The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja. Its 66 villas have either one or two bedrooms, private pools, separate living rooms, and huge bathrooms with soaking tubs and both indoor and outdoor showers. A beautiful infinity pool has a large deck, food and drink service, and panoramic beach views. The beach itself, though lovely, is generally too shallow for swimming, but non-motorized water sports are available free of charge, and there is a pier where diving trips depart. The spa and gym are both excellent, complete with an outdoor pool, free yoga classes, and six treatment rooms. The hotel offers a range of meal plans -- and food here is excellent -- but those wanting to go all-inclusive may want to compare rates at the Baraza Resort & Spa.
The Residence Zanzibar is a gorgeous, luxe property set on over 79 acres of beautiful beachfront grounds on the southwestern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, Unguja. Its 66 villas have either one or two bedrooms, private pools, separate living rooms, and huge bathrooms with soaking tubs and both indoor and outdoor showers. A beautiful infinity pool has a large deck, food and drink service, and panoramic beach views. The beach itself, though lovely, is generally too shallow for swimming, but non-motorized water sports are available free of charge, and there is a pier where diving trips depart. The spa and gym are both excellent, complete with an outdoor pool, free yoga classes, and six treatment rooms. The hotel offers a range of meal plans -- and food here is excellent -- but those wanting to go all-inclusive may want to compare rates at the Baraza Resort & Spa.
The three-pearl, 61-room Uroa Bay Beach Resort sits on the coast of a rural fishing village, and first impressions are solid. There's a white-sand beach, a lush garden, and charming buildings with thatched roofs. Rooms are humble, with hardwood furniture and a bit of local flavor, and include air-conditioning and spacious terraces. The hotel also has a huge swimming pool, a full-service spa, and two restaurants with themed menus, though reviews are mixed. There are some upkeep issues in the rooms, and the beach is underwhelming at best, with strong currents and lots of unpleasantly smelling sea grass washing up on shore. Still, it's hard to find something in this price range with direct ocean views, and most guests find it makes for a pleasant enough place to relax.
The three-pearl, 61-room Uroa Bay Beach Resort sits on the coast of a rural fishing village, and first impressions are solid. There's a white-sand beach, a lush garden, and charming buildings with thatched roofs. Rooms are humble, with hardwood furniture and a bit of local flavor, and include air-conditioning and spacious terraces. The hotel also has a huge swimming pool, a full-service spa, and two restaurants with themed menus, though reviews are mixed. There are some upkeep issues in the rooms, and the beach is underwhelming at best, with strong currents and lots of unpleasantly smelling sea grass washing up on shore. Still, it's hard to find something in this price range with direct ocean views, and most guests find it makes for a pleasant enough place to relax.
