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Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Off Road UroaView location

7.4/10Very good48 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.0/107.0
Neighborhood7.2/107.2
Amenities6.0/106.0
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About Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

With a stay at Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel in Uroa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Uroa Beach. This beach hotel is 12. 4 mi (20 km) from Mapenzi Beach and 15. 4 mi (24. 8 km) from Muyuni Beach.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).

Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms.

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Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Uroa, Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 3-minute drive from Uroa Beach and 8 minutes from Marumbi Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 29.7 mi (47.7 km) from Paje Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Pets allowed (no fees)

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
    • Resort fee: USD 6 per person, per night
    The resort fee includes:
    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels
    • Concierge service
    • Housekeeping
    • Pool access

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per room (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (up to 12 years old)
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Norwegian

    Swedish

    Swahili

    English

    Italian

    Danish

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Uroa Beach 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Marumbi Beach 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Pongwe Beach 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park 11.2 km / 7 mi
Kiwengwa Beach 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Mtoni Palace Ruins 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Mapenzi Beach 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
Pwani Mchangani Beach 22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Muyuni Beach 26 km / 16.2 mi
Amaan Stadium 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Masingini Forest 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Kariakoo Amusement Park 30 km / 18.6 mi
Menai Bay Beach 30.2 km / 18.7 mi
Livingstone's House 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Michenzani Mall 30.6 km / 19 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • VILLA OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMSVILLA • OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMSVIL.B3-OV

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    VILLA OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B3-OV

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  • BUNGALOW KING SIZE BEDBUNGALOW • KING SIZE BEDBUN.KG

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    BUNGALOW KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    BUNGALOW
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BUN.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE GARDEN VIEWTRIPLE • GARDEN VIEWTPL.GV

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    TRIPLE GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.GV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWTRIPLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEWTPL.DX-OV

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    TRIPLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.DX-OV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BEDQUA.BK

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK

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  • BUNGALOW DELUXE OCEAN FRONTBUNGALOW • DELUXE OCEAN FRONTBUN.DX-OF

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    BUNGALOW DELUXE OCEAN FRONT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    BUNGALOW
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BUN.DX-OF

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • QUADRUPLE OCEAN FRONT KING BEDQUADRUPLE • OCEAN FRONT KING BEDQUA.KG-OF

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    QUADRUPLE OCEAN FRONT KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN FRONT KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.KG-OF

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM OCEAN FRONTFAMILY ROOM • OCEAN FRONTFAM.OF

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    FAMILY ROOM OCEAN FRONT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN FRONT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.OF

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  • DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • OCEAN VIEW KING BEDDBL.KG-OV

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    Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

    DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW KING BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN VIEW KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-OV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

7.4
Very good
48 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.2 /10
Amenities
6.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
DANISE
Very quite, friendly staffs and good location for peace of mind.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2023
Eric
Property was well maintained.We came in June during slow season it was very quiet and relaxing.We had the 3b 2b villa.Management is awesome and helped with any issues we had for example hot water.There was a switch that we had to flip in order to turn the hot water on.Besides that we definitely would recommend staying at Mooshine. Torti the security guard is phenomenal.Regardless the time of day he will assist you.

Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Relaxing Time

Beautiful little spot on a quiet stretch of beach. Room had a few general maintenance issues but otherwise clean & comfortable. We wanted to be right on the beach & that's what we got so our priorities were met. Staff all very friendly & genuinely wanted you to enjoy your stay. Excellent food at the restaurant. A nice little get-away for 4 nights.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The rooms were lovely, the resort was very relaxing and I always felt that me and my belongings were safe. The beach is perfect and it's nice that you can wander to a couple other bars and restaurants.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2019
Rebecca

Lovely few days enjoying the beach in Urea

Our stay at Urea was what we expected from the reviews - the staff are very friendly and couldn’t have been better service. The price is reasonable for the services, our hut was close to the beach but breakfast is relatively limited and there is building work going on. However, for the price we paid, we had a great stay and could enjoy the other hotels along the same strip.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2018
Gift
Generally the hotel services are good.
We were just dissatisfied with the staff who made us shift to a different room of lower standard in preference to the other guest without prior communication.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Beautiful part of Zanzibar to relax, I would try the hotel in a year's time when some improvements on guest care and services have been made.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2016
Jeff

Beautiful, comfy location

Had a great time here after a long trip around Tanzania.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Judith
Die Unterkunft in dem kleinen Bungalow direkt am Strand war einfach spektakulär!
Eine Verbessungsanmerkung: Nachttischlämpchen wären toll.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2022
Benedikte

Fantastisk atmosfære på Moonshine

Rolig, avslappende og idyllisk hotel. Alle ansatte var veldig hyggelig, smilende og imøtekommende. Det er en helt egen atmosfære på dette hotellet. Lite og rolig sted, godt utgangspunkt for opplevelser i resten av Zanzibar.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2022
Kamel

Décevant

Très décevant nous l’avons choisi pour sa piscine proche de l’océan qui était sale interdite à la beignade toute la semaine coupure d’eau on c’est coucher avec les enfants sans prendre de douche très peu de choses pour le petit déjeuner pour pas dire rien hotel vêtus isolée rien au tour il faut faire des kilomètres en taxi pour trouver une une pharmacie je vous déconseille cette hôtel
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
19 Mar 2022
Heidi Østergaard
Dejligt stille sted, men vær obs på tidevandet. Og så til det dårlige😢 poolen virkede ikke halv delen af tiden, aftensmaden ventede vi på i en time, og ikke fordi det var det store de skulle lave en pizza og noget pasta, så vi spiste hos naboen, og så er vi blevet snydt for 72 usd, da ejeren har taget 4 usd pr mand pr nat i turist skat😡😡, sgu surt jeg ikke var obs på det, så hold øje med hvad der står på jeres regning ved afrejse. Mvh Heidi
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Mar 2020
momosann
expérience décevante avec de nombreuses coupures d eau et d'électricité ainsi qu un gérant inexistant et malpolie
point positif endroit calme
piscine nul
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
17 Dec 2019
Konstantin

Не советую!

Декабрь 2019. Отель запущен, все старое. То бочек в туалете сломается, то кондиционер гудит.Воду дают один раз, при заезде.Заезд возможен только с 10.00 утра,если раньше самолет,то будете сидеть часами.Завтраки слабые,однообразные,невкусные .Кофе растворимый самый дешёвый.Взымают сбор 4$с человека сутки,хотя при бронировании на всех сайтах написано что все налоги и сборы в цене. За эти деньги можно выбрать отель получше 400 метров вправо или лево .Персонал пытается всегда помочь.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Dec 2019
Antonina

Декабрь 2019

Жили там 10 дней в декабре 2019,номер стандарт на 3.Взымается дополнительный туристический налог 4$ с человека за ночь!о котором ни где не написано при брони.В других отелях 1$.Завтраки однообразные.Отель запущен,все ломается в использовании,вызывали мастера очень часто.Не рекомендую! Из плюсов: красивый берег, услужливость персонала.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Habitaciones limpias bjen trato del personal. Restaurante bastante lento. Primera linea de una playa tranquila
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
La struttura è tenuta benissimo, la nostra camera fronte mare veramente intima e con una vista stupenda sulla spiaggia di uroa. Il personale è stato gentile e premuroso, e qui finisce il positivo.
Il primo giorno, arrivati al ristorante ci hanno consegnato il menù abbiamo scelto diversi piatti ma non avevano niente di quello elencato, allora ci siamo affidati a quello che avevano.... un piatto di patatine fritte. Abbiamo riprovato la sera, premetto il proprietario si era scusato del pranzo, e per la sera ci aveva promesso del buon pesce e così è stato. Il giorno seguente x colazione una tristezza: barattolo Nutella aperto e vasetto sporco idem la marmellata tre biscotti qualche dolcetto e fette di cocomero tagliate a fettine questo x i 3/4 gg successivi poi qualcosa è migliorato con una scelta di prodotti più ampia.
X rinfrescarsi nel primo pomeriggio abbiamo provato a chiedere della frutta ( ananas o altro )ma avevano solo banane, e ci è stata portata una di quelle piccole locali divisa in 3 pz. Leggendo le recensioni precedenti abbiamo letto che la maggior parte delle persone ha avuto il solito problema, quindi non abbiamo fatto più nessuna richiesta e ci siamo rivolti altrove x mangiare. E con grande dispiacere abbiamo notato che i prezzi delle altre strutture erano molto più bassi e con una qualità maggiore. Consiglio: fatte pagare qualcosa in più ma presentate una colazione migliore ( utilizzate marmellate e cioccolate monodose).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2018
wolfgang
great time, friendly staff, perfect holiday, nice view from hotel
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2018
Ann

Mangelfuld service m m

Udsigten fra hotellet var fantastisk og personalet i restaurenten var søde Men ellers var alt andet kritisabelt desværre. Morgenmaden var triviel og mangelfuld
Vi blev tilbudt en grumset brun saft og måtte betale hvis vi ønskede appelsin juice .vi spurgte efter yoghurt det var desværre ikke muligt.Vores madrasser var så brugte at der var 2 uddybning fra at de var meget brugt og vi var nødsaget til at få massage flere gange under vores ophold for at fjerne ryg bakke smerter. Der var ikke nogen oplysning på værelset om sikkerhed eller hotellets fasiliteter og restaurent åbningstider samt bemanding af resorption ( stod iøvrigt igen steder )2gange om ugen var der intet strøm / vand eller wifi i ca 3 timer , så poolen kunne heller ikke bruges i dette tidsrum .dem i respetionen er det mest dovne personale vi nogensinde har oplevet . Alle de gange vi havde spørgsmål eller klager blev der aldrig fulgt op på dem så eller ingen kompensation
Vi bookede e tur til nungwi for at se solnedgang og tage til et event via hotellet
Driver kom 30 min for sent og var blevet fejl informeret om hvor vi skulle hen så han stoppede forkert sted og vi missede solnedgang og event startede kl 10 så det missede vi også
Vi ventede 1 time på driver da vi skulle hjem han tankede op og gjorde private ting i Stonetown og krævede penge som vi havde fået oplyst af Tuma var betalt og blev presset til at betale via politi for at kunne nå vores fly
Det er meget mere end oplyst her men stedet er max 2 ⭐️
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jun 2018
Sylwester

Good location

Management and staff unfortunately is not attending Guests needs.Attention!In the morning during breakfast as Guest is allowed to have 2 eggs only!As per the Owner instruction.Wait Staff some needs to smile perhaps this why in the evening restaurant is empty besides the menu at the dinner is poor and prices very high.Many Folks used to go to another restaurant near the hotel.The good thing about this hotel is that location is great,peaceful and not filled with beach boys who bother you every 2 minutes in such places like for instance Nungwi.
Family

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Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel
Off Road Uroa, Uroa, Tanzania

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