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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, sun loungers
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Exterior detail
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • SpaSpaSpa
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
213/214 Hurumzi street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationOld Fort4 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market6 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Upendo House is located in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, and is in a shopping district and near the beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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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 Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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

Guesthouse located in Stone Town
Consider a stay at Upendo House and take advantage of free continental breakfast, designer stores on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and beach towels
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Recycling and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Individually decorated
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent 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

Pets not allowed

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Does Upendo House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Upendo House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upendo House?

Upendo House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Upendo House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Upendo House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Where is Upendo House located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps from Shakti Temple, House of Wonders, and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque are also within 5 minutes.

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

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay!
Excellent stay! I love the staff and the rooms were comfortable and clean. Enjoyed the rooftop pool and restaurant. Centrally located in stone town. The only improvement would be to eliminate the occasional unwanted crawling critter. Otherwise a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waleed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

CLEO

Business traveler
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