Kisiwa HousevsUroa Bay Beach Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Kisiwa House is the choice of most reviewers compared to Uroa Bay Beach Resort. Kisiwa House ranks #2 in Zanzibar with accolades from 3 publications such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Kisiwa House
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
Uroa Bay Beach Resort
Uroa Bay, Uroa PO BOX 2675, Tanzania
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl, 61-room Uroa Bay Beach Resort sits on the coast of a rural fishing village, and first impressions are solid." Full review