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Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure in the background.
A beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A thatched-roof hut with a triangular window, surrounded by a sandy area with wooden seating.
A wooden door with a metal handle, a view of a beach with a wooden railing, and a chair with a cushion.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Unguja Ukuu, Unguja Ukuu, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Menai Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A two-story building with a thatched roof, a balcony with a wooden railing, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Junior Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A bathroom with a wooden shelf, a sink, and a mirror framed with stones.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A wooden bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a mirror.

Traditional Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure in the background.

Standard Cottage

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure in the background.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Unguja Ukuu

Located in Unguja Ukuu, Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Menai Bay Beach and 8 minutes from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. .This hotel is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Paje Beach and 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Jambiani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Menai Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paje Beach - 32 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 33 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Slave Market - 41 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 60 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jozani Forest Maridadi - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani

Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and children's slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 20 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 21

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 5 to 10 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 7 to 17 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 7 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 21

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani Hotel
Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani Unguja Ukuu
Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani Hotel Unguja Ukuu