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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Old Fort, connected to a shopping center

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs
Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view
View from property
Aerial 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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

  • 55 sq m
  • 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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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room at Annex building

Triple Room at Annex building

  • 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

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

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Twin Room at Annex building | View from room

Twin Room at Annex building

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this Stone Town hotel places you steps from Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of Forodhani Gardens. Nakupenda Beach and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 9 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

4-star beachfront hotel near Old Fort, connected to a shopping center
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 free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1992
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tembo House Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tembo House Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 818 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Abe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept with antique feeling and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great facility but disappointing service.
My wife and I stayed for part of our honeymoon. The hotel was great, the room was lovely, brilliant location with amazing pool and views over the beach. Very disappointed with the service, getting frustrated emails when my flight was delayed by 5 hours and I was trying to rearrange my taxi, then being accused of not paying for it. Minor heads up, they don’t serve alcohol in the hotel so no chance for sunset cocktails. This wasn’t clear until check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fimo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sebastiano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawn, Gatineau

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The building as a piece of Zanzibar history is an asset, are as the friendliness of morning staff. It stops there. Upon checkin we were provided a room adjacent to the eating area, where there is no privacy as the room opens onto people eating. The window looks put at a wall, the bathroom window is at street level and the a/c was not working. Despite efforts to fix the a/c, this was not successful and we requested another room. Upon being informed there was no other rooms available we left the sauna that was our room to walk along the beach. The pictures on the website of the beach area and the reality that the private beach is simply the length of the lounge chairs partitioned by a small room from the very public and very busy beach. Since it's a commercial area for tour boats and other vessels, you can't move without being harassed to buy something or tour to Prison Island. Plus it's not an ideal area for swimming. Upon return to the hotel we were informed a room was found, which turned out to be worse than the original room. It was next to the pool, so no privacy and the beach area is quite busy at night, so no sleep. The next day we found other accomodations and checked out of Tempo House Hotel. For anyone wanting to drink, there is no alcohol sold at this property. Further, people are coming and going without vérification they are guests, which is a safety concern. This property is a high price hostel. Period.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jakob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced Very old hotel, rooms and hotel not well cleaned, chaotic check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Per

Travelled with family
Allt var ok. 3 stjärnigt hotell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Really beautiful location with great pools. Right on the ocean. We loved it! The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rizwan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was noisy, dirty. The only good thing about this hotel was the pool on first floor. The AC in the room did not work properly. Due to noise and heat during night, I couldn't sleep properly. The registration ladies do not know much and booked me for three more days and then cancelled without informing me. thank God, they cancelled it and I moved to good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is centrally located with amenities and wonderful service. We have a stayed here before and came back because of location and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in stone town
As usual it was an excellent stay at Tembo house. The breakfast is amazing and the rooftop pool is agreat please to see fishing boats going out or coming in during sunset. Chef Haji is amazing when it comes to the spices and the overall friendliness of the staff and manager is great. Home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved every thing about the property. The food was great They need to offer more Zanzibar foods The people were so hrlpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Jayantha, New Westminster

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was not good, very weak. Our room was not too spacious. No chair or table in our room. Good location. Staff always there to help you. Beach front is a good place to watch locals in the evening time. staff make sure all the areas are clean all the time. Good breakfast buffet! Hot water and A/C very good. Enough TV channels. Family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional. Pools beautiful location perfect. Staff consistently went out of there way to make you happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight in Stonetown
We spend an amazing 2 days at Tembo house. It is a historic hotel with lots of charm. Service is nice and the rooms are large and comfortable. I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good - and not so good
+ The hotel is placed in the middle of everything, the room was nice and had lots of space and a great balcony. The madrass were very good and aircon/fan was working around the clock, so the room was always in temperature. All the pools were perfect. - I would have loved to know - in advance- that my room was placed in another building, as I travel alone. At breakfast my table were cleaned (even for food) and my table given to someone else when I was getting a refill. The breakfast were good, but food "a la carte" was no good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024