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Upendo House
Zanzibar · Tanzania
213/214 Hurumzi street, Stone TownView location
9.4/10Excellent78 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Upendo House
With a stay at Upendo House in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of House of Wonders and Christ Church Cathedral. This guesthouse is 0. 6 mi (1 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 0. 8 mi (1. 3 km) from Shangani Beach.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a water dispenser. At Upendo House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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With a stay at Upendo House Hotel in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from House of Wonders and Shakti Temple. This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Zanzibar Night Market and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Forodhani Gardens.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Hindi
Swahili
English
Nearby attractions
House of Wonders
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shakti Temple
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Zanzibar Night Market
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Old Fort
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jaw's Corner
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Forodhani Gardens
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shangani Beach
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Malindi Mosque
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Christ Church Cathedral
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Mbweni Ruins
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 8
- hotel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire service
- Bellboy service
- Concierge
- Clothes dryer
- Bar
- Restaurant: 1
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- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Spa treatments
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Upendo House
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Ramzi
Très bel endroit pour passer quelques jours à Stonetown
Samantha
Gorgeous boutique hotel in Stonetown. Rooftop pool is a real treat after a day of sightseeing. Lovely staff and great cocktails, nice breakfasts. Cocktails and music on the roof at sunset set the vibe but it’s not crazy busy. You’re in the middle of the town so it will be noisy wherever you stay, bring earplugs and an eye mask if you’re a light sleeper. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Silke
Nice and tidy good breakfast selection
Samantha
Clean rooms, delicious breakfast, kind staff.
Tiffany
Friendly and welcoming staff. Room was clean and housekeeping team were excellent and attentive. Restaurant, rooftop pool and bar are nice amenities. Great location in Stone town, walkable to historic sites, restaurants and shopping.
Colin John
Attentive staff
John
Sheets were a bit hard as well as the bed. Not enough towels at the pool. Restaurant was top notch and a hidden gem! Evening server Lydia was exceptional! Bernard at the front desk took us shopping as well! Recommend if you want to be in the middle of everything in a convenient location just bring earplugs.
Wienczyslawa
A wonderful boutique hotel experience together with amazing gourmet food, great spa services (thanks Happy!), and roof top pool. The staff are all super friendly and every day of my 10-day stay I felt like I was coming back home. Thanks everyone at Upendo house!
Verified traveler
Charm and comfort in the heart of Stone Townn
What a wonderful stay - the room was comfortable and chic with strong AC, a comfort bed, and a nice bathroom. The rooftop bar and pool were lovely with amazing views of the ocean. Benjamin and the other staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The location was great - right in the heart of Stone Town. I highly recommend it!
Isabelle
Perfect hotel for a short stay in Stone Town
Stayed for 2 nights and the hotel was perfect. Very close to all the main things to see and to the coastline. Amazing rooftop pool and bar area. Food was delicious!
Nydia
Thank you Upendo Staff
The view from the rooftop pool and the location of the hotel is amazing. Every single staff person I came in contact with at Upendo provided exceptional customer service. By the end of my one week stay, the staff felt like family. I was so sad to leave. I was so well taken care of. Kassim crafted the most delicious and beautiful cocktails. Lydia and Abella provided warm service with a smile during meals in The 5th Restaurant. Benjamin arranged all my excursions, taxi and overall concierge services. Rita and Krishna greeted us daily and made sure everything was going well. It was also great being able to spend time at the Upendo Beach house location. We met other travelers during cocktail hour on the rooftop. Zanzibar is a beautiful place but the staff here made my trip!
Marcy
Perfect location, near everything in stone town and beautiful sunsets at the rooftop pool and bar. Food was espectacular!
Peter
Great hotel. But staff might send what you think are gratuities and then try to charge you for them.
Emma
The rooms are clean and the shower is amazing. The restaurant is also really nice. The only downside was the noise. We were on the first floor (one above ground level) and it was so loud from the street. We could hear phones ringing from the street below and everyone’s conversations, yelling, and music from a nearby restaurant. It kept us up at night. Other than that, it was really clean, the rooftop bar and pool were really nice and the staff was super friendly.
Verified traveler
Enthralling
We had an amazing time! Excellent service, staff and stunning views from rooftop!
Verified traveler
Was on the first floor, streets were extremely noisy till very early on in the morning. Music & noise. No lift but staff did help with bags. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Bathroom is a wet room so whole floor is soaked.
Food & cocktails were nice.
Food & cocktails were nice.
Jennifer Cristin
Love this place
This hotel is located in a great location and is super cute! The rooftop bar/pool/restaurant is really nice and the breakfast is fabulous!! We loved everything we had. The view from the pool is very nice and hip! The boutique in the hotel had very nice high end clothing and other neat stuff. The rooms are small but very nicely done and great bathroom amenities. I would stay here again for sure and I’m kind of a hotel snob but Upendo is super cute and decorated nicely
Kamau
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.
Martha
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.
Naurin
Absolute best
Jack
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.
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.
Claudina fernandes
Love upendo house. Would book again
Opubo
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.
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.
Verified traveler
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!
Karl
Great location to explore Stone Town and an awesome rooftop pool and bar area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food from the on-site restaurant.
Jeanette
The property was in a great location. Beautiful boutique hotel. The staff were also very friendly.
Mary
We were greeted with a smile each day and the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home and comfortable. We arrived very early and they were kind enough to get us into teh room prior to check in. Only complaint was the water cut out briefly while showering on occasion as we were on the 3rd floor and teh plumbing is a bit dated. Wonderful rooftop restaurant with great food and drinks. We also enjoyed the rooftop pool although it was a little chilly. Hotel is close to everything and we felt very safe.
David
My friends stayed at Park Hyatt for $525 a night. They wished they had my experience.
Charlotte
Parfait
Superbe hôtel, très central. Nous avions une chambre supérieure avec balcon : très spacieuse, propre, lit confortable, équipée d’une climatisation. Piscine et bar sur le rooftop, parfait pour admirer le coucher de soleil en fin de journée. Petit déjeuner très bon (choix à la carte selon 4/5 compositions). Nous avons également dîner au restaurant, c’est excellent ! Seul bémol peut être, le service est long. Personnel très agréable, aux petits soins. Au global c’est un sans faute, hôtel que je recommande les yeux fermés !
Camilla
Mycket trevligt hotell!
Ett väldigt trevligt litet hotell med toppenpersonal! Vi trivdes mycket bra och åt och drack väldigt gott också. Takpoolen bjöd på väldigt fin utsikt!
Det enda extra som jag skulle önska är lite mer skugga vid poolen, några parasoll hade suttit fint. I övrigt är vi supernöjda!
Det enda extra som jag skulle önska är lite mer skugga vid poolen, några parasoll hade suttit fint. I övrigt är vi supernöjda!
Yasin
Charming boutique hotel with attention to detail. Great design details and an overall welcoming experience!
Chad
What stood out for me was the staff at Upendo. From management to the cleaning staff everyone was
Verified traveler
excellent restaurant!! really amazing food! plus hotel is very cute, all modern with so many pretty design details
Verified traveler
Rooftop lounge with pool was great. Good cocktails. Room and bathroom were slightly larger than expected.
Verified traveler
From start to finish, we enjoyed our stay at Upendo House! The staff was very welcoming, personable, and kind. The hotel was quaint, stylish, beautiful and in a great location. You can literally walk to so many little shops, restaurants, tour spots, and the waterfront. The hotel also has a rooftop bar and swimming pool with beautiful evening sunset views and they had live music there on Thursday (I think they have that every Thursday evening).
Verified traveler
This place is awesome!!! The manager & staff are great and the drinks are superb. Wish we had stayed longer!
Verified traveler
A nice little corner of the city of Zanzibar when you want to feel at home. (far from the hotels and others). The setting is friendly and warm with a charm in all simplicity.
The cleaning staff should just respect the rest of the time because when we come here it's for the rest after a long month of work and so it's not pleasant to be woken up at 9am for the cleaning. The cleaning should be done when the client is up.
With pleasure
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The cleaning staff should just respect the rest of the time because when we come here it's for the rest after a long month of work and so it's not pleasant to be woken up at 9am for the cleaning. The cleaning should be done when the client is up.
With pleasure
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Kunaal
A top boutique hotel in Stonetown
Upendo House is a great pick in Stone Town! The rooms are compact but nicely decorated and have enough space for a couple of suitcases.
Our bathroom had a large overhead shower, the bed was comfortable and we were happy with our amenities.
The service was friendly - but the best part was the great rooftop bar and outstanding food at the restaurant which has an exceptional view of Stonetown and the harbour.
Would definitely go back!
Our bathroom had a large overhead shower, the bed was comfortable and we were happy with our amenities.
The service was friendly - but the best part was the great rooftop bar and outstanding food at the restaurant which has an exceptional view of Stonetown and the harbour.
Would definitely go back!
Mads
Absolutely stunning stay, no finger to put
All new boutique hotel (early 2020), which you can tell by the excellent decorated rooms with nice big beds!, cleaniness, as well as new amenities. The pool area on top floor as well as bar/restaurant with its stunning views. Great breakfast. I don't have any negative to say about the hotel. Lovely stay, would definitely recommend.
Rebecca
Everything was fantastic! The staff before and during our stay could not have done more. We had huge issues with Covid flights etc so we had to change dates and all very last minute but it was no issue for them. The staff from the moment we walked in to the moment we left were wonderful! Th
susan
This is our second stay at the property and we love the roof top bar and rooms. They did however charge us twice for the stay despite our telling them on check out that we had already been charged they insisted to charge our card again! Would hoever stay their again as friendly staff and good service, can get a little noisy when people desending the stairs from the rooftop but enjoyable none the less
Scott-Ryan
Great spot in Stone Town
A really nice boutique hotel close to the ferry terminal in the centre of Stone Town. The service was warm, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and cocktails creative. Although our room was on the small side and had no view, we were very comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed. The highlight is the rooftop pool and bar area. Good value for money, we'd stay there again.
Verified traveler
Great place, less great service.
The hotel is beautiful and in the perfect location for sight seeing in stone town. Only flaw was the service; the staff at the restaurant and bar seemed untrained and lacked attentiveness. Room service was similarly lacking, as our bed was never made while it was obvious that staff had entered our room.
Marc
Gorgeous boutique hotel in Stonetown
We spent one night at Upendo House and we couldn't have been happier!
The hotel opened in February and is basically brand new. The design is colorful, warm, modern and classy.
Our room was gorgeous, with a unique wallpaper which gave the room a special atmosphere. Nice balcony overlooking the street and the sea in the distance. Big bathroom with industrial feel and amazing toiletries! (wish they were for sale!).
The restaurant serves a delicious breakfast in a very nice open air setting.
The upper floor is occupied by the bar and infinity pool. One word: breathtaking! The photos speak for themselves. Make sure you try one of their cocktails which are tasty and generous in size ;-)
The staff were all absolutely lovely, helpful and friendly. Special thank you to Mehul, the GM, who checked on us personally and was very approachable. Also Lilian who welcomed us at the reception and made us feel at home from the first interaction. Genuine people like her make the difference and make you wanna come back!
Highly recommended for any traveler looking for a small upscale boutique hotel.
The hotel opened in February and is basically brand new. The design is colorful, warm, modern and classy.
Our room was gorgeous, with a unique wallpaper which gave the room a special atmosphere. Nice balcony overlooking the street and the sea in the distance. Big bathroom with industrial feel and amazing toiletries! (wish they were for sale!).
The restaurant serves a delicious breakfast in a very nice open air setting.
The upper floor is occupied by the bar and infinity pool. One word: breathtaking! The photos speak for themselves. Make sure you try one of their cocktails which are tasty and generous in size ;-)
The staff were all absolutely lovely, helpful and friendly. Special thank you to Mehul, the GM, who checked on us personally and was very approachable. Also Lilian who welcomed us at the reception and made us feel at home from the first interaction. Genuine people like her make the difference and make you wanna come back!
Highly recommended for any traveler looking for a small upscale boutique hotel.
helen
The hotel is beautifully designed, perfectly located in the heart of Stone Town, and the staff truly go above and beyond. Our luggage was delayed by the airline, and one of the team members personally took us to the local shops to help us buy essential items and clothes — an incredible gesture we truly appreciated.
The rooms were stylish and comfortable, the rooftop pool and bar offered stunning sunset views, and the food was excellent throughout our stay.
We highly recommend Upendo House to anyone visiting Stone Town — the hospitality is on another level.
The rooms were stylish and comfortable, the rooftop pool and bar offered stunning sunset views, and the food was excellent throughout our stay.
We highly recommend Upendo House to anyone visiting Stone Town — the hospitality is on another level.
René
Wirklich schönes Haus mit mega toller Rooftop Bar und Terrasse inkl. Pool. Dieser ist allerdings eher Deko als zum Schwimmen geeignet.
Restaurant sehr schön und tolles Essen. Herzliche Bedienung.
Mitten in der Altstadt. Leider daher aber auch extrem laut. Wer Ruhe sucht und nachts schlafen will, Bucht vermutlich besser ein Hotel am Stadtrand.
Restaurant sehr schön und tolles Essen. Herzliche Bedienung.
Mitten in der Altstadt. Leider daher aber auch extrem laut. Wer Ruhe sucht und nachts schlafen will, Bucht vermutlich besser ein Hotel am Stadtrand.
GILLES
Chambre très petite .
Au 2 eme étage côté rue très bruyante avec un bar en face.
Salle de bain est plus une salle d’eau où l’on mouille tout y compris la cuvette des wc
Wifi très faible et déconnecté tout le temps
Personnel pas très souriant et accueillant par rapport .Déçu,nous attendions mieux
Au 2 eme étage côté rue très bruyante avec un bar en face.
Salle de bain est plus une salle d’eau où l’on mouille tout y compris la cuvette des wc
Wifi très faible et déconnecté tout le temps
Personnel pas très souriant et accueillant par rapport .Déçu,nous attendions mieux
kari
Glimrende
Dette er et ganske lite, men veldig bra hotell. Både mat og service er over all forventning. Beliggenheten er upåklagelig og takterrassen absolutt nydelig. Kan anbefale hotellet på det varmeste.
Roland
Ein tolles Hotel! Ruhig und kein aber mit viel Charm! Eine richtige Oase direkt im Zentrum ider lebendigen Staft. Ganz besonders ist das Frühsrück und das Restaurant mit dem Pool und der Rooftopbar mit Blick über die Stadt bis zum Meer!
Wir können dieses Hotel sehr empfehlen.
Wir können dieses Hotel sehr empfehlen.
Jayson
Service on point!!!
I wish I could give this hotel 6 Stars for service, friendliest hotel staff I’ve ever encounter so far.
Once again Service is best of the best!!
Once again Service is best of the best!!
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Upendo House
213/214 Hurumzi street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
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