Tembo House Hotel (Zanzibar, TZ) from 96 £/night

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Tembo House Hotel - Zanzibar

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map

$$$$

Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Location9.4

Staff8.9

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Who stays here

Couples36%

Families36%

Groups14%

Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Location9.4

Staff8.9

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Who stays here

Couples36%

Families36%

Groups14%

Solo13%

Historic beachfront hotel in Stone Town with three swimming pools

Location & Setting

Tembo House Hotel sits on the beachfront of Stone Town, a 3-minute walk from the House of Wonders and the Old Fort. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away, and Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from the hotel. The property offers free private parking and an airport shuttle service.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each guest room at Tembo House Hotel is furnished with a Swahili four-poster bed and wood-carved furniture. Most rooms include a balcony with sea or pool views, and the bathroom features a traditional hammam bath and a walk-in shower. Deluxe Suites offer sea front views with private balconies.

Dining & Pools

The on-site Bahari Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with tropical juices and exotic seafood on the menu. The hotel offers three swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool with ocean views and a shallow-end pool for children. Guests can also order packed lunches and 24-hour room service.

Wellness & Recreation

The onsite spa provides a range of treatments including body scrubs, facials, and traditional hammam baths. Guests can book massages, manicures, and pedicures, as well as hair styling and waxing services. The spa also offers couples massage and light therapy options.

Family & Activities

Tembo House Hotel provides a children's playground and family-friendly amenities such as strollers, board games, and babysitting services. The hotel organizes bike tours, walking tours, and cooking classes focused on local culture. Evening entertainment includes live music and themed dinner nights.

Location: 3-minute walk from House of Wonders and Old Fort in Stone Town
Rooms: Swahili four-poster beds and traditional hammam baths
Dining: Bahari Restaurant offering local and international cuisine
Pools: Three swimming pools including a rooftop option and an infinity plunge pool
Wellness: Onsite spa with hammam, body treatments, and massage services
History: Accommodated notable guests including Freddie Mercury
Family: Children's playground and activities like cooking classes and bike tours

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 12:00-23:59

until 10:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 15.0 per person.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Swahili

Building

Number of rooms:73

Former name

tembo house hotel & apartments

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Rooms and availability

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Twin Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed or 1 Queen-size bed

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Aerobics

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Cycling
Tennis
Golf course
Billiard tables
Darts
Table tennis
Aerobics
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Baby pushchair
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area
Toys
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Turkish bath
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Foot massage
Pool with view
Shallow end
Make up services

Room view

Sea view
Garden view
City view
Ocean view
Beach view

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Tembo House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	96 £
📏 Distance to centre	800 m
✈️ Distance to airport	7.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Address

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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Old Dispensary

750 m

Market

Darajani Market

860 m

Landmark

The Peace Memorial Museum

660 m

Church

Old Slave Market

770 m

Landmark

Malindi Mosque

700 m

Landmark

Kiponda

780 m

Museum

Old Fort of Zanzibar

220 m

Museum

House of Wonders

470 m

Historic Site

Stone Town

410 m

Museum

Sultan's Palace

440 m

Hamamni St

Hamamni Persian Baths

530 m

Kenyatta Road

Mercury House

70 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

270 m

Park

Forodhani Park

350 m

200 Hurumzi Street

The Zanzibar Curio shop

390 m

Kelele Square

150 m

Gallery

Hellen Art Gallery

280 m

Cathedral St

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

410 m

Gallery

The Beautiful Eyes

380 m

Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi

390 m

Hamamni Street

Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar

400 m

Gallery

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

470 m

Restaurant

Livingstone Beach Restaurant

110 m

Restaurant

Tuna sea view restaurant

0 m

Restaurant

Taarab Restaurant

210 m

Restaurant

Monsoon Restaurant

160 m

Restaurant

Ocean Grill

140 m

Restaurant

Masa Japanese Restaurant

120 m

Restaurant

Lazuli

180 m

Restaurant

Stone Town Cafe

170 m

Reviews of Tembo House Hotel

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rated 8+

4.2/ 5

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8.5/ 10

188 reviews

FAQ about Tembo House Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Tembo House Hotel hotel?

You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, Sultan's Palace, placed 450 meters from the Tembo House Hotel hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Pange Island (4.6 km the property) as well as Hamamni Persian Baths (just 7 minutes' walk away).

Which landmarks are closest to Tembo House Hotel hotel?

Guests of Tembo House Hotel hotel can visit Mercury House (just 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Slave Chambers placed 9 minutes' walk away.

Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?

Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Is there free parking in the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel?

Yes, the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Tembo House Hotel?

Unfortunately, the Tembo House Hotel doesn't have on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit the highly rated restaurant Vivi Cafe-9/10 according to reviews-or Zenj Food Lover's, which is popular for its French dishes and is placed approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

Can I eat breakfast at Tembo House Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Tembo House Hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 12:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel?

Payment methods in the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel include:

сash
Visa
Mastercard

What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Tembo House Hotel offer?

The 4-star Tembo House Hotel offers such room types as Triple Room, Standard Triple Room, and Family Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel?

Every room at the 4-star Tembo House Hotel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.

Which facilities are provided in the hotel?

The hotel includes such facilities as currency exchange and a cash machine, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.

What spa facilities are provided at the 4-star Tembo House Hotel?

At a wellness centre featured at the 4-star Tembo House Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a treatment room are offered on-site.