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Upendo House Hotel

3.5 star property
Aromatherapy sessions and poolside loungers offer relaxation at this Stone Town retreat, with excellent service after exploring nearby attractions.

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In the heart of Stone Town, Upendo House offers continental breakfast, designer stores, an outdoor pool, and a spa with deep-tissue massages and facials. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a restaurant with bar where the helpful staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Upendo House Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and The Ancient Door of Stone Town are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Map
213/214 Hurumzi street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders
    House of Wonders
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anglican Cathedral which includes heritage elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu
    3 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    2 min walk
  • Zenji Garden Café
    4 min walk

About this property

Upendo House Hotel

Guest house located in Stone Town
Consider a stay at Upendo House Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, designer shops on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub or a facial. 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, along with sunloungers
  • Bike hire, a front desk safe and a porter/bellboy
  • Concierge services, a water dispenser and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Recycling and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 House
Upendo in Town
Upendo House Hotel Guesthouse
Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar Town
Upendo House Hotel Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Upendo House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Upendo House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upendo House Hotel?

Upendo House Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Upendo House Hotel?

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 Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Upendo House Hotel located?

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

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Reviews

Upendo House Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, delicious breakfast, kind staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wienczyslawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, near everything in stone town and beautiful sunsets at the rooftop pool and bar. Food was espectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enthralling

We had an amazing time! Excellent service, staff and stunning views from rooftop!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

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

Jennifer Cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 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

Colin John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. Beautiful boutique hotel. The staff were also very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naurin

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudina fernandes

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. But staff might send what you think are gratuities and then try to charge you for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends stayed at Park Hyatt for $525 a night. They wished they had my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022