Tembo House Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort

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October 2025

November 2025

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Beach/ocean view

At Tembo House Hotel, tropical style meets modern amenities. Relax on the white sand beach, enjoy a body scrub at the spa, or sample international dishes at Tembo Bahari Restaurant. Three outdoor pools and free WiFi across the property enhance your stay.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking included
Spa
Room service

₩181,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Room options

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Sep 21 - Sep 22

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

55 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

25 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

28 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

30 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room at Annex building

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

Eco-friendly toiletries

22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Double Room with City view

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room at Annex building

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

Eco-friendly toiletries

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room at Annex building

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

Eco-friendly toiletries

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

32 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room at Annex Building

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Egyptian cotton linens

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds

Double Room with Balcony and City view

Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

Eco-friendly toiletries

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Egyptian cotton linens

Ceiling fan

35 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

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.

Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide

Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524

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 - 0.8 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
‪6 Degrees South - ‬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 treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub 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:

3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking and extended parking
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

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/tub combinations
32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free secured self parking on site
Free extended parking on site
Limited onsite 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
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

161 square feet of conference space
Business center
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.
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

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 organized 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 provided

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

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

For any questions, 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

5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 10 years old)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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

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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tembo House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

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

As of Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on Oct 2, 2025 start from ₩145,739, 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 House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tembo House Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tembo House Hotel?

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 House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Tembo House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tembo House Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, and Nakupenda Beach. Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders are also within 10 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences