A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Tembo B&B Apartments. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Located in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, Tembo B&B Apartments is in a shopping district and near the beach. Mbweni Ruins and Marahubi Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Shangani Beach. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, boat tours, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Shangani St., Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi
What's nearby
Old Fort
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Shangani Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forodhani Gardens
3 min walk - 0.3 km
House of Wonders
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Slave Market
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
20 min drive
Restaurants
Lukmaan Restaurant
7 min walk
Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
4 min walk
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
2 min walk
Beach House Restaurant
4 min walk
Zanzibar Coffeehouse
8 min walk
About this property
Tembo B&B Apartments
Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Tembo B&B Apartments. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
Beach towels, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Tembo B&B Apartments include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Tembo B&B Apartments?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo B&B Apartments on Nov 3, 2026 start from ₩77,344, excluding 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.
Is Tembo B&B Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Tembo B&B Apartments?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Tembo B&B Apartments?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Tembo B&B Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.
Where is Tembo B&B Apartments located?
Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Freddie Mercury Museum, Shangani Beach, and Mbweni Ruins. Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum are just steps away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Tembo B&B Apartments Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was perfect, it was in the heart of stone town. Felt very safe, also felt like you were living like a local. The room was very spacious. The food was great. Breakfast had many options & the food from the restaurant was a 10/10. There’s also many things to do in the area such as shop, museums or even restaurants.
Very good location to visit Stone Town, excellent breakfast, very clean, the two pools were clean. All the staff is very helpful and extremely polite. I recommend this Hotel.
I have earlier made a review, this thime is the same, i extended as i liked the place and what they can offer, great breakfast, spacious rooms, and use of the main hotels swimming pool and all other that is there. is a short distance away, but definatly worth it
I have earlier made a review, this thime is the same, i extended as i liked the place and what they can offer, great breakfast, spacious rooms, and use of the main hotels swimming pool and all other that is there. is a short distance away, but definatly worth it
Hotel has buildings spread around the neighbourhood our room was150m from the main hotel and breakfast area. The positive was it was more quite to the road and call to prey noice!
Breakfast was good. Although a larger hotel it doesn’t sell alcohol so you tend not to use the facilities of an evening.
Tembo B&B is a distance from the reception and main hotel, but easy to walk, great breakfast included, very friendly staff and very good rooms. is not marked on outside, so first time could be a bit difficult to find the door. I liked the place and you can use all the swimmingpools and more at the main hotel. I would deinatly use Tembo again. Recommended.
I was mislead. I knew my room wasn't in the main hotel building, but it was supposed to be right across the street (where there was another nice building) Instead, I had to walk past two buildings, through a little parking lot, and down a muddy alley to get to my building. I think I paid extra for a balcony, but the view was just of the alley. The door was really hard to open. Twice I had to get staff to open it for me. Once, returning hot and tired, there was no staff and it took me 20 min to get into my room. Room was nice though, and the bed was comfortable. Very nice towels, but tiny sink. The first night the fridge leaked water all over the floor and soaked my shoes. Fortunately, the sun on the balcony dried them out by day two. Staff was very nice, restaurant was good and very reasonable. They don't serve alcohol though. Pool was big and clean, but closed at 7pm. The beach is full of boats and locals playing football - fun to watch, but not a place to sunbathe. Overall a good stay though.
Rented the studio flat in the outbuilding (3 min walk from main hotel), did have to climb four flight of stairs but the room was worth it. Brilliant air con, washing machine and the bed and bathroom were great!
Couldn't find the cable channels on the TV but that may have been my lack of tech knowledge.
Main restaurant had good variety of food although service was typically slightly slow.
Would definitely stay here again.
The property is hidden, and a small walk from the main Tembo hotel, but what makes up for it is the wonderful staff. Their friendliness, and willing to assist you at everything. The breakfast menu was amazing, a mix of everything which was very pleasant. The rooms can use alittle bit of an upgrade, and they should probably prohibit photo sessions from people on the streets, as there was alot of flash on the outside (but maybe an exception because of the public holiday). I would definitely stay again. Thank you
Nice hotel in the main area of Stone Town. The B&B was close to the main hotel and for half the price it was worth the short walk for breakfast and the pool. It’s right on the beach as well which is nice to watch the sunset at night. The apartments were a bit noisy at night but overall a nice place. They have an airport pick up which was easy and a short drive. Laundry service was available as well. Only note is that the gentleman who supported the B&B was pushy about getting us on a tour or using their taxi services despite being told we didn’t need assistance.
Nice spacious room a minute or so walk away from the main Tembo hotel (where check in and all facilities are located) Hotel has very nice pools and is directly on the beach. The area of the beach is a busy area with many of the small boats boarding passengers arriving/departing for day trips. If you intend to visit the Tortoise Sanctuary on prison island, you couldn’t be better located. The Freddie Mercury museum is also a 2 min walk away. The hotel is not licensed to sell alcohol, but there is a very nice bar/resturant next door called Livingstones. Continental breakfast selection is pretty reasonable. All in all, the overall experience was very good and offered good value.
Stayed at the apartment with access to the main hotel facilities. The room was spacious, furniture was a bit dated but I guess that helps to maintain the charm of the hotel. The shower had no door and nowhere for us to put our shower accessories. It seems to be newly renovated bit there were some minor issues that was taken care of promptly. The service at this hotel was impeccable! The doormen always ensured we were safe and taken care of. The breakfast was one of the best I ever had at any hotel. The beach was nice and I loved that we got to see local life- not too touristy. Overall a very good stay here.