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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Junior Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, Ocean View | Balcony view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Shangani Beach
    2 min walk
  • Mbweni Ruins
    2 min walk
  • Old Fort
    2 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Freddie Mercury Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Freddie Mercury Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Annex Building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Balcony, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Annex Building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Annex Building | View from room

Standard Twin Room, Annex Building

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Annex Building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Annex Building

  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, City View

Double Room, Balcony, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Tembo House Hotel

4-star Zanzibar Town hotel, connected to a shopping center in Stone Town
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Tembo House Hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Change of towels is available on request.
Tembo House Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Tembo House Hotel you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tembo House Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Tembo Bahari Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • 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 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

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. 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

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

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

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 723 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet Robin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
The hotel is situated on the beach in Stone Town which is really convenient for exploring the town. Our room was big and everything worked as it should. The hotel has a restaurant on the beach and the breakfast was a buffet spread. There are also 3 pools in the hotel. Overall, a decent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and beautiful views at the ocean. I definitely will stay there again and again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatiful hotel in a great location
We had the presidential suite and it was beautiful! The furniture was very cool and the views were gorgeous. The staff was super friendly and went out of thei way to make us feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Neelufaur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view from the property and location is great right in stone town. We were surprised with an extra charge for an additional person as the booking had 2 adults in a triple room but it was supposed to be 3 adults in a triple room. Also beware, there are taxes to be paid on site also. Other than these surprise charges we had a lovely stay at Tembo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EIJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in Stone Town Center, and it was easy to explore town, and to reach ferry terminal by walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mads

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great. But place is tired. It has to be rtenovated soon. We had brakfast included - but don't think I have ever had such a bad breakfast. Not a great place. But price - value was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is on the beach. Service is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like stepping back in time
The vibes were immaculate. Our room had a private balcony overlooking the ocean on one side, and another balcony good for people watching. The food was great, everything was clean, and, oh... right on the beach and in the middle of the action in Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charles, Kirkland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Beautiful, well kept property Staff were friendly and helpful Breakfast was very good Two pools were very nice Convenient location to all of Stonetown Lovely sunsets on the beach So-so: Dinner menu was unremarkable- we ate dinner there once and had much better elsewhere They tried to put us in a street view room despite our having paid for a sea view. They moved us once I complained No alcohol allowed on premises. Not a big deal to us but it was nice to have a drink with dinner elsewhere. For the price this is a great place to stay and we’d stay again. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zanzibar is challenging to tour and relies mostly on expensive taxis. Therefore we found it far better to stay central in the island in the fabulous Stonetown capital. The best 'traditional' hotel by a mile is the historic Tembo House Hotel. Situated on the coast with private beach, two swimming pools and views of the small coastal boats to die for. Rooms were spacious and cleaned each day, Lots of choice at Buffet style breakfast. Downside was that the hotel does not sell any Alcohol but all the bars and hotels just 2-minutes walk away do - the terraced South Africa Fish Market restaurant which overlooks the sea has ambient chill music and excellent food. The Tembo House restaurant meals are not recommended and the staff are very noisy even at 2am in the morning which spoils it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend this place. It’s convenient. Clean, good breakfast, and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great and friendly service and clean environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamedtaqi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Stonetown Zanzibar. Staff are very friendly, polite and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024