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Upendo House

3.5 star property
Comfortable Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Balcony
Restaurant
Exterior detail
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
213/214 Hurumzi street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens5 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Upendo House you'll be within steps of Shakti Temple and House of Wonders. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Stone Town guest house include Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Hamamni Persian Baths.
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What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 4 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Slave Market - 6 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 4 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 3 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 7 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse - 3 min walk

About this property

Upendo House

Comfortable Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Upendo House.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Zanzibar Town guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Upendo House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

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 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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Upendo in Town
Upendo House Guesthouse
Upendo House Zanzibar Town
Upendo House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Upendo House?

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

Are there any beaches close to Upendo House?

Yep, Upendo House is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Upendo House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Upendo House have a pool?

Upendo House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Upendo House serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upendo House?

No, Upendo House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Upendo House?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Upendo House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Upendo House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was very comfortable, if a bit overpriced. Unfortuately my view out the window was an alley of rusted roofs and infrastructure - this was #203 - more like a very comfortable cell. The electricity went out in the middle of the night making it very hot. However, the rest of the hotel was pleasant, the upper floors are surely preferable, but you must be able to walk up.. lll in all a good, safe location and nice staff. I wish they would have either put me in a better room or charged me less.

10/10 Excellent

Naurin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute best
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel if staying in Stone Town. Reception staff, especially Benjamin, was very helpful upon arrival, booking taxis and restaurant reservations. Pool is nice and breakfast was good as well. Would say prices in the shop were more like London and Paris prices, so stayed away from that, which is unfortunate as they have some nice bits.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudina fernandes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love upendo house. Would book again

10/10 Excellent

CLEO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Upendo House for a week while in town for a conference. The room was very chic, comfortable for my week in Stone Town, and all the staff were very helpful and accommodating. While Stone Town is small and nothing is very far, Upendo House was very close to everything and easy to navigate to. The rooftop was beautiful with some of the best views I saw while in Stone Town. On my last day I had a deep tissue massage which was excellent and relaxing, much needed after my week of work!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Opubo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended stonetown stay
Comfortable stay, great shower, perfect location which is a stone throw from forodhani market, great views, great food and accomodating staff (special shout out to Benjamin who sorted out my travel needs and to the security man). The only feedback would be, please install a wardrobe to hang clothes and install a small shelf right next to the shower so that guests can easily reach their shower gel and sponge when having a shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in stone town
Great location close to the water, shops, and restaurants. Cute boutique hotel with AC, hot water, great service, and an excellent restaurant with a gorgeous view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023