Upendo Zanzibar

Beach House 4 Bed Villa - September & October promotion (max occ) Book

September & October promotion 19 Book

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September & October promotion - Standard Double suite Book

Villa Shiva 5 Bed Villa - September & October promotion (max occ) Book

1 BEDROOM VILLA B&B Book

Love is in the details in these private villas built for one or two. Luxuriously outfitted with large double beds, fine linens, private butler, rooftop pool, terrace and impeccable service, these are the ultimate Zanzibari retreats.

Enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars, a massage in your poolside banda, or a peaceful afternoon drink on your private oceanfront deck. Let the rhythm of the waves sing you to sleep and wake up to the spray of morning light through latticework windows. Start your day with a complimentary, fresh-brewed pot of tea or Zanzibari coffee, slip into a soft cotton robe, and soak in the joy of another sun-kissed morning.

Each spacious (80m2) villa contains an airy double bedroom with AC, large sea view deck and bathroom with tub, indoor rain shower, double sink and open-air shower.

ADULT ONLY VILLA. Ideally suited for couples or solo traveler the villas are a stunning base for a visit to paradise where your personal butler takes care of all your needs.

THE BEACHOUSE 4 BED VILLA - FULL BOARD Book

THE BEACHOUSE - OUR 4 BEDROOM VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL (off main site)

This home away from home villa can be booked as your very own private retreat or as individual suites.

Whether you are 4 or 8 in number, we can cater for your romantic hideaway, family holiday or friends reuniting on this paradise isle.
A serpentine pool weaves through a tropical garden of bold colours and verdant palms, outside dining/lounge area poolside, a deck for dining and lounging all look out to sand bars and lagoons, plus an inner courtyard seating offers sheltered privacy alongside four large en-suite bedrooms of pared-down, tropical chic, and louvered light all situated on the ground floor.
The villa has an upstairs formal dining area, small bar/ kitchenette and lounge which all have beautiful views of the ocean and beach.

VILLA SHIVA 5 BED VILLA - FULL BOARD Book

This home away from home villa can be booked as your very own private retreat or as individual suites.

Upendo is more than a hotel, and you will immediately feel at home in our fully-serviced, five-bedroom villa with stunning infinity pool with one of the most unique views on the island of the famous Rock restaurant.

High, open makuti (palm) roof, contemporary architectural design, double story villa with vibrant accents and classic essentials seamlessly combine with unique harmony. Situated directly on the famous, white sand beaches of Michamvi, our spacious retreat awaits you and your travel companions.

The ground floor has one beach suite and two garden rooms along with the spacious open plan kitchen, large dining and lounge areas and a large beach view cement deck that stretches the entire length of the ground floor, with large comfortable lounge and swing bed to sway and take in the views.

The first floor has a further sea view suite and the only twin room in the villa, along with a reading/games knook and the amazing wooden deck running the length of the 1st floor (directly above the deck below).

Let the villa’s highly trained and friendly staff take care of you. A chef, housekeeper, gardener, watchmen, as well as very talented butler (your private concierge) take care of your needs and are on hand to help make your visit unforgettable. Hand-tailored luxury meets relaxed, island warmth in a stunning fusion of East and West.

Wake up to the gentle music of the waves, slip into a lush cotton robe, and join your companions for a complimentary pot of fresh-brewed coffee or tea either pool side in your own private outside dining/ lounge area or in any one of your many leisure areas, as you watch the sun climb into the wide African sky. The days are long, slow and delicious at Upendo.

VILLA SHIVA 5 BED VILLA - B&B Book

This home away from home villa can be booked as your very own private retreat or as individual suites.

Upendo is more than a hotel, and you will immediately feel at home in our fully-serviced, five-bedroom villa with stunning infinity pool with one of the most unique views on the island of the famous Rock restaurant.

High, open makuti (palm) roof, contemporary architectural design, double story villa with vibrant accents and classic essentials seamlessly combine with unique harmony. Situated directly on the famous, white sand beaches of Michamvi, our spacious retreat awaits you and your travel companions.

The ground floor has one beach suite and two garden rooms along with the spacious open plan kitchen, large dining and lounge areas and a large beach view cement deck that stretches the entire length of the ground floor, with large comfortable lounge and swing bed to sway and take in the views.

The first floor has a further sea view suite and the only twin room in the villa, along with a reading/games knook and the amazing wooden deck running the length of the 1st floor (directly above the deck below).

Let the villa’s highly trained and friendly staff take care of you. A chef, housekeeper, gardener, watchmen, as well as very talented butler (your private concierge) take care of your needs and are on hand to help make your visit unforgettable. Hand-tailored luxury meets relaxed, island warmth in a stunning fusion of East and West.

Wake up to the gentle music of the waves, slip into a lush cotton robe, and join your companions for a complimentary pot of fresh-brewed coffee or tea either pool side in your own private outside dining/ lounge area or in any one of your many leisure areas, as you watch the sun climb into the wide African sky. The days are long, slow and delicious at Upendo.

LUX BEACH SUITE - B&B Book

These beautiful sea facing suite rooms are WITHIN our spacious private villas.

When these villas are not sold exclusively for a group or a family, we sell the rooms individually.

These rooms have a shared entrance as well as access to a shared pool and living , dining and sea-view decks on the ground and 1st floor
We can accommodate an infant or child (max 10 years old) additionally in these rooms.

We do NOT accept 3 adults per room at Upendo.

If you have older children/teenagers (and above) we recommend booking additional room within the villa in a combination / suitable budget.

So either 2 sea-view rooms or a sea-view and garden or 2 garden view rooms

Standard rates for these room include MAX 2 ADULT OCCUPANCY staying on a bed & breakfast basis

LUX GARDEN SUITE - B&B Book

These garden facing suite rooms are within our spacious family private villas.

There are two villas of this kind at Upendo. One of them is a four bedroom villa 300m from our main area and the other one is a five bedroom villa next to the restaurant. When they are not sold exclusively for a group or a family, we sell the rooms individually.

As the villas are very spacious and have a number of areas for dining and sunbathing and relaxing, along with spacious gardens, there is plenty of room for all to enjoy in harmony and privacy.

Standard rates for this room include two adults staying on a bed and a la carte breakfast basis

ZUCI (GROUND FLOOR) - B&B Book

Made from a natural palm material called makuti, this private banda with en-suite bathroom is set back from the beach in our garden area.
Here you find spacious double rooms caressed by the ocean breeze, deck space with a partial view of the tides or of our wonderful garden and an open (to main bedroom) bathroom that meets the Upendo standards of rustic luxury and comfort. The intimate, relaxed island escape you have been looking for.

Zuci banda is located on the ground floor where you have our wonderful garden surrounding your view.

ADULT OR CHILDREN 11 YEARS & OVER ONLY

We have a full service a la carte restaurant and licensed bar at Upendo that is open daily from 8am – 9.30pm serving international as well as local and fresh seafood dishes daily.
We can arrange all excursions, spa treatments, water sports, hire cars and itineraries for your stay.

Our team is here to make your stay memorable!

KAMIN SEA VIEW (1ST FLOOR) - B&B Book

Made from a natural palm material called makuti, this private banda with en-suite bathroom is set back from the beach in our garden area.
Here you find spacious double rooms caressed by the ocean breeze, deck space with a partial view of the tides or of our wonderful garden and an open (to main bedroom) bathroom that meets the Upendo standards of rustic luxury and comfort. The intimate, relaxed island escape you have been looking for.

Kamin Banda is on the 1st floor and provides you with a partial view of the tides and our wonderful garden.

ADULT OR CHILDREN 11 YEARS & OVER ONLY

We have a full service a la carte restaurant and licensed bar at Upendo that is open daily from 8am – 9.30pm serving international as well as local and fresh seafood dishes daily.
We can arrange all excursions, spa treatments, water sports, hire cars and itineraries for your stay.

Our team is here to make your stay memorable!