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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, pool loungers
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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service

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Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room at Annex building

Double Room at Annex building

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room with City view

Double Room with City view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room at Annex building

Triple Room at Annex building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room at Annex building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

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

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Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Double Room with Balcony and City view

Double Room with Balcony and City view

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Tembo House Hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from House of Wonders.

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

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Enjoy international cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 161 square feet (15 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
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.

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
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • 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 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 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 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

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

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. 435 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 878 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great breakfast. All staff really friendly and always there to help. Definitely recommend the tembo if you are in stone town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night in the annexe section of the hotel, which is seperate from the main hotel (short 1 min walk). Our standard room was clean and basic for a nights stay, nothing fancy. Location is great for food and drink options. No lifts, so bad to carry bags up stairs, so something to consider if you need a lift.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kulsum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very unique. In a historical refurbished building. We arrived 3:30am and the hotel had arranged a pick up for us for a fee. We hired our taxi driver, Kalfhan for the next week on Zanzibar. Very large room with 3 beds and large patio facing the water. Great a/c. Mini fridge & kettle. Really nice pool area. Some constructed while we were there, but we knew it was low season. Reception very nice. Perfect location, walkable to the main areas of Stone Town. Shopping right outside, wLk along the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nizar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok....no problem....very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful historic place. The staff were so friendly and helpful-everyone has a beautiful kind smile and really appear to enjoy working there. When in Stonetown do yourself a treat and book a stay at Tembo House👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, West Palm Beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

murtaza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas kanstrup møller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property with beautiful bedrooms that are mostly individual. Great upstairs pool and elegant lounge salon in main building. Only minor issue is the road facing rooms above the entrance has several elderly men who talk incessantly 18 hours a day in a loud booming voice, but there in nothing the hotel can do about that. Beach Breakfast area with its world class view lacks elegant chairs that lessens its leisurely appeal. I had to remind myself all the time I was in a 4 star hotel with a top expensive 5 star next door, The Tembo Hotel is good value for money that could offer more for minimal cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riz

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquisette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view in the roof top pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with a missing wallet and Issac, a waiter, was most helpful in phoning our driver of the day, searching the premises and accompanying me to my room for a detailed search at which point the wallet was recovered. He was very resourceful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms three story but no elevators. Great location on beach and adjacent to stone town
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old hotel with many room options but no elevators. We had 3 flights of stairs to room but they do have lovely ground floor rooms as well. There was some noisy renovation going on at the hotel. Staff wonderful friendly and helpful. They arranged our excursions for good prices. Love the location on the beach and in stone town

8/10 Good

Sverre Eske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sigrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tembo House Hotel is in a great walkable location. The staff is kind, friendly, and accommodating. The ocean-front view is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Per Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice but somewhat outdated hotel

Great location in Stown Town next to the sea. Somewhat outdated rooms and standard. Excellent service minded staff. Sadly this hotel does not serve alcholic drinks an we like to enjoy a glass of wine with our dinner, but there arr a lot of restaurants nearby, so there wherr a lot of options
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven V, Bloomfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach in StoneTown .This hotel is unmatched for location as well as service. Friendly and caring staff who are happy to assist with all your needs. Rooms were clean and comfortable with air-conditioned, a mini fridge, and kettle with coffee and tea provided. Great pool areas which were well maintained. A charming place with lots of history. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanuealdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was older. There was no elevator to go from floor to floor. But some may see this as having character. Hotel was clean. Was in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025