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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
Courtyard
Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea 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

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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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

Room options

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

Freddie Mercury Apartment

8/10 Very Good
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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

9/10 Wonderful
  • 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

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 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

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 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

8/10 Very Good
  • 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

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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 the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Tembo House Hotel is adjacent to Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Forodhani Gardens. This 65-room, 4-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a restaurant. Centrally located in Zanzibar Town, the hotel is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Nakupenda Beach and Hamamni Persian Baths.

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

  • The preferred airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ): 15-min drive, 4.8 mi/7.7 km.

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

Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Guests of Tembo House Hotel have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15.00 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center.
32-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 5 kids 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Tembo House Hotel.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Tembo House Hotel?

Tembo House Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on Jun 17, 2024 start from $108.78, 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.

What is there to do close to Tembo House Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Shangani Beach and Old Fort, and within a short walk of Forodhani Gardens. You'll also find Nakupenda Beach and House of Wonders less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Tembo House Hotel?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Is a spa located at Tembo House Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, couples treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Tembo House Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Tembo House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tembo House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is Tembo House Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a beachfront restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Tembo House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tembo House Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tembo House Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Tembo Bahari Restaurant.

Does Tembo House Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tembo House Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Tembo House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Tembo House Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tembo House Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.8 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tembo House Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Does Tembo House Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Tembo House Hotel.

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 643 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 643 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 643 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 643 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oldstyle hotel with good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
2 nights in Stone Town
This is a beach hotel. They need to be more up-front that there is NO ALCOHOL outside your room. They don't serve it, you can't have it in public. This wouldn't be a big deal if it were mentioned anywhere so people knew. I book a beach hotel, I want to sip a drink while staring at the water. The property had some issues. The electric fluctuated frequently. We lost water in our room at one point. They ran out of hot breakfast food at 9:15, although breakfast went until 10. Very small waterfront area, but it was there. Excellent staff. Clean property. Picturesque. And the price is right. But overall, I would not likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in Stone town at the Tembo for a few days after our safari trip. Close to the airport and walking distance to all the sites. On the waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A historical property on the beach and easy walking around Stonetown. Close to the fancier places if you want some different dinner choices. Stone town itself needs some love and investment in restoration and preservation of its history. Staff were helpful and nice. AC in the room was a lifesaver for someone unused to the heat. Room was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage hotel in centre of Stone Town. Walkable for all the sights but being in the middle of things does mean that it starts to get noisier from around 6-7am as people start to go about their business. Staff were lovely and pools were also good. Strictly no alcohol in this hotel, in case that makes a difference to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024