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  • 5/5 Kateryna S. 5 years ago on Google
    Our stay in Zanzibar was amazing. The only thing which was not very nice was the room (chalet) - zero facilities and bed is not comfortable, room is very small, don't book the cheapest room, they have family rooms much better. But when you wake up in tbe morning with the ocean sound and see the ocean from your bed - you forget everything, all things which are uncomfortable. It is a paradise. Great escape from everything. Food was good, staff also. Problems where with the shower and hot water - sometimes water was not there
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  • 5/5 Dóra P. 5 years ago on Google
    We are just completing a 14 day holiday at the Kinazi. The staff here are amazing. Friendly and kind and nothing is too much trouble. The beach here is stunning and the seas crystal clear. Nacho who runs the hotel is a lovely guy who always makes you feel special. We will come back here one day and i would recommend the Upepo Beach to anyone.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Piotr K. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place direct at the beach, really tasty breakfast (eggs in variable forms, sausage, bread, something like potato croquette). Friendly staff. On the first day towels were missed, on the other day we had a feeling like there was someone in our room, when we were absent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mya B. 9 months ago on Google
    Don’t stay here!!! We had an awful time at Kinazi Upepo. The staff were completely unhelpful, there was no hot water, no towels, the food was terrible, cockroaches and bugs everywhere. You had to ask 3 or 4 times for something or help from hotel staff, left waiting with no response. The manager was useless, rooms were unclean. Horrible experience over all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jade B. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely horrible experience. Do not stay at this hotel. We arrived in the evening and the receptionist told us that despite booking and paying they had overbook and no rooms were available. We stood for almost 3 hours while they ‘tried’ to solve the issue only to be told there was no solution. No support was offered. All the hotels were fully booked and we end we up having to drag out bags down the beach at nearly midnight in search of a room. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. 3 guests came to complain about having no water to shower while I was waiting at reception but they also received no help.
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  • 5/5 Kalojan G. 11 months ago on Google
    My stay at Kinazi Upepo resort was nothing short of amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel right at home. The property is located right on the beach, giving me stunning views of the ocean and the chance to enjoy walks on the sand. The stables were an added bonus, with the beautiful Friesian horses being a sight to behold. The lush greenery surrounding the resort was a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of the city. The food served was delicious and satisfying, and I enjoyed every meal during my stay. The resort also offers various activities to keep guests entertained, such as snorkeling and diving. Overall, my experience at Kinazi Upepo was unforgettable, and I can't wait to return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NADEZHDA I. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent hotel, excellent staff, Abdul helped find the right stores. Photo locations are super 😍. Not relevant information to the hotel, but on the beach there is an unpleasant type that deceives and throws tourists, also steals things, and a drug addict (photo attached). (Original) Отличный отель, прекрасный персонал, Абдул помог найти нужные магазины. Локации для фото супер 😍. Не относящаяся информация к отелю, но на пляже есть неприятный тип, который обманывает и кидает туристов, еще и ворует вещи, и наркоман (Фото прилагаем).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 marius t. 6 years ago on Google
    It's a very quiet and traditional hotel. The Bungalows are very nice and the view is amazing. The staff is also very good and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amineh J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff ( as all people in zanzibar), always with a smile in his faces. Very helpfull. Th place is simple and beautiful, not luxury, but with an luxury view. hotel, restaurant and rooms just infront the beach. privacy 100%, each room is so spacious and is like a small separate cabins, so u dont get disturb from other guests. I just loved the place. 1 inconvenience, no wifi in the room. Rest, all is perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian R. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently stayed at Kinazi Upepo Hotel in Zanzibar and it was an absolute delight. The hotel is located in a beach area, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, always going out of their way to ensure that my stay was comfortable. The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was comfortable, and I slept soundly each night. The hotel also has a lovely garden area, perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring the island. The food at Kinazi Upepo was delicious and varied, with plenty of options to choose from. The breakfast was especially impressive, offering a wide selection of fresh fruits, pastries, and cooked dishes. Overall, I would highly recommend Kinazi Upepo Hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in Zanzibar. The stunning views, exceptional service, and top-notch amenities make it a true gem of a hotel.
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  • 1/5 Maria L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had booked this structure in May to stay in August, I had also written several times to ask for information and communicate our arrival time and they always answered me. As soon as we arrived instead we were told that the room was not there even though I had booked on booking and moved us to another facility. We had 3 nights at prentato Kinazi Upepo and instead we did two nights at Kilima kidogo (the structure where they moved) changing room for both nights because it was also prentata it and there was no availability for the two nights and last night in Kinazi Upepo. In summary of three nights every night we changed rooms without ever being able to unpack. I think this is absurd. At the time of payment I demanded the discount and I was only given a ridiculous 30usd (even the price of one night). therefore despite the location the SCONSIGLIO IS ABSOLUTELY nice (Original) Avevo prenotato a maggio questa struttura per soggiornare ad agosto, gli avevo anche scritto più volte per chiedere informazioni e comunicare il nostro orario di arrivo e mi hanno sempre risposto. Appena arrivati invece ci è stato detto che la stanza non c'era nonostante avessi prenotato su booking e ci hanno spostato in un'altra struttura. Avevamo prentato 3 notti al kinazi upepo ed invece abbiamo fatto 2 notti al Kilima kidogo (la struttura dove ci hanno spostato) cambiando per entrambe le notti stanza perchè era prentata anche essa e non c'era disponibilità per le due notti e ultima notte a kinazi upepo. In sintesi di tre notti ogni notte abbiam cambiato stanza senza mai poter disfare il bagaglio. Ritengo sia un comportamento assurdo. Al momento del pagamento ho preteso lo sconto e mi hanno scontato una cifra ridicola solo 30usd (nemmeno il prezzo di una notte). quindi nonostante la location sia carina il lo SCONSIGLIO ASSOLUTAMENTE
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  • 2/5 yabushita1 5 years ago on Google
    The green/red curry was closer to a soup than a slurry. Overall, my group felt regretful eating at their "Thai" restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 eM B. 5 years ago on Google
    Not worth the money at all. Coming to the area was first thing, lots of garbage around, but it is general problem of many countries. Staff was friendly, they even prepared our room earlier. While waiting for the room to be prepared it was perfect, right on the beach, under the palms. But then room was ready and we came inside and that was when good part ends. Bungalow/cottage had its best time long ago e.g. mildew on the wall, rusty fan, etc. No AC, when in rooms from 50$ you are expecting it. There were also renovated bungalows, but I dont have no experience. For this price you can get better hotel, in Jambiani or in Paje also. All you are paying for is sea view and location on the beach, which is true, but I think it's not enough. If I look for accomodation in Paje, I will not choose or recommend this one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yarden H. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic hotel, right on the beautiful beach of Paje. Perfect hospitality, clean, value for money. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alessia P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Booked months in advance, arrived after days of walking it was the place where we had to rest, our oasis, instead a constant mockery. Working with my boyfriend and hotel and with people we know very well what overbooking means and the first night in another small room full of ants and spiders we accepted it without problems or discussions, only one night out of three can stay there, at the first breakfast we arrive with backpacks and bags prepared and tell us that we did not have the bungalow even for the second night but that for the last night surely they would have given us what requested, the next day AGAIN with bags and backpacks ready we go to have breakfast, the managers pretend not to smile when, after a bit annoyed siaml went to ask we were told that they were waiting for the booking man at 4pm because even today there was no room !!! Man of what?!?! A NON-EXISTING PERSON! We decided to look for another hotel for the last night, we traveled a lot but I never witnessed anything like this, every day I redo my backpack and get everything ready to be teased .. they were the only days when we had to relax and get ruined! Nice way to put the customer FIRST. (Original) Prenotato con mesi di anticipo, arrivati dopo giorni di camminate era il posto in cui dovevamo riposarci, la nostra oasi, invece una presa in giro continua. Lavorando io e il mio ragazzo con hotel e con la gente sappiamo benissimo cosa significhi overbooking e la prima notte in un altra stanzetta piena di formiche e ragni l’abbiamo accettata senza problemi ne discussioni, una sola notte su tre ci può stare, alla prima colazione arriviamo con zaini e borse preparati e ci dicono che non avevamo il bungalow nemmeno per la seconda notte ma che per l ultima notte sicuramente ci avrebbero dato quanto richiesto, il giorno seguente DI NUOVO con borse e zaini pronti ci avviamo a fare colazione, i gestori fanno finta di niente sorridendoci quando, dopo un po’ scocciati siaml andati a chiedere ci hanno detto che aspettavano l’uomo di Booking alle 16 perché nemmeno oggi c’era la stanza!!! Uomo di che?!?! Una PERSONA INESISTENTE! Abbiamo deciso di cercare un altro hotel per l’ultima notte, abbiamo viaggiato e parecchio ma non ho mai assistito a nulla di simile, ogni giorno a rifare lo zaino e a preparare tutto per poi essere presi in giro..erano gli unici giorni in cui dovevamo rilassarci e invece rovinati! Bel modo di mettere il cliente AL PRIMO POSTO.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahmet Mert T. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff is helpful, food is good. However hotel is overpriced

  • 4/5 Guillaume O. 5 years ago on Google
    Bookings a bit chaotic but the staff are very friendly and helpfull. Good breakfast and dinners also of goof quality.

  • 5/5 Terje R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very private and relaxing place (Original) Very privat and relaxing place

  • 5/5 Anna M. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eco friendly hotel, but very functional Bungalow with sea view, sunbeds and umbrellas available to customers Room cleaning twice a day Luxury is not to be expected, it remains a wooden hut with relative slots and the toilet hidden behind a bulkhead, therefore recommended for those who open essential things Plenty of hot and cold water Perfect for kitesurf lovers, you are directly on the spot (Original) Hotel Eco friendly,ma molto funzionale Bungalow con vista mare,lettini ed ombrelloni a disposizione dei clienti Pulizia stanza due volte al giorno Non bisogna aspettarsi il lusso,rimane una capanna di legno con relative fessure ed il wc nascosto dietro ad una paratia, dunque consigliato a chi aprezza le cose essenziali Acqua calda e fredda in abbondanza Perfetto per gli amanti del kitesurf ,sei direttamente sullo spot

  • 5/5 G S. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing sushi Great staff

  • 3/5 alberto s. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious bungalows with terrace (Original) Bungalows espacioso y con terraza

  • 4/5 Abdullah A. 6 years ago on Google
    Good value for money. Location and setting are great. Rooms are spacious but eco friendly and not luxurious. Daily turn around service is provided and staff is very friendly. Would come back if on a budget.

  • 5/5 Marinko M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great location, very affordable, lovely staff The room was very spacious, amazing seaview, the gym is up to highest standards. And the staff are so friendly, especially Rita.

  • 5/5 Kabira Safaris A. 11 months ago on Google
    Eating from this place, was wow 😍😍😍 Kabira safaris team was here

  • 5/5 daniel w. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a wunderful time … beautiful place and very friendly and welcoming people. We were very happy that our family could spend our time here.

  • 5/5 Mees B. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely beautifull hotel, best place I stayed during my trip to zanzibar. The staff was friendly and helpfull. They gave us a free upgrade to the beach villa which was gorgeous. You walk straight into the beautiful sea from your house. Cannot recommend this place enough

  • 5/5 Bab W. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice rooms with view on the sea! Also the vegeterian restaurant was very delicious! And they also have a nice gym

  • 5/5 Rebecca z. 5 years ago on Google
    Very relaxed and beautiful lodge. The restaurant serves very nice food, fresh and tasty. The rooms are being redone from wood to solid which makes sense as the wooden ones are shifting. The view is stunning and what a pleasure to walk 2 steps from the room and find yourself in the ocean

  • 5/5 darkzero_ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best service, super nice bungalows right on the beach / turquoise blue sea. (Original) Bester Service, super schöne Bungalows direkt am Strand / türkisblauen Meer.

  • 5/5 Jean-Philippe O. 4 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff, nice simple rooms on the beach.

  • 4/5 kübra a. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff was good. Overall its okay but i think its a bit overpriced. Good location though. If you like to kite surf, its the perfect place

  • 5/5 monika Z. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place if you want to enjoy Paje. Quite clean, big bed, ocean view. Good breakfast.

  • 3/5 Edie 24/7 Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Simple hotel and best price

  • 5/5 milos d. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning! Friendly staff, very safe and just beautiful nature.

  • 2/5 Said M. 5 years ago on Google
    Is very good place Accomodation is very Wonderfull

  • 5/5 Sally P. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent stay. Staff really friendly and helpful, helped to organise my birthday and it was made extra special by staff. Food really good especially vegetarian options. Room clean. Beach beautiful. Hotel dogs well looked after and friendly.

  • 5/5 KiliP 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful sea view, love it

  • 4/5 Same N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful location with bungalows overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bungalows are neat and clean, although the faucet in the bathroom turns, and sometimes the water leaks under the sink. The staff is comfortable and good. The breakfast is simple, but sufficient. If you are looking for a local Zanzibar atmosphere, without great luxury but with very nice staff, I recommend this place. (Original) Prekrasna lokacija s bungalovima gdje je pogled na Indijski ocean. Bungalovi su uredni i čisti, mada se slavina u kupaoni okreće, a ponekad curi voda ispod lavaboa. Osoblje je ugodno i dobro.doručak je jednostavan, no dovoljan. Ako tražite domaću Zanzibarsku atmosferu, bez velikog luksuza ali s jako ugodnim osobljem, preporučam ovo mjesto.

  • 5/5 Liz C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent value. Magnificent and lively spot, spacious bungalows, feet in the water, friendly staff, good breakfast. We toured the island and Paje and the Kinazi are our favorites. Go for it!!!! (Original) Excellent rapport qualité prix. Spot magnifique et animé, bungalows spacieux, les pieds dans l'eau, personnels friendly, bon petit déjeuner . Nous avons fait le tour de l'île et Paje et le Kinazi sont nos coups de coeur. Allez y!!!!

  • 5/5 Juma H. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad place

  • 5/5 Денис �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Abdul good man! (Original) Abdul good man!

  • 5/5 Евгения 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place and nice staff! I advise (Original) Отличное место и персонал приятный! советую

  • 5/5 Angela T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not a 5-star hotel but the location makes this property a piece of paradise (Original) Non è un albergo a 5 stelle ma la posizione è fa di questa struttura un angolo di paradiso

  • 4/5 Haetham B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food but long service time (Original) God mad men langt betjenings tid

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good. Interesting bungalows. I like it. (Original) Хорошо. Интересные бунгало. Мне понравилось.

  • 2/5 Casa B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Basic, very local (Original) Basico, molto local

  • 2/5 Burkhard S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect location on the kitestrand but that's about it. Wooden cabins with toilet not separated from the bedroom. Water was often not. Prices are unreasonably high at $ 65 per cottage and breakfast. (Original) Perfekte Lage am kitestrand aber das war es auch schon. Holzhütten mit Toilette nicht vom Schlafzimmer getrennt. Wasser ging öfter nicht. Preise unangemessen hoch mit 65 Dollar pro Hütte und Frühstück.

  • 3/5 DUFER 0. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The attention of the staff is very good. The installations look very good from a distance, but they have many constructive details that disenchant. The people who work there are very kind. The owners of this establishment should improve the facilities and decorate them better. (Original) La atención del personal es muy buena. Las instalciones se ven muy bien de lejos, pero tienen muchos detalles constructivos que desencantan. La gente que ahí trabaja es muy amable. Los dueños de este establecimiento deberían mejorar las instalaciones y decorarlas mejor.


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