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About this property
Beachfront Location: Utupoa in Matemwe offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature balconies, terraces, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Additional amenities include bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofing. Dining and Leisure: The lodge provides a restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free bicycles enhance the leisure experience. Nearby Attractions: Matemwe Beach is just a few steps away. Other points of interest include Kichwele Forest Reserve (25 km) and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park (45 km). Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 52 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Graham
Australia“A lovely quirky place right on the beach. Very friendly host and staff. Lovely breakfast and close to some great little local restaurants on the beach.” - Costanza
Italy“Everything was great at Utupoa, from the location to the room. But a big mention goes to the staff and Joyce that are all just very lovely and caring. It felt like staying at home” - Paul
South Africa“It was a beautiful home away from home. Greeted with a smile and wonderful reception by Mariah. Joyce is an amazing hostess, you feel like a house guest while here. She has been in Zanzibar for a long time and is able to point one in the...” - Christophe
France“Incredible location by the beach Accommodating and friendly staff, they helped us with few issues we had as our luggage was not delivered. Beautiful house with loads of places to relax. It felt like being in a holiday secondary house. We loved...” - Liviu
Romania“Incredible place. Small paridise right on a beautifull white soft sandy beach. Joyce the owner is a great host and her staff starting with lovely Maria will make you never forget your stay at Utupoa. Highly recommended” 
Arthur
Belgium“One of the best hotel stays ever! Strongly recommend Joyce and team for your holiday to Zanzibar, everyone made us feel right at home. The hotel was incredibly cozy and homely, with a traditional, beachy feel and beautiful garden and pool. There...”- Sacha Australia“A beautiful home away from home. Joyce and staff were exceptional hosts and couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Matemwe Beach is tidal (kids loved the pool at these times) and much quieter than other more touristy beaches, and...”
- Helen
Greece“Breakfast was good and delicious / The whole hotel was really beautiful and welcoming, just few steps from the beach. we enjoyed our afternoons relaxing at the property. Our little one enjoyed the pool. Dinner was ala 'carte and again more than...” - Alexander
United Kingdom“Wonderful property located right on a beautiful beach. Dinners with Joyce and other guests were a pleasure.” - Anna Italy“The location is beautiful, the facility/architecture is very special, right on the beach and quiet. Family owned, Joyce is a very special host and always there for us. All staff very very kind. A highly recommended stay.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Utupoa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
