Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Lodge
East Coast Tanzania
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Why people book this hotel
“The beach and bed”
“The beach is just a minute walk from our room”
“Location and staff”
“Excellent place, really nice people, good service, lovely bungalows”
“The room was nothing like in the photos, There was no electricity, therefor no …”
“Oh and room cleaning was great”
“Lodges are a good size, more than comfortable (bring plenty bug spray) and clean…”
“The room was smelling humidity, and full on insectes, for breakfast we had to go…”
“We did not opt for breakfast so I can not comment on that”
“It’s a good location but zero value for your money”
Overview
Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a patio with a garden view. At Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Lodge rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Kinazi Upepo Beach Eco Lodge. Bwejuu Beach is 2.4 km from the hotel, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 15 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Robynne
family_with_children
November 10, 2025
The beach and bed
A V
extended_group
October 21, 2025
“would never recommend to anyone”
mold in the rooms, staff not trained properly, broken mosquito doors, shutoff in the toilet leaking, mold in the pillows, dirty towels, doesn’t look like pictures at all! in the property many broken things around, everything is old, safebox was making noises and not working, The dogs on the property were on a leash next to generator, barking many times, we felt super sorry for them. The security was sleeping during the night in the Banda or the sunbeds, at the gate they were many times telling us we were in the wrong place when we wanted to enter the hotel?? They didn’t know we were the guests staying there. it was horrible and not worth the price at all!!! We told the staff that we were not happy but they didn’t care.
MIGUEL ANGEL
solo_traveller
October 15, 2025
“Terrible experience”
The quality of everything in relation with the price that I paid it’s absolutely ridiculous. I been living in Zanzibar for a year now and this is the worst hotel I’ve stayed so far. The sand part is dirty and neglected. The AC sometimes works, sometimes it doesn’t, even tho they came twice to try to “fix it”. The bathroom is so tiny that when you shower everything gets wet, can’t even put the toilet paper in the right place or it would be soaked. They don’t provide shampoo, just hand wash & a small bar of soap. They put photos of the gym like it was included, but no, you still have to pay extra for it, and only get 2usd discount for being a guest.
FEDERICO
family_with_children
August 14, 2025
“Not the same as the photos and videos! The place is deteriorating.”
The beach is just a minute walk from our room. Location wise it's amazing. But that's about it. Oh and room cleaning was great!
Enzo
couple
June 20, 2025
“Horrible experience, go somewhere else to have a nice vacation.”
It’s a good location but zero value for your money. The bungalows need a remodel.
Thomas
solo_traveller
May 24, 2025
“This is Paradise”
This is a beautiful property literally stones throw away from the ocean - you could not ask for more! Lodges are a good size, more than comfortable (bring plenty bug spray) and cleaned daily. Surely the best gym in Zanzibar is available right on the beach - this is an amazing stay for locking in.
kaouther
extended_group
April 13, 2025
“Verry bad”
The room was nothing like in the photos, There was no electricity, therefor no wifi, no water in the bathroom and can’t use the gym. The room was smelling humidity, and full on insectes, for breakfast we had to go to an other hotel because their kitchen was closed. Extremely disappointed, we could not stay in the room with these conditions so we changed the place, we asked for refund but the management didn’t accept.
Valerija
couple
April 4, 2025
After reading the amounts of bad reviews on google and booking.com about burglaries and stealings happening in the hotel, we decided to not to risk and cancelled our booking. We arrived to the hotel with a request of refund, however they refused to proceed. We checked the rooms and bad - moldy walls, dirty linen.. The staff sad the photos are only for the advertisement. We made a claim to booking.com however didn't receive any resolution yet, whilst the hotel keeps ignoring our calls. Don't believe the good reviews, it's all fake!! scroll down to see the actual reviews that people've left.
Manol
couple
March 13, 2025
“Wonderful place, just be careful with your belongings.”
Everything was amazing
Elina
extended_group
February 18, 2025
“Great location, but could pay more attention to”
Location and staff
Irshaad
family_with_children
February 3, 2025
Excellent beach
Eirini Zarenda
extended_group
January 29, 2025
“There are no words to describe how wonderful our stay was. The only thing I regret is that I didn’t book the hotel for o”
Everything!!!
Arseniy Sidorov
couple
January 20, 2025
Excellent place, really nice people, good service, lovely bungalows
Isenako
solo_traveller
January 18, 2025
“My stay was very relaxing.”
It was literally by the beach, loved that.
Dina Ilyasova
couple
January 13, 2025
Nothing!
Leander
family_with_children
January 3, 2025
The staff was very nice, friendly and helpful.
Steenkamp
family_with_children
January 2, 2025
“Unreliable power and services.”
The location is right in the middel of all the other hotels and restaurant's. You have a lot of choices for restaurants. The beach is white and the see as blue as is in all the pictures you see. Its is really a beatifull place. We did not opt for breakfast so I can not comment on that.
Ramona
extended_group
December 22, 2024
“Not a place that relaxes you”
Location
Peter
family_with_children
December 15, 2024
“A terrible experience at a beautiful location”
Beautiful location, sadly they make it a nice place to stay
Nige
couple
December 15, 2024
“Wish we could have stayed longer.”
The location and the beautiful beach. The staff were wonderful and helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Windsurfing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Beauty Services, Hair treatments, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Massage chair, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Family rooms, Heating
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Pet basket, Shuttle service, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, Ironing service, Room service, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
The double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
The double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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