Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, Tanzania214 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
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Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar
214 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.3
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Who stays here
Couples68%
Groups13%
Solo11%
Families8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.3
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Who stays here
Couples68%
Groups13%
Solo11%
Families8%

Boutique hotel in Stone Town with a seasonal rooftop pool and on-site spa

Rooms & Amenities

Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar offers 8 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and safety deposit boxes. Each private bathroom has a walk-in shower, and some rooms include a balcony with city views. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a 24-hour concierge service for locally curated experiences.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant and bar serves Mediterranean and international cuisines for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktials. Breakfast is continental, American, Italian, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Live music performances take place in the evening.

Location & Concierge Services

Upendo House is located a 3-miniute walk from Stone Town Beach and within walking distance of the Old Fort and Peace Memorial Museum. The hotel's concierge assists guests with local activities and tours, including visits to the House of Wonders and Kidichi Spice Farm. A paid airport shuttle runs to and from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including massages. Spa facilities include sun loungers or beach chairs and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The hotel uses eco-friendly practices and green cleaning products throughout.

Rooftop Pool & Bar

The seasonal rooftop pool has picturesque views of Stone Town and is open all year. The infinity pool includes a shallow end, pool bar, and sun loungers. Guests can watch the sunset while enjoying cocktials from the pool bar or the bar's wine/champagne menu.

  • Location: 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, close to Old Fort and House of Wonders
  • Rooms: 8 rooms with minibars, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms
  • Dining: Restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean & international cuisine with live music
  • Wellness: On-site spa with massages and seasonal outdoor pool
  • Experience: Rooftop infinity pool with Stone Town views and pool bar
  • Services: Concierge for local tours, paid airport shuttle, eco-friendly practices
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 10.75 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:11
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Rooftop pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
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Essential information about Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar

💵 Lowest room price 265 £
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
✈️ Distance to airport 8.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

214 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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214 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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214 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
280 m
Museum
House of Wonders
280 m
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
280 m
Historic Site
Stone Town
280 m
Museum
Sultan's Palace
280 m
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
280 m
Market
Darajani Market
280 m
Church
Old Slave Market
280 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
280 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
130 m
Park
Forodhani Park
280 m
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
280 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
290 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
0 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
20 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
70 m
Restaurant
Cafe Turquoise
220 m
Restaurant
Lukmaan Restaurant
370 m
Restaurant
Dockside Food Markets
220 m
Restaurant
Forodhani Gardens
280 m
Restaurant
Znz Msuo Juice Bar
260 m
Restaurant
Cafe Foro
370 m
Restaurant
Flavours Caffe
400 m
Restaurant
Luis Yoghurt Parlour Indian Goan Restaurant
320 m
Restaurant
Ma Shaa Allah Cafe
430 m
Restaurant
Krishna Food House
390 m
Restaurant
Mama Mia
390 m

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