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Upemba Hôtel

4.5 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Reception
Restaurant
Single Room
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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34 Av. Mwepu, Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga
  • Lubumbashi Zoological Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lubumbashi Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Frederic Kibassa Maliba Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lubumbashi (FBM-Lubumbashi Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Bathroom

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lubumbashi

A luxury stay in the heart of Lubumbashi awaits you at Upemba Hôtel. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Lubumbashi Zoological Park and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Musée National de Lubumbashi. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym as well as access to aerobics classes and Pilates classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of free airport pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Lubumbashi hotel include Lubumbashi Golf Club and Frederic Kibassa Maliba Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Lubumbashi Zoological Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Musée National de Lubumbashi - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Lubumbashi - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lubumbashi Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Frederic Kibassa Maliba Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Planet Hollybum - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arche De Noé - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Boucher - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Lubumbashi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lk Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Upemba Hôtel

Beaux Arts hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Upemba Hôtel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The luxury Upemba Hôtel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A free shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Valet parking is free. A complete renovation of Upemba Hôtel was completed in January 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Lubumbashi hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2015
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
Upemba Hôtel offers 80 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, computer monitors and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Full-service spa

  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2015
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Upemba Hôtel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Upemba Hôtel Hotel
Upemba Hôtel Lubumbashi
Upemba Hôtel Hotel Lubumbashi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Upemba Hôtel?

Upemba Hôtel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Upemba Hôtel?

Yep, Upemba Hôtel has free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Upemba Hôtel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Upemba Hôtel. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.

Does Upemba Hôtel have a pool?

Upemba Hôtel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What luxury perks are available at Upemba Hôtel?

Upemba Hôtel features a full-service spa, a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Select Comfort beds and premium bedding.

Does Upemba Hôtel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upemba Hôtel?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Upemba Hôtel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Upemba Hôtel?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 6:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Upemba Hôtel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Upemba Hôtel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Benny

Liked: Staff & service
I din’t like they policy about the free transportation (shuttle) they charge $30 to take their customers to the airport, but on Expedia the shuttle is free.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything promised, I got it on time. The room service was excellent and quick.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Gianni

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The credit card using is limited
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

Room had a lot of cockroaches
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

MARCUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My impression

It’s a good Hotel 🏨 and the most important thing that I appreciate is that the people a friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Francis

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

François

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon choix

Hôtel bien situé, recommandé par l'ami congolais qui m'avait invité.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean vicky

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

arnold

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fallone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ghislain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sejour agreable et personnel attentionné
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Basile

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

C'est OK

Il y a eu quelques problèmes avec la climatisation, l'électricité. Cependant le staff a assez vite réagit et m'a mis dans une autre chambre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

El Hadji Malick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilettes avec une mauvaise odeur. Tâches. Wifi pas opérationnelle
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022