Hotel Tembo House Hotel
Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1534 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*7.5* The Zanzibar Curio shop: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)
*7.7* Old Fort of Zanzibar: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)
Tembo House Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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One of our top picks in Zanzibar City.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.
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.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Bookers love...
“friendly staff”
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“stone town”
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“perfect location”
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“boutique style”
Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4
Breakfast Info
Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Freddie Mercury Apartment
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Single Room
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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Triple Room
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Twin Room with Sea View
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom - Annex Building
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Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Annex Building
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Family Suite Annex Building
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Tembo House Hotel & Apartments is situated at the heart of Zanzibar Stone Town by the picturesque seafront. The magnificent main Building has had various functions over the past centuries Between 1834 and 1884 it served as the American Consulate.
Closest Landmarks *
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral0.1 miles
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Old Fort of Zanzibar0.1 miles
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House of Wonders0.2 miles
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The Zanzibar Curio shop0.2 miles
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Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar0.2 miles
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Hamamni Persian Baths0.2 miles
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Old Dispensary0.4 miles
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Peace Memorial Museum0.5 miles
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Cinema Afrique0.6 miles
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Maruhubi Historical Sites1.9 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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quality super market Supermarket0.6 miles
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livingstone Cafe/Bar0 miles
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bahari restaurant Restaurant0 miles
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night food market ( forodhani garden) Restaurant0 miles
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one stop Supermarket0 miles
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zanzibar gallery Supermarket0 miles
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darajani market Market0.2 miles
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fruit market Market0.2 miles
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spice market Market0.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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indian ocean Ocean/Sea0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Kisauni Airport4.3 miles
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Julius Nyerere Airport49.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Prison Island - Changuu Private Island3.1 miles
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Cheetah's Rock7.1 miles
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Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP8 miles
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Kichwele Forest Reserve12.5 miles
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Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park15.2 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Great property in a superb location. Breakfast was very good too! Fresh made-to-order omelets and crepes by the water”
United States of America“Great location. Great air conditioning.”
Germany“Good location, staff helpful always smiling ”
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Tembo Bahari Restaurant
Food: African, American, Chinese, British, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, Australian, Local, Asian, International, European, Grill/BBQ
5 reasons to choose Tembo House Hotel
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The staff speaks English
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One of our top picks in Zanzibar City
Facilities of Tembo House Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Aerobics Off-site Additional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Darts
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Pool and Spa
- Swimming 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
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool with view
- Swimming pool toys
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Convenience store (on site)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swedish
- Swahili
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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
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 1 year |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
| 5 - 12 years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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$25 per child, per night |
| 13 - 17 years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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$35 per child, per night |
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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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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Guests staying at Tembo House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
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 11:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Tembo House Hotel by:
- Taxi 10 minutes
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The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Tembo House Hotel accepts the following payment methods:
- Booking.com Wallet
- China UnionPay
- American Express
- Apple Pay
- iDEAL
- Mastercard
- Discover
- Visa
- PayPal
- JCB
- Diners Club
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Tembo House Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Tembo Bahari Restaurant
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Room options at Tembo House Hotel include:
- Suite
- Apartment
- Single
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Family
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In total, there are 68 rooms at Tembo House Hotel.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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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 following parking options are available to guests staying at Tembo House Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Tembo House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Themed dinners
- Tour or class about local culture
- Cooking class
- Live music/Performance
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Aerobics
- Waxing services
- Private beach area
- Entertainment staff
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
