Lodge
 Utupoa

Beachfront · Private Beach
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Matemwe Road, Matemwe, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 60 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.2
Wonderful
60 reviews

Exceptional hospitality and incredible place. Astounding beauty all around

Lauren United Kingdom

kind and friendly hosts the staff was very nice the property is amazing with the local charm

Walid United Arab Emirates

The kindness of the manager & all the employees; the direct access to the beach; the originality of the whole building (we were in the tower, which is really unique !); the proximity to very nice local restaurants; ... That was really great.

Bergstrand79 Switzerland

Joyce and the staff were great! Whole environment was friendly and relaxed. Loved it

Todd Japan

Joyce is a great host, the food they cook is great, she is a local so she can always advise you what to do, she organized everything from A-Z for us. Rooms are clean, the girls do all the laundry for 5 usd, we had a water heater which ended up being very useful, not many places do have them in Zanzibar

Aleksandr United Arab Emirates

Utupoa is like the most secluded, peaceful African lodge on the beach. Joyce and her team make you feel at home because you are literally living in her home! The rooms are large and beautifully decorated. The grounds are lovely and there is direct access onto the beach. Every day you can choose to eat all together and the food is delicious. The self serve bar, books everywhere and Joyce's amazing stories really make this a special place. Expect a personal touch at Utupoa, not generic 'hotel' service. Try to stay in the tower room if you can- we didn't , but it's panoramic sea views are worth it! Definitely one of the most special rooms I've ever seen. It's also only a 15 min walk along the beach to the town. We will be back !!

Lili United Arab Emirates

Joyce was amazing, definitely made us feel welcome and a home away from home. Beautiful location, not over run by tourists and bustle. We had the tower which was really secluded and gave a beautiful background ocean sound, breeze and sunrise view. An amazing local restaurant 5min away, truly worth the visit. Simba is great for any trips needed and very helpful. We will definitely be back and look forward to seeing all the hard work and changes being done to this amazing, cultural home... ♡

Judz United Arab Emirates

Everything was perfect. Very nice staff especially the owner.

Vincent Zambia

Exceptional and unique hotel, the warmest welcome from Joyce and her staff. Really a great experience to stay here.

Victoria United Kingdom

Utopoa was the place that you feel at home. Staff was great, food was great and atmosphere was something that will make us come back.

Olja Belgium
9.2
Wonderful
60 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Exceptional hospitality and incredible place. Astounding beauty all around”
    Lauren Lauren United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “kind and friendly hosts the staff was very nice the property is amazing with the local charm”
    Walid Walid United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The kindness of the manager & all the employees; the direct access to the beach; the originality of the whole building (we were in the tower, which is really unique !); the proximity to very nice...”
    Bergstrand79 Bergstrand79 Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Joyce and the staff were great! Whole environment was friendly and relaxed. Loved it”
    Todd Todd Japan Japan
  • “Joyce is a great host, the food they cook is great, she is a local so she can always advise you what to do, she organized everything from A-Z for us.”
    Aleksandr Aleksandr United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Utupoa is like the most secluded, peaceful African lodge on the beach. Joyce and her team make you feel at home because you are literally living in her home!”
    Lili Lili United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Joyce was amazing, definitely made us feel welcome and a home away from home. Beautiful location, not over run by tourists and bustle.”
    Judz Judz United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Everything was perfect. Very nice staff especially the owner.”
    Vincent Vincent Zambia Zambia
  • “Exceptional and unique hotel, the warmest welcome from Joyce and her staff. Really a great experience to stay here.”
    Victoria Victoria United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Utopoa was the place that you feel at home. Staff was great, food was great and atmosphere was something that will make us come back.”
    Olja Olja Belgium Belgium

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 9.0
High score for Matemwe

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With Matemwe Beach reachable in a few steps, Utupoa provides accommodations, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a shared lounge. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

Some of the units include satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes.

Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available daily at Utupoa.

The accommodation has a garden for your convenience, along with a a private beach area.

Pwani Mchangani Beach is an 11-minute walk from Utupoa, while Mnemba Island is 5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Utupoa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 2, 2016

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 reasons to choose Utupoa

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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches
  • Matemwe Beach

    Matemwe Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    150 feet from property

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach

    8.7 Excellent beach
    3,100 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.2
Wonderful · 60 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lauren
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Exceptional hospitality and incredible place. Astounding beauty all around”
  • Walid
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “kind and friendly hosts the staff was very nice the property is amazing with the local charm”
  • Bergstrand79
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The kindness of the manager & all the employees; the direct access to the beach; the originality of the whole building (we were in the tower, which is really unique !); the proximity to very nice local restaurants; ... That was really great.”
  • Todd
    JapanJapan
    “Joyce and the staff were great! Whole environment was friendly and relaxed. Loved it”
  • Aleksandr
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Joyce is a great host, the food they cook is great, she is a local so she can always advise you what to do, she organized everything from A-Z for us. Rooms are clean, the girls do all the laundry for 5 usd, we had a water heater which ended up being...”
  • Lili
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Utupoa is like the most secluded, peaceful African lodge on the beach. Joyce and her team make you feel at home because you are literally living in her home! The rooms are large and beautifully decorated. The grounds are lovely and there is direct...”
  • Judz
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Joyce was amazing, definitely made us feel welcome and a home away from home. Beautiful location, not over run by tourists and bustle. We had the tower which was really secluded and gave a beautiful background ocean sound, breeze and sunrise view....”
  • V
    Vincent
    ZambiaZambia
    “Everything was perfect. Very nice staff especially the owner.”
  • Victoria
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Exceptional and unique hotel, the warmest welcome from Joyce and her staff. Really a great experience to stay here.”
  • Olja
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Utopoa was the place that you feel at home. Staff was great, food was great and atmosphere was something that will make us come back.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?
    The beach is directly next to the property.
    Answered on April 4, 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    The best time to visit our property is between July to October and December to end of March. Actually it is lovely all year except for the months of April and May which is the rainy season.
    Answered on April 4, 2021
  • Hello! Do you have air cond? We are travelling with a 5 month child and want to make him feel comfortable.
    Hi! We don't have air-conditioning due to the open way our house is built, but all our rooms have fans. If you are concerned about the heat, our tower, Utupoa Upepo, gets the best breeze from the sea.
    Answered on January 16, 2022
  • Hello, do you offer all inclusive packages and how much would it be per person. Also if you offer airport shuttle how much it will cost. thanks
    Get in touch with us directly if you'd like to discuss an all-inclusive package. It will depend which room you choose. We can arrange for a trusted taxi to collect you from the airport which will cost $40. Karibu!
    Answered on January 16, 2022
  • Hello, do you have air conditioning in the rooms?
    No but with open windows and breeze from the sea as well as fans, you hardly ever need air conditioning
    Asked about: Suite with Sea View • Answered on October 5, 2021

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Area Info *
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What's nearby
  • Kichwele Forest Reserve
    9.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Matemwe Beach
    150 feet
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    3,100 feet
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    4 miles
  • Muyuni Beach
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    24.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Utupoa

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Diving Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili
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House rules Utupoa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

10+ years
Extra bed by request
$30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Utupoa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Utupoa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Utupoa

  • Utupoa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area

  • Room options at Utupoa include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Utupoa is 1 miles from the center of Matemwe.

  • Guests staying at Utupoa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Utupoa is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Utupoa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Utupoa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.