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Upendo Beach

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Dongwe Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Aerial view
View from room
Restaurant
Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Michamvi Rd, Michamvi, zanzibar
  • Popular LocationPingwe Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBwejuu Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaje Beach17 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)64 min drive

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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  • 2153 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Suite | Minibar, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Suite

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Michamvi

Beachside getaway.At this Michamvi hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Dongwe Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Bwejuu Beach. Paje Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Kite Centre Zanzibar is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Pingwe Beach - 3 min walk
  • Dongwe Beach - 3 min drive
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 7 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 8 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rock - 2 min walk
  • Bar of Breezes - 5 min drive
  • Safari Bar @Breezes - 5 min drive
  • Kae Beach Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Gong Club - 6 min walk

About this property

Upendo Beach

4-star beachfront hotel near Dongwe Beach
Upendo Beach offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Upendo Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Michamvi hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Upendo Beach offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in 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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500.0
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Upendo Zanzibar
Upendo Beach Hotel
Upendo Beach Michamvi
Upendo Beach Hotel Michamvi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Upendo Beach to the airport?

Upendo Beach is 39.2 mi (64-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Upendo Beach have an airport shuttle?

Upendo Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Upendo Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Upendo Beach offer free breakfast?

Upendo Beach offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Upendo Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Upendo Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Upendo Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Upendo Beach have a pool?

Upendo Beach features an outdoor pool.

Does Upendo Beach have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Upendo Beach have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Upendo Beach to downtown Michamvi?

Upendo Beach is 0.5 mi away from Pingwe.

Upendo Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the entire set up..the pool was right across from the famous rock restaurant..you can see the sunset right from the porch and the restaurant was absolutely delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aryam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST VACATION SPOT EVER !!
11/10 best vacation + resort I've been to this far. We could've stayed here for a month and still wouldn't have been enough 😭 Thank you to the Upendo Beach staff for being so nice and welcoming, we can't wait to come back!! If you're in Africa and looking a quick getaway or want to come to Zanzibar, def consider staying at Upendo. Only three private rentals on the property, loads of activities, wonderful staff, 10/10 food, and best view on the island ☀️☀️ PRIVATE suites only so you feel like a celebrity - we loved the vibe and will be back in January to stay in the large villa that sleeps 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful secluded private villa right on the beach with private pool. Personal Butler assigned to villa was very responsive. In addition to bring all meals to my villa the butler helped with setting up excursions/tours as well as required COVID testing for departure. Owner was friendly and stopped by a couple of time of times to make sure things were going well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021