Uroa Beach
Uroa is a quiet fishing and seaweed-farming village on Zanzibar's central-east coast, with a small cluster of mid-range and all-inclusive beach resorts strung along a long, calm shore. The tides are big here, like the rest of the east coast, and the pace is slow with few crowds. Best for couples and resort-goers who want a quiet east-coast base.
Where to stay in Uroa Beach
Antonio Beach Hotel & Spa
- 4★ Luxury
- Restaurant · Spa · Sea view
- ~$317/night
A four-star spa hotel on the Chwaka Bay side of Uroa, named for its treehouse and an outsized swimming pool. Rooms come with sea or garden views, and there are two restaurants and a gym on site.
AVO Boutique Hotel
- 3★ Mid
- Restaurant · WiFi · Air conditioning
- ~$128/night
It runs a restaurant and arranges diving, snorkelling and bike tours, with airport transfers and room service. About US$128 a night, the mid-range pick, though it is back from the sand rather than on it.
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- 5★ Luxury
- All inclusive · Restaurant · Spa
- ~$473/night
The top-end option in the village: a five-star premium all-inclusive resort with a spa, a gym, live music and cooking classes. At about US$473 a night, all in, it is by far the priciest stay in Uroa, aimed at travellers who want to book full-board and stay put.
Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
- 4★ Luxury
- All inclusive · Restaurant · Spa
- ~$250/night
Paradise runs as a four-star all-inclusive on the calm Uroa shore, with three restaurants, a spa, a gym and rooms set up for families. Airport transfers can be arranged, and at about US$250 a night it is full-board pricing.
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- 4★ Luxury
- All inclusive · Beachfront · Restaurant
- ~$299/night
A four-star all-inclusive right on Uroa beach, with a private beach area, three restaurants, a spa and a gym. This is the beachfront all-inclusive of the bunch, a private stretch of sand rather than a set-back plot.
Where is Uroa Beach?
Frequently asked questions
Is Uroa worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a quiet east-coast resort stay rather than beach bars and crowds. Uroa is a small fishing and seaweed village with a cluster of mid-range and all-inclusive resorts on a calm stretch of shore, so it suits couples and anyone happy to base themselves at a resort. If you want swim-at-any-tide water and nightlife, look north to Nungwi instead.
Can you swim at Uroa at low tide?
Not easily. Like the rest of the east coast, Uroa sits on a wide reef shelf, so the sea retreats a long way at low tide and exposes the seaweed-farming flats. Swimming is a high-tide activity, and many of the resorts have pools to bridge the gap. The bay is calm and sheltered, which is part of Uroa's appeal.
Is Uroa good for an all-inclusive holiday?
It is one of the better spots for it. Uroa and the neighbouring Chwaka Bay coast have a run of all-inclusive resorts, so it is an easy place to book a full-board or all-inclusive stay and barely leave the property. Confirm the board basis (all-inclusive versus half-board) directly with the hotel when you book, as it varies by property and rate (2026).