The Upendo Beach in Tanzania

Upendo Beach

Upendo Beach is located in Michamvi, (on south east coast) on one of the most beautiful secluded and unique tidal beaches in Zanzibar. This property offers a new concept of small chic luxury beach hotel, in a quiet location, but also very close to the best kitesurfing and scuba diving on the island. It combines exclusive private villas with a social restaurant, bar and pool area while advocating sustainability and conservation principles at its center.

Expect tailored service with 3 luxury private villas & 2 further palm thatch banda rooms. This stylish luxury retreat is perfect for the adventurous, elegant, yet bohemian globetrotter! A barefoot retreat designed to feel like your home away from home, whether a couple, family, group of friends or solo traveler, our villas & suites are sure to make your stay memorable. All villas are beachfront and come with own butler, private pools, outside dining and lounge areas.

ONE BEDROOM VILLAS WITH PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL - The ultimate in private Zanzibari retreats. Love is in the details in these private villas. Luxuriously outfitted with large double beds, fine linens, air conditioning, private rooftop pool and large sea view deck. These adult only villas are suited for couples, honeymooners or solo travelers and come with a personal butler to take care of all your needs.

MAKUTI BANDA ROOMS - Natures retreat for the adventurous globetrotter. Made from natural palm material, these airy, spacious double rooms with ensuite bathrooms are an intimate, relaxed island escape. Wake to the whisper of the ocean breeze and the kiss of African sunshine – the day only gets better from there. The rooms have stunning views of both beach and our lush tropical gardens. Each has a small outside garden and deck. Ceiling fan (no a/c).

FIVE BED LUXURY VILLA - Families and friends will immediately feel at home in the fully-serviced, 5 bedroom villa with stunning infinity pool.This home away from the other villas, can be booked as your very own private retreat or as individual suites. This spacious villas ensures there is no compromise on space and privacy even when sold by the room. It can perfectly accommodate two young families of four or below. The first floor rooms are ideal for older children (8+), while the ground floor rooms are better suited to families with children of 0-7yrs.

THE SPA - Give your body the love, it deserves. Recharge and relax with our spa massages, facials, and treatments for pure relaxation. Experience our couple massage, perfect to connect and share on a special occasion such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or just because -why not!

Your butler and our mobile spa therapist will set up your spa experience as requested, in room, on your deck with sea views or on the rooftop under the African sky. there are many options to choose from!

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