Tembo House Hotel
Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 3762 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything, also to Mr Abdul Aziz bhai, such a nice guy
TanzaniaLocation is excellent. Staffs were really nice. Room was very spacious.
United States of AmericaBeautiful property, direct beach access. Rooms are very nice and beautifully appointed. Air conditioning works well, room is quiet. Facilities are great - poolside lounge, seaside lounge, pool area and restaurant outstanding including good breakfast and good seafood. Service is great and staff extremely friendly, efficient and accommodating. Location is absolutely ideal for beach access as well as visiting Stone Town.
SwitzerlandImpeccable location. Clean, stylish. Helpful and nice people.
TurkeyThe hotel helped arrange airport transportation and was clean. It is located on the water, but still in stone town so you are close to most of the tourist sites in the area. It is also a quick 20min drive to the airport. My room was clean, water was provided, and the shower was hot. I stayed just for a long weekend and would recommend the hotel for a short stay and if you aren't in Zanzibar for the beach resort experience. The weather forecast was rain, so I opted for a city experience where there are more things to do inside, such as the slave museum, Freddy Mercury museum, etc. and lots of cafes/restaurants to eat or read a book. Most tours to other parts of the island originate from stone town and offer hotel pick-up, which is a plus for the location.
United Arab EmiratesGreat location, close to the main part of Stone Town but in a quiet spot. Staff were lovely and accommodating and connected me to a great local tour guide company. Loved spending time on the vine covered terrace on the beach just reading my book. Two nice pools. I stayed in a newly renovated city view room on the street side of the hotel which was huge and very comfortable. Loved my few days staying here.
AustraliaEverything about this property was enjoyable: the location, the staff, the room
United States of Americavery cool aesthetic, good breakfast, good air conditioning, comfortable bed, nice to have 2 pools
SwitzerlandEverything was amazing! From the staff to the room we stayed in. And the food was delicious!
United States of AmericaThis is the top spot in Stown Town, a fantastic Hotel directly at the beach. Beautifully decorated with a lot of history, two fantastic pools and at a perfect location.
Switzerland
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Shabbir
Tanzania
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Zazab2023
United States of America
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Rcombernous
Switzerland
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Fevzi
Turkey
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Maria
United Arab Emirates
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Liz
Australia
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Francine
United States of America
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Kira
Switzerland
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Kai-aisha
United States of America
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St5v5
Switzerland
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Offering a 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Tembo House Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 27, 2014
See what guests loved the most:
Shabbir
Tanzania“Everything, also to Mr Abdul Aziz bhai, such a nice guy”- Zazab2023
United States of America“Location is excellent. Staffs were really nice. Room was very spacious.” 
Rcombernous
Switzerland“Beautiful property, direct beach access. Rooms are very nice and beautifully appointed. Air conditioning works well, room is quiet. Facilities are great - poolside lounge, seaside lounge, pool area and restaurant outstanding including good...”
Fevzi
Turkey“Impeccable location. Clean, stylish. Helpful and nice people.”- Maria
United Arab Emirates“The hotel helped arrange airport transportation and was clean. It is located on the water, but still in stone town so you are close to most of the tourist sites in the area. It is also a quick 20min drive to the airport. My room was clean,...” - Liz
Australia“Great location, close to the main part of Stone Town but in a quiet spot. Staff were lovely and accommodating and connected me to a great local tour guide company. Loved spending time on the vine covered terrace on the beach just reading my book....” - FrancineUnited States of America“Everything about this property was enjoyable: the location, the staff, the room”
KiraSwitzerland“very cool aesthetic, good breakfast, good air conditioning, comfortable bed, nice to have 2 pools”- Kai-aishaUnited States of America“Everything was amazing! From the staff to the room we stayed in. And the food was delicious!”
St5v5Switzerland“This is the top spot in Stown Town, a fantastic Hotel directly at the beach. Beautifully decorated with a lot of history, two fantastic pools and at a perfect location.”
- Why is it called the Freddie Mercury apartment?because Freddie him self was staying there and its Freddie Mercury HouseAnswered on 29 November 2019
- Is there free shuttle from the airport to this placewe charge 15$Answered on 29 November 2019
- When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?starts 20 December to end of FebAnswered on 18 October 2019
- How much is the airport transfer and can you organise a transfer to another area of Zanzibar?we can arrange any transfer in zanzibarAnswered on 29 November 2019
- where is the annexe located, it is a bit misleading not to clearly warn that the booking is in an annex and not the main hotel building!located a cross the from the main building at Annex of Tembo hotelAnswered on 29 November 2019
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- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Kids' pool
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Tembo House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 Tembo House Hotel 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.
FAQs about Tembo House Hotel
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Room options at Tembo House Hotel include:
- Suite
- Apartment
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Family
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Tembo House Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Tembo Bahari Restaurant
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Yes, Tembo House Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Tembo House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at Tembo House Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Tembo House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Swimming pool
- Aerobics
- Beauty services
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking class
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinners
- Waxing services
- Beach
- Makeup services
- Bike tours
- Hair treatments
- Live music/Performance
- Manicure
- Tour or class about local culture
- Pedicure
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Private beach area
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Entertainment staff
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The prices at Tembo House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Tembo House Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Tembo House Hotel.
