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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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Tembo House Hotel

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Family Room, Balcony, Sea View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Junior Suite, Ocean View | View from room

Overview of Tembo House Hotel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Popular LocationOld Fort2 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market9 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

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Freddie Mercury Apartment

Freddie Mercury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Balcony, City View

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Annex Building

Standard Twin Room, Annex Building | View from room

Standard Twin Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Annex Building

Family Room, Annex Building

Family Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, City View

Double Room, Balcony, City View

Double Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located on the beach, Tembo House Hotel is in Stone Town neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Old Fort and House of Wonders are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Nakupenda Beach. Slave Market and Darajani Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • House of Wonders - 6 min walk
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 4 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 7 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 3 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 5 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Old Fort
Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, Tembo House Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and cable channels

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Tembo House Hotel Apartments Zanzibar Town
Tembo House Hotel Apartments
Tembo House Zanzibar Town
Tembo House
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Tembo House Hotel Apartments
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar Town
Tembo House Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Tembo House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo House Hotel?

As of 6 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on 8 May 2024 start from €110.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tembo House Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

Does Tembo House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 633 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 633 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zainab, Sanford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast facing the sea. Amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernest

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a facelift. Too old. Television never worked for 3 days . Bathroom stunk, most metals in hotel room rusted , breakfast very basic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawit

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
the property always well coming people and make sure we are happy on our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property right on the beach. Centrally located in Stone Town which made it very walkable. One thing to note, it is a dry resort. There is no alcohol available. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaelina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely recommend the resort. The staff is amazing as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in Stone town at the Tembo for a few days after our safari trip. Close to the airport and walking distance to all the sites. On the waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historical property on the beach and easy walking around Stonetown. Close to the fancier places if you want some different dinner choices. Stone town itself needs some love and investment in restoration and preservation of its history. Staff were helpful and nice. AC in the room was a lifesaver for someone unused to the heat. Room was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage hotel in centre of Stone Town. Walkable for all the sights but being in the middle of things does mean that it starts to get noisier from around 6-7am as people start to go about their business. Staff were lovely and pools were also good. Strictly no alcohol in this hotel, in case that makes a difference to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024