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Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel

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9.6 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Michamvi Rd, Michamvi, zanzibar
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 2153 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 5 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 2476 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
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  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel

4-star Michamvi hotel with restaurant
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as airport transportation and complimentary wireless internet access.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Spa

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

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
  • Mosquito nets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 500.0 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely and memorable stay at Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel. The location is simply beautiful, with breathtaking views and a peaceful ambiance. The staff were exceptional—especially Theo, who was incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our stay. Although I made an error in my booking by reserving the two-bedroom villa for only two adults, the hotel management showed great understanding. They kindly offered a generous solution by asking us to cover only 50% of the additional amount, which we truly appreciated. The villa itself was spacious, clean, and beautifully designed. The entire property is well-maintained and provides a wonderful boutique experience. One recommendation: it would be great if a pool heater could be added, as the water can be quite chilly in July. Overall, we enjoyed our time very much and thank the team for their hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aryam

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

MICHEL

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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