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Upendo Beach

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view
Honeymoon Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beachfront
Free daily continental breakfast
Hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels, soap
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • Bar
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  • Spa
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  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Michamvi Rd, Michamvi, zanzibar
  • Popular LocationPingwe Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDongwe Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichamvi Kae Beach7 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)64 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Honeymoon Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beachfront

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

Luxury Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Beachfront

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
6 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Suite

Standard Double Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Michamvi

At Upendo Beach, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Dongwe Beach and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Bwejuu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Michamvi hotel include Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar.

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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

Beachfront, with full-service spa
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 members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Upendo Beach offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Upendo Beach?

Upendo Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Upendo Beach?

Yep, Upendo Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Upendo Beach?

Yep, Upendo Beach is a short 3-minute walk from Pingwe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Upendo Beach?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Upendo Beach. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Upendo Beach have a pool?

Upendo Beach has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Upendo Beach a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Upendo Beach.

Does Upendo Beach serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upendo Beach?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Upendo Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Upendo Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Upendo Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Antonin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb facilities. the perfect place to relax !
Fabulous facilities with amazing service and food. The villa is amazing in design and functionality and has great views on The Rock . The place is perfect to relax and chill while still having enough flow of locals and other tourist so you do not feel completely isolated. We truly enjoyed the place and we would definitely come again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel, very clean and cosy rooms, great location, tasty food and friendly team. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and so kind at this resort. Quiet, beautiful, peaceful and paradise- they really try to help you relax and take it “pole pole”.The rooms are magical and like living in a luxury tree house . The hotel is at the end of a beach right across from The Rock so you’re getting the quiet bedroom huts and beach lounge chairs poolside and beachfront, but able to see the beautiful ocean and Rock and some local fisherman’s Activity at the same time right in front of you when you look out. Easy to pop out and walk barefoot down the beach to several GREAT restaurants steps away that are all very different (one amazing italian (believe it or not) called Baladin which is also a hotel and a serves great locally made beer , and a fabulous bare bones local catch of the day fish place called Pandu Ngozi Restaurant. They’re also able to get you a quick and cheap taxi to Kae funk bar to watch the amazing sunset or hang out with safari beers in the water at Lahaina beach bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

MICHEL

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019