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Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Dongwe Beach

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Honeymoon Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beachfront | Minibar, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Michamvi Rd, Michamvi, zanzibar
  • Pingwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dongwe Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Minibar, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

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

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

Honeymoon Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Beachfront

  • 861 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Beachfront

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Minibar, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 2476 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

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

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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dongwe Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Paje Beach - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sands Beach Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Dongwe Beach
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.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel. 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
  • Cooked-to-order 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 Boutique Hotel 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 pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Italian, Swahili

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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 cooked-to-order 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
  • 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
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant 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 per stay
  • 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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel 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 Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel 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 Boutique Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel to downtown Michamvi?

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Pingwe.

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel 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

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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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