everything! it had a very bohemian feel and it brought me back to my 20ties! minus the cockroaches 😉

Pascale Canada

The place is beautiful, with nice architecture and a lot of style. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful, including connecting us with transportation and a snorkeling/dolphin-spotting boat tour. It is a small B&B-type place, and we enjoyed time with the other families who were staying there. Right on the beach and with a small, private pool, it is a nice place to stay with kids. The food was also very good, with family-style dining with the owners and other guests.

Adam Kenya

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

Our stay at Utupoa was probably one of the best weeks of our lives! After having just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro a relaxing week in Zanzibar is what we sought and Utupoa was literal paradise. With the beach literally on the back door and the incredible vibes of this extensive tree house- like building it was the most idyllic location. I can’t not mention Joyce, the owner. Joyce was the kindest, funnest and most caring woman, who made sure everything we wanted was catered for and was just a lovely person to chat to over dinner. The food was the best food I’ve ever had and all the staff were incredibly kind and friendly, with a special mention to peter and matty, our two drivers for the week. Overall the best accommodation with the best people.

Cathy United Kingdom

Freddie who was managing in place of her mum was charming, generous and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were all so friendly and the decor was stylish and wonderfully eccentric

Shirley United Kingdom