in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Uroa Bay Beach Resort
Updated 1 July 2026
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Uroa Bay is the budget-friendly beach resort that lets a family do Zanzibar without the big price tag. It is cheerful and unfussy, sitting on a long private beach on the central east coast, a short walk from Uroa village. There is no dedicated kids club, but the two freshwater pools, including a shallow one for children, do a lot of the entertaining, and family rooms keep everyone together. The beach is east coast, so the tide swings, but for beach time, pool play and honest value, it is a solid, down-to-earth choice for families.
Our verdict
The value pick for families: a cheerful east coast beach resort with a shallow kids pool and family rooms, honest and easy on the budget.
The rooms
Uroa Bay is a lively, good-value resort strung along a 300 metre private beach on the east coast, with 135 rooms including dedicated family rooms. Sea Front, Sea View and Garden View rooms cover most needs, and the larger family rooms suit four. Cots are available on request. There are two freshwater pools, one shallow for children and a deeper one with massage jets, so the youngest have a safe splash whatever the tide is doing.
At a glance
- Transfer
- About 50 minutes by road
- Pools
- Two pools, one shallow for children
- Value
- One of the most affordable family resorts
- Beach
- East coast, strong tidal swing
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Genuine value for a family beach week
- Two freshwater pools, one shallow for children
- Long 300 metre private beach
- Family rooms that keep everyone together
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Buffet breakfast
Local and western dishes to start the day.
- 9:30
Jozani forest
Head out early to see the red colobus monkeys.
- 14:00
Shallow pool time
Safe splashing while the tide is out.
- 17:30
Village and sunset
A short walk to Uroa village as the light softens.
Family things to do nearby
Shallow pool splash
The children's freshwater pool is a safe splash zone whatever the tide.
Jozani forest trip
A half-day trip to spot the rare red colobus monkeys, easy and fun for kids.
Uroa village walk
A gentle stroll into the fishing village for a glimpse of everyday Zanzibar.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The shallow freshwater pool and provided cots help with a baby, though there is no supervised childcare.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The children's pool is the safe centre of the day, with the tidal beach for exploring at high water.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Pool play plus easy trips to Jozani forest and the village keep this age content.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Snorkelling, diving nearby and local excursions give teens enough to explore.
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Parents also ask
Is there a kids club?
No, Uroa Bay has no dedicated kids club or supervised programme. Families rely on the shallow children's pool, the beach and day trips instead.
Is it really good value?
Yes, it is one of the most affordable family resorts on Zanzibar. Rooms and dining are simple, but the beach, pools and price make it a strong budget choice.
How are the tides?
This is the east coast, so the sea retreats a long way at low tide. Swim in the morning, use the shallow pool at midday, and enjoy the wide beach at low water.
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