Tembo House Hotel

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

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Junior Suite, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Children's play area - indoor
Junior Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is ₩149,684
Price available on 2024.06.06

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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

Freddie Mercury Apartment

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.2/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

8.1/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, City View

Highlights

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

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, Annex Building

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Family Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Double Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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.

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 facial, a body treatment, 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:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and games
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle
  • 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

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 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

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
  • 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
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
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:

  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 starts at 8:00 AM.

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

As of Jun 5, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on Jun 6, 2024 start from ₩149,684, 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.

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 641 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 641 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

8/10 Good

Sharif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a real authentic experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaWand

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KESHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old hotel. Very safe part of town and close to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is arguably the best place I’ve stayed. The staff were amazing. The location is quite lovely and the menu offers different options. I love it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Lindfield

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zainab, Sanford

Traveled 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

Traveled 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