Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel

“A bit of paradise on Zanzibar!”

Well- what a delightful piece of heaven we discovered. Our family booked Villa Shiva to spend Christmas together after our safari. From the welcome at the property we immediately knew we were somewhere special. Francesca and her staff took such great care of us from start to finish. It's nearly imp… lisää

Well- what a delightful piece of heaven we discovered. Our family booked Villa Shiva to spend Christmas together after our safari. From the welcome at the property we immediately knew we were somewhere special. Francesca and her staff took such great care of us from start to finish. It's nearly impossible to explain how relaxed we were. Our view of The Rock restaurant and the stunning blue waters made just sitting a worthy way to spend your time. Geoffrey, Teo and Cladia (I'm certain I've misspelled names here) were constantly available to us and brought us whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted. We did the full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner were delicious and with so many options you didn't have to double up. But we did - because some of us just loved the banana pancakes, others the Benedict. Anyway - they helped us arrange for snorkeling and seeing the starfish. We had a private tour to Stone Town. We had a spectacular family dinner with live music on Christmas Eve at the restaurant which was a few paces from our villa. We had the option to eat in our villa or at the restaurant - both were perfect. We used five of the six rooms - and had our massages and facials in the 6th room. I mean - you cannot go wrong here. You're a bit of a drive from the airport - but once you arrive you are in heaven. We felt so lucky to have so much time with family - and the staff made Christmas special by setting up a tree with lights and ornaments in our living room. The housekeeping staff kept the space clean and the pool and grounds were tended to everyday. We never felt uncomfortable with the presence of the staff and also never felt like we couldn't ask for absolutely ANYTHING. The staff were welcoming and kind and professional and we watched our whole family relax for five nights. I mean - that private pool. That view. Ahhhhh.

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“Wonderful stay at a charming boutique beach hotel”

Upendo is a beautiful boutique hotel with four villas: one with 6 rooms, one with 2 rooms, and two smaller duplex villas that are perfect for couples. The sleek concrete architecture creates a modern yet warm atmosphere. The bedroom is located downstairs with a stunning bathroom (both bathtub and s… lisää

Upendo is a beautiful boutique hotel with four villas: one with 6 rooms, one with 2 rooms, and two smaller duplex villas that are perfect for couples. The sleek concrete architecture creates a modern yet warm atmosphere. The bedroom is located downstairs with a stunning bathroom (both bathtub and shower). Upstairs you’ll find an open-air rooftop terrace with a shaded lounge area and a small private pool overlooking the turquoise sea. We stayed in November during the low season, which made the experience even more special. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive; you can ask them anything and they will always help you with a big smile. Jambo and karibu! The restaurant, which is also open to non-guests, serves delicious food. We ate there every day during our 3-day stay. Because occupancy was low, we were warmly offered a late check-out — a very thoughtful gesture. The beach is perfect for a morning or afternoon walk or jog. In the late afternoon, locals gather on the beach to play football, adding a lively and authentic touch. Upendo is truly the ideal place to unwind and enjoy from morning until evening. We were extremely satisfied and can wholeheartedly recommend this boutique hotel.

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“Surprised every day”

Hello Francesca and team, What a wonderful experience we had at your excellent boutique hotel with my family. Our staff members Geof and Theo were amazing — congratulations to all the other team members as well! The private dinner was truly special; your Italian chef pleasantly surprised us with e… lisää

Hello Francesca and team, What a wonderful experience we had at your excellent boutique hotel with my family. Our staff members Geof and Theo were amazing — congratulations to all the other team members as well! The private dinner was truly special; your Italian chef pleasantly surprised us with everything he created. This is not a goodbye — we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommended to everyone. Asante sana! Marc & Christine

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