cost of Zanzibar. Italian management and maintenance, with smiling and professional local staff, working all together to make you enjoy at best your stay here. Big pool, pool/beach towel service, great beach, excellent Italian inspired kitchen, more then 40 square meter rooms fully equipped and furnished (individual A/C, mini fridge with daily refill mineral water, TV with satellite channels, telephone, fan, mosquito nets on beds, safe, internet connection, private furnished terrace, private services with shower box and bidet). Relaxing and easy-going atmosphere. Ideal for everyone who wants to relax and have a great time in a wonderful location.
Uroa Bay is definitely a 4 star 🌟 resort and all your needs for a beach holiday conveniently in one place, you dont need to leave the resort. The resort has a on-site doctor room, small boutique and an excursions tour guide where you can conveniently book your stays activities. As you walk in to the reception area you will be welcomed by mock tails and high grass roofs. The staff will welcome you with a friendly Jumbo and walk you through the magical resort. We took the all inclusive package and didnt regret it because woow the food and cocktails is yummy! You will find 2 massive pools with lounge chairs just off the restaurant and shortly thereafter your feet will touch the beach sand. With a few steps down from the resort is the magical white sand and turquoise water awaiting you. The rooms all have AC and roof fans as well as mosquito nets and either a private balcony or patio. There is local entertainment every night at the pool area for old and young alike. The resort baked a little cake free of charge for my sons birthday without my intervention, and truel a nice gesture. For our anniversary a private table under the stars and on the beach was set up for us at an additional cost but Wooow they did so much effort during our stay. Will definitely return!
The facilities were very limited but the staff and their services were really great, food variety needs some improvementDefinitely more family orientated holiday place. Would have liked to have an atm on the facility as guft stores near by only had cash options.Good place to relax
A wonderful place to unwind. Super comfortable rooms with amazing meals. One of the best on the Zanzibar east coast. Will recommend this resort without any reservations.
Stayed for 7 nights at Uroa Bay Beach Resort and found the accommodation in good condition and the food of high quality. Day trips by shuttle to the various destinations in Zanzibar was convenient and seldom took longer than an hour in one direction. All staff members and servers were always friendly and very efficient.
For an all inclusive package, to provide our first experience of paradise, from the beach, the pool, the food choices, inclusive and plentiful G&T whenever the need arose, the rooms, the staff in all areas.. the relaxing break we needed.. my photos will add to my memories of sights and sounds..
Rooms and location are exceptionally nice, although food was VERY salty. Would recommend the resort to be well prepared for guests arrival in Lieu of their arrival. (Cool the rooms atleast)
So so.. it was categorised as 4.5 star on the booking site, I would not give it more than 3 though.Its clean and rather simple, breakfast is pretty good though. Staff os very friendly and attentive.The beach is a bit of a problem, as during low tide you have to walk for miles for a swim and during high tide you have to wade through piles of seagrass that gets washed against the shore.The next thing is that you are basically in the middle of nowhere, i. e. there is no infrastructure around, just two small, but nice beach restaurants. The next supermarket is about 30min driving away, so definitely rent a car when you go there.Last but not least - Sansibar offers magnificent sunsets, but this place is on the wrong side of the bay or the island respectively, so you wont see them from there, again youll need a car.
Wonderful stay. They could however improve on the menu. Some dishes are bland and food is repurposed. Room great and staff friendly. The owner however is not friendly
A place to be in a lifetime. Pleasant staff though some struggle with English....Buffet food is great and there is so much choice when booking state whether you want garden or seaside view. There is a nice long beach with white sand if you feel like walking inthe morning. Atmosphere is relaxing. The pool is great and its clean. Rooms are good but no wi-fi in the rooms except at the reception/pool/dining area.
The resort has large and beautiful rooms, air conditioning, pools, entertainment at night near the bar, very good and diversified food served.It is located a few meters from the beach where you can swim. The staff is very kind, most of them are Masai. One or two gift shops are right next to check in.
Had a beautiful and awesome adventure in uroa resort. Staff are very kind and warm.The security guards are very hospitable, nice rooms, clean with adequate supplies. Restaurant was good, and the best thrill is the evening entertainment at the open bar from the local dancers, i loved the dance display so much. Only issue is no wifi in the rooms just the lobby aeea,bar and restaurant.
The hotel is beautiful, the staff on the other hand are rude and dismissive especially when it comes to handling disputes. Im definitely coming back to Zanzibar but I will not be staying at this establishment. NB, dont let a lady by the name Angel clean your room, shes a thief and a liar.
We had an amazing Honeymoon here. Out of this earth sea views.!! Safari blue to the small islands to snorkel and have lunch a must! Such a variety of food every day. Country themed based. Makes it fun. :-) sea food everywhere!! Mmm only down the mattress a little hard. Confirmed with other guests the same with them. Also safe not bolted to wall..1 bolt to wooden cupboard which can be broken if they really wanted the entire safe lol. Otherwise the staff really friendly. Weather was great.
Beautiful resort and exceptionally friendly staff. Meals a bit expensive for a South African. I loved your family rooms. Feel sorry for the cats.
A very beautiful resort a cultural one with a gorgeous shores. The resort has affordable prices for both commoners and foreigners. It takes about 45 - 55 minutes from karume international airport Zanzibar where on the way you will get a chance to see parts of Zanzibar city and its streets, farms such as spice farms and other plants for example banana plants. In reaching the hotel, you will be welcomed by beautiful well trained service providers who are there to serve your needs, the quest of good services during your holiday, will be filled when you visit Uroa bay beach resort.Karibu Uroa Zanzibar, Karibu Tanzania.
How to begin... the resort itself is amazingly well kept and very clean. The rooms are comfortable and quite adequate as you will hopefully not be spending much time in them anyway. The beds are firm and amazing if you have back issues such as myself. Showers were large and always hot. The water is highly chlorinated (I think it was actually seawater but could not verify) and it is quite difficult to get a lather going when having a shower or washing your hair. The three-ply toilet paper was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. The bathrooms also come with a bidet if you are into that sort of thing. There were wood-borers in my chair which made quite a racket but I would eventually come to enjoy their wood-munching company. (I took the chair outside on account of needing to sleep.)My companion and I opted for the half-board option as we hoped to be out of the resort most days. It was a good decision as the breakfast and most of the dinner menus were deplorable for the amount paid to stay here. Food was badly presented and disappointingly devoid of any taste. There was something particularly wrong with the eggs, be it scrambled, boiled or use for an omelette. They just tasted... wrong. The resort held themed dinners consisting of dishes from different countries, I assume to cater for the different tastes of guests which was quite exciting until the fourth or fifth night when everything just started tasting the same... and by tasting I mean lacking taste. I felt like my tongue just gave up any hopes of being utilized for the rest of the trip as we just ate so we wont be hungry until the next food service. Honestly, food is a very important part of a vacation, especially if you are going to pay as much as you pay at a 3 star place back in South Africa or at a 4 star place in the east where every dish would be delectable. I personally suspect poor quality ingredients and a lack of skilled staff. The food tasted like it was made just to fill a spot on the serving table. The only redeeming item to note were the fresh fruits which, when not covered in flies, were actually quite amazing. It would be cheaper to take an all-inclusive package with drinks as these are very expensive for us South Africans.(One 350ml bottle of coke would set you back $2 or about R28.)Luckily, I had packed a few bags of chips and nuts to sustain us through to our next meal. I advise all travelers to do this regardless of where your travels take you. Having that Nik Naks or Simba Nuts really helps if the home sickness bug bites.The service staff and, in fact, all the local people we came across in Zanzibar were very friendly... we never felt unsafe, sometimes we didnt even feel like tourists. The excursions, although expensive, are worth every cent. The culture and history of the place is stunning. I would suggest taking both dollars and Tanzanian Shillings as most things are cheaper in local currency.Good trip. Food very disappointing. Beaches and pool are awesome. People are very friendly. Roads are quite bad and trips are long. Always carry water and snacks. Local places are mostly dodge.(These people do not have an issue with flies for some reason, and there are hundreds of them, flies I mean.) Carry tummy tabs if you of weak bowel, you will need them for the seasickness and the food, but mostly the food.That is all. Keep well fellow travelers!
Wow. Amazing staff and huge rooms. No need to worry if you take the all-inclusive packages. Sit back and relax. Rooms, food and staff are excellent.
Very nice place to stay
We were guests of the nearby hotel and visited Moonshine Uroa Beach to get lunch.In order to pay in this place, you have to leave your ID in front desk cashiers. We didnt feel comfortable with it, but were really hungry.We arrived in the restaurant, after us several people showed up around. We placed our order, got drinks, some snacks for waiting.We were told when coming to Zanzibar, it is natural to wait even 40 mins for the food. So we waited. About an hour later, when everyone around us received their meal we decided to leave.The staff tried to explain (after we stood up and demanded to get ID back), than we had to wait for sb to check smth, it was a nightmare with people checking with each other if we actually ate. We paid for drinks and got the ID back after another 10 mins.So, I dont know if this place is worth recommending. They serve really cold red wine and thats just a big no.
Food was below average. Nice beach, staff quite helpful
We had an amazing time, until they had a show with a crowd bringing a live African rock python to “entertain “ the people. It was mass disgrace. Bringing a beautiful Luce creature in to make people laugh???? I thought that the human race have gone beyond using animal cruelty for entertainment.
Resort is ok... food ok... rooms are big clean and have AC. Beach is clean but it is the East side so each day at low tide the water disappear. One od the better resorts in their price class
Okish hotel, foods not a great variety but most disappointed with the facts that the restaurant is full of wild cats this is unhygienic and is unpleasant for those wanted a peaceful meal. Ive complained nothing seems to be enforced and have left the restaurant hungry several times as a result.
Uroa Bay Resort is a very nice place to stay, friendly staff. We enjoy our stay so far
Rather disappointed that there is no wifi in the bedrooms. Considering youre away from home, you cant call from the privacy of your room. But great evening entertainment and value for money
Loved everything about it, clean rooms, pool, ocean and good foodNegative, some waitresses didnt understand English, but all in all its a grt place.
There is no wifi in rooms, only in public or reception area and this was frustrating and it doesnt make sense because in public you are with people and should be engaging in your room you want to be alone with your phone
Absolutely excellent. My mother was given a private birthday dinner with my family separate from everyone. It was special.The manager Sara was very helpful and so was the rest of the staff
Its always a fantastic break big spacey rooms meals theres so much to choose from beautiful gardens just an amazing break helpful great staff just love it here my 8th trip and il be back
Amazing staff, great facilities. You dont need to go off the resort to enjoy a amazing holiday, but I would recommend that you book a day trip or two if you would like to explore. Booking trips online will work out more expensive. Rather bring some US Dollars and discuss with one of the tour operators. Uroa Bay Beach Resort has a tennis court, and indoor games room for those that like to enjoy some familiar entertainment. The pools, restaurant and bar areas are were you would want to spend most of your time on the resort. Remember to bring some extra cash for tips. The staff work hard and a little extra cash in hand goes al long way.
Not bad, not great. We had a very enjoyable holiday though. So overall, not bad for the money
We visited front restaurant only. The food is simply delicious. Service very friendly and kind. You have to ask for the dishes to be prepared by the cooker Hassan. Very tasty. I fully recommend. We went there few times.
Wonderful beach resort. The rooms are fantastic. Staff are very attentive. 3 pools and the beautiful beach. Great experience!
Location n beach is awesome rooms were very comfortable. Restuarant chef waitresses n waiters seemed incompetent.
Awesome!!!!Nice place to holiday. Great food, helpful staff. The beach is not as nice though..
A must do !!! Best holiday ever.Beautiful beaches. Friendly people. Reasonable prices.Snorkling is a must. Absolutely fantastic. Give it a try !😎
Amazing place!Perfect for holiday. Nice service and food, beach and friendly staff :) top!
Is a destination perfect for guests from all corners
Nice environment, nice ocean view, suitable for children. Delicious food
A yes and a no..... Booking from SA, this resort is in the middle of nothing, everything is 60/90 minutes away, all SA citizens are tucked away on the furthest side of the resort, one good thing was entertainment every night....
Low tide ⭐⭐High tide⭐⭐⭐⭐.Anyway, You will see❣But I was expected more to see of submarine life.
It was excellent. The rooms are clean and the environment is amazing. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Awful resort. Staff members are thieves. They stole my phone, the waitress who was helping us
Very nice place, the staff is very friendly and helpful. We really had a good time with my hubby.
Very nice resort. Staff and management are very friendly. Have a doctor on the resort. Food is nice and plenty to choose from.
It was just another venue? Nothing much xtremely hot and very slow service at the rooms I cant say I enjoyed stay except the aircon which saved the day
Good stay, friendly peoole, they have good food and drink. They do not have a place to buy snacks etc
- Address:Main Road Uroa Uroa TZ, 2675, Tanzania
- Site:http://www.uroabay.com/
- Phone:+255 778 672 809
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