Samaki Lodge & Spa, Uroa

Samaki Lodge & Spa sits directly on Uroa Beach on Zanzibar's east coast, 150 yards from Uroa Public Beach. The property offers a private beach area and a garden where barbecues can be arranged. Each air-conditioned unit is fitted with a thatched roof, a fridge, and a wardrobe.

Each room includes air conditioning, a fridge, and a wardrobe, along with an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. Rooms are allergy-free and have mosquito nets, and the hotel provides family rooms. A 24-hour front desk and valet parking are available for guest convenience.

The hotel has an on-site restaurant and a bar, with a snack bar and special diet menus available. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served each morning, and guests can order packed lunches for excursions. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available upon request for a surcharge, and free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas.

The spa offers massage treatments, and the hotel has a sauna, an outdoor hot tub, and both an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre for a fee, with additional services like a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are also provided.

Water activities such as snorkelling, diving, and fishing are available for a fee, with experienced staff on-site to assist. On land, the hotel has billiards, table tennis, and a children's playground, plus evening entertainment and a shared lounge/TV area. Bicycle rental and car hire are offered for exploring the area, and a tour desk helps arrange excursions.

Location: On Uroa Beach, 150 yards from Uroa Public Beach

Rooms: Thatched-roof rooms with air conditioning and fridge

Dining: On-site restaurant, bar, and complimentary breakfast buffet

Wellness: Spa with sauna, outdoor hot tub, indoor and seasonal pool

Activities: Snorkelling, diving, fishing, billiards, children's playground

Services: 24-hour front desk, valet parking, airport shuttle (surcharge)

For: Couples and families