4-Star Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, -
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4-Star Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, -
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Top Amenities:

BeachfrontFree Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesSwimming PoolSwimming PoolAirport ShuttleRestaurantFitness CenterSpaBusiness CenterHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

8.1

Very Good

Based on 4857 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

8.4

Hotel Staff

8.8

Overall Quality

8.1

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About

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views. The hotel's Bahari Restaurant offers local as well international cuisine. Room service is available and packed lunches can be arranged. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a shared lounge, concierge and laundry services. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving and cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 5 mi from Tembo House Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 12:00

Check-out:

Before 10:00

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

One child under 6 years stays for free in existing bedding. One child from 6 to 10 years old pays USD 20 per person, per night in an extra bed. One older child or adult pays USD 30 per person, per night in an extra bed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Beachfront
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Airport Shuttle
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Spa
Business Center
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Aerobics
Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
Beachfront
Business center
Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Infinity pool
Kids' pool
Lower bathroom sinks available
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available
Outdoor pool
Pool with view
Private beach
Professional cleaning services
Restaurant (special diets available)
Restaurant(s)
Spa services
Swimming pool
Swimming pool toys
Themed dinner nights
Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

8.1

Very Good

Based on 4857 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

8.4

Hotel Staff

8.8

Overall Quality

8.1

Pros +

  • Great location and the building is old (upgraded) and beautiful has lots of history. Wonderful pools, helpful staff, great breakfast. Will be back and hopefully can bring the rest of the family to enjoy.
  • EXCELLENT LOCATION TO EXPLORE ZANZIBAR AND EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE. STAFF WAS EXCELLENT IN ACCOMODATING ANY QUESTIONS OR MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SIGHTSEEING OR TRAVEL. WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN. ONLY NEGATIVE WAS NO ELEVATOR FOR THIS 3 STORY FACILITY.

Business Traveler (145)

Solo Traveler (537)

Traveling as Couple (1552)

Family with Young Children (1030)

Family with Teens (1)

Senior Traveler (14)

Group Traveler (619)

9
12/1/2023
Great location and the building is old (upgraded) and beautiful has lots of history. Wonderful pools, helpful staff, great breakfast. Will be back and hopefully can bring the rest of the family to enjoy.
10
9/20/2021
EXCELLENT LOCATION TO EXPLORE ZANZIBAR AND EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE. STAFF WAS EXCELLENT IN ACCOMODATING ANY QUESTIONS OR MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SIGHTSEEING OR TRAVEL. WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN. ONLY NEGATIVE WAS NO ELEVATOR FOR THIS 3 STORY FACILITY.

Room Options

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Apartment

862 sqft • 1 King and 2 Single

Additional bathroomAdditional toiletAir conditioningAlarm clock

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Double Annex

237 sqft • 1 King

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1/6

Family Annex

485 sqft • 3 King

Air conditioningAlarm clockCleaning productsCloset

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1/11

Family Room with Balcony & Sea View

431 sqft • 1 Queen and 2 Single

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBalcony

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1/10

Presidential Suite with Balcony & Ocean View

539 sqft • 1 Sofabed • 1 King

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBalcony

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1/5

Standard Triple Room

431 sqft • 1 Queen and 1 Double

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBath or Shower

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1/5

Triple Annex

377 sqft • 2 King

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1/5

Standard Double Room

237 sqft • 1 Queen

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBath or Shower

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1/3

Standard Twin Room

237 sqft • 2 Double and 2 Single

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBath or Shower

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1/3

Junior Suite Ocean View

377 sqft • 1 Bed

Air conditioningAlarm clockCleaning productsCloset

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1/3

Standard Triple Room

388 sqft • 1 King and 1 Single

Air conditioningAlarm clockBlackout curtainsCleaning products

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1/3

Triple Room Sea View

377 sqft • 3 Single

Air conditioningAlarm clockCleaning productsCloset

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1/3

Twin Room with Sea View

302 sqft • 2 Single

Air conditioningAlarm clockBlackout curtainsCarpeting

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1/7

Triple Room With Balcony & Sea View

323 sqft • 3 Double and 3 Single

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBalcony

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1/7

Freddie Mercury Apartments with Balcony & City View

862 sqft • 1 Queen • 2 Double • 1 Sofabed

Accessible toiletAdapterAdditional bathroomAdditional toilet

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1/3

Twin Room with Balcony City View

323 sqft • 2 Double

Accessible toiletAdapterAir conditioningBalcony

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Location

Tembo House Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City,