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Hotel Tembo House Hotel

Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Beachfront · Private Beach Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step. Airport shuttle
Tembo House Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1988 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
1,988 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

Loved the breakfast every morning, on the beach, truly wonderful. The hotel has a great location and loved my room as it was closest to the beach. Helpful staff at the hotel and welcoming. Great value for money. Definitely coming back soon.

Maximilian United Kingdom

Loved the staff, very helpful. Also the effort made to get us checked in early so I could attend an important meeting online.

Robyn Cambodia

Reception was fast and wonderful. Rooms were cute and cozy and the staff would pull our mosquito nets down every night. Location was excellent and breakfast was excellent

Juanita United States of America

Very helpful! Helped arrange the covid tests for flying.

George United States of America

The proximity to all attractions and beach access. The hotel has many room options including suits.

Suwayyed Bahrain

Everything about the the hotel was good. Definitely will be my first choice again in stone town.

Hani Sudan

Great location with many rooms options. The staff are so down to earth.

Suwayyed Bahrain

Abdul rahmani makame from the restaurant and Ronad who made eggs and crepe for breakfast were so friendly and smiling, it was amazing, they always made our day. Staff in general was super friendly. Bahari bungalow is a nice choice!

Milena Switzerland

Staff very nice and accommodating especially the people at the front desk!

Raul United States of America

Have a great breakfast and the most beautiful view, comfortable for honeymooners, near to the centre of the city . The staff is lovely and friendly.

Talabony Saudi Arabia

Excellent location!

9.4
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8.5
Very Good
1,988 reviews
  • 9.4

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Loved the breakfast every morning, on the beach, truly wonderful. The hotel has a great location and loved my room as it was closest to the beach. Helpful staff at the hotel and welcoming.”
    Maximilian Maximilian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the staff, very helpful. Also the effort made to get us checked in early so I could attend an important meeting online.”
    Robyn Robyn Cambodia Cambodia
  • “Reception was fast and wonderful. Rooms were cute and cozy and the staff would pull our mosquito nets down every night. Location was excellent and breakfast was excellent”
    Juanita Juanita United States of America United States of America
  • “Very helpful! Helped arrange the covid tests for flying.”
    George George United States of America United States of America
  • “The proximity to all attractions and beach access. The hotel has many room options including suits.”
    Suwayyed Suwayyed Bahrain Bahrain
  • “Everything about the the hotel was good. Definitely will be my first choice again in stone town.”
    Hani Hani Sudan Sudan
  • “Great location with many rooms options. The staff are so down to earth.”
    Suwayyed Suwayyed Bahrain Bahrain
  • “Abdul rahmani makame from the restaurant and Ronad who made eggs and crepe for breakfast were so friendly and smiling, it was amazing, they always made our day. Staff in general was super friendly.”
    Milena Milena Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Staff very nice and accommodating especially the people at the front desk!”
    Raul Raul United States of America United States of America
  • “Have a great breakfast and the most beautiful view, comfortable for honeymooners, near to the centre of the city . The staff is lovely and friendly.”
    Talabony Talabony Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

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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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

뀐 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

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good
1,988 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
    • Guests enjoyed the pool
    • Some guests said the restaurant could be better
    • Guests liked the view
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.4
    • Guests said beach access was good
    • Guests enjoyed the central location
  • Free WiFi7.6

See what guests loved the most:

  • Maximilian United Kingdom

    “Loved the breakfast every morning, on the beach, truly wonderful. The hotel has a great location and loved my room as it was closest to the beach. Helpful staff at the hotel and welcoming. Great value for money. Definitely coming back soon.”

  • Robyn Cambodia

    “Loved the staff, very helpful. Also the effort made to get us checked in early so I could attend an important meeting online.”

  • Juanita United States of America

    “Reception was fast and wonderful. Rooms were cute and cozy and the staff would pull our mosquito nets down every night. Location was excellent and breakfast was excellent ”

  • George United States of America

    “Very helpful! Helped arrange the covid tests for flying. ”

  • Suwayyed Bahrain

    “The proximity to all attractions and beach access. The hotel has many room options including suits. ”

  • Hani Sudan

    “Everything about the the hotel was good. Definitely will be my first choice again in stone town.”

  • Suwayyed Bahrain

    “Great location with many rooms options. The staff are so down to earth. ”

  • Milena Switzerland

    “Abdul rahmani makame from the restaurant and Ronad who made eggs and crepe for breakfast were so friendly and smiling, it was amazing, they always made our day. Staff in general was super friendly. Bahari bungalow is a nice choice! ”

  • Raul United States of America

    “Staff very nice and accommodating especially the people at the front desk! ”

  • Talabony Saudi Arabia

    “Have a great breakfast and the most beautiful view, comfortable for honeymooners, near to the centre of the city . The staff is lovely and friendly.”

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  • Why is it called the Freddie Mercury apartment?

    because Freddie him self was staying there and its Freddie Mercury House


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  • Is there free shuttle from the airport to this place

    we charge 15$


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  • How many minutes walk to the beach

    free access to the beach


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  • How much is the airport transfer and can you organise a transfer to another area of Zanzibar?

    we can arrange any transfer in zanzibar


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  • I would like to make a late check-out. Is it possible? if yes, how much would it cost and when would I need to leave the hotel then?

    will give u for free till 12pm and depends till what time you want?


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  • Do you have a television set in the rooms

    yes with cable


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  • can i have offer for 2 rooms from 31 July to 2 August 2020. 1 room is for couple 2nd room is for children (twin bends)

    yes rooms available


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  • 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 hotel


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  • If we want to stay for almost 3days ,the amount we pay are included with food ,I mean lunch and dinner or only breakfast

    the amount will be with bed and breakfast


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  • Is swimming pool free?

    free for hotel guest


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  • Does the hotel have a lift? My mother is elderly and cannot walk up flights of stairs

    we don't have lift but we have rooms on the ground floor


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  • Will a shuttle be able to collect us from the airport at 01.40am and will we be able to check in at this time?

    yes 20$ yes you can check in but depends with your booking and check in dates


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    Asked about: Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Annex Building
  • is the annex far from the main hotel? \\can we have breakfast on the terrace of the main hotel? How far is annex from main hotel?

    breakfast at main building Tembo hotel and annex is a cross the road from main building tembo hotel


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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    starts 20 December to end of Feb


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  • Is the 15$ transfer from airport to your place per person? What about for a group of 3 or 4? How much will it be?

    for group up 6 15$ morning and night 20$


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  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    we have beach but not private, i think no one has private beach in zanzibar


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  • Is the pool now fully repaired/functioning?

    now is closed till july


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  • Why is it called the Freddie Mercury apartment?

    because Freddie him self was staying there and its Freddie Mercury House


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  • Is there free shuttle from the airport to this place

    we charge 15$


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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom Annex Building
  • How many minutes walk to the beach

    free access to the beach


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  • How much is the airport transfer and can you organise a transfer to another area of Zanzibar?

    we can arrange any transfer in zanzibar


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  • I would like to make a late check-out. Is it possible? if yes, how much would it cost and when would I need to leave the hotel then?

    will give u for free till 12pm and depends till what time you want?


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  • Do you have a television set in the rooms

    yes with cable


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  • can i have offer for 2 rooms from 31 July to 2 August 2020. 1 room is for couple 2nd room is for children (twin bends)

    yes rooms available


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  • 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 hotel


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  • If we want to stay for almost 3days ,the amount we pay are included with food ,I mean lunch and dinner or only breakfast

    the amount will be with bed and breakfast


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  • Is swimming pool free?

    free for hotel guest


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  • Does the hotel have a lift? My mother is elderly and cannot walk up flights of stairs

    we don't have lift but we have rooms on the ground floor


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  • Will a shuttle be able to collect us from the airport at 01.40am and will we be able to check in at this time?

    yes 20$ yes you can check in but depends with your booking and check in dates


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    Asked about: Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Annex Building
  • is the annex far from the main hotel? \\can we have breakfast on the terrace of the main hotel? How far is annex from main hotel?

    breakfast at main building Tembo hotel and annex is a cross the road from main building tembo hotel


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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    starts 20 December to end of Feb


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  • Is the 15$ transfer from airport to your place per person? What about for a group of 3 or 4? How much will it be?

    for group up 6 15$ morning and night 20$


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  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    we have beach but not private, i think no one has private beach in zanzibar


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  • Is the pool now fully repaired/functioning?

    now is closed till july


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An Inside Look at Tembo House Hotel

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.

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Old Fort of Zanzibar
    0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders
    0.2 miles
  • The Zanzibar Curio shop
    0.2 miles
  • Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
    0.2 miles
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    0.2 miles
  • Old Dispensary
    0.4 miles
  • Peace Memorial Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Cinema Afrique
    0.6 miles
  • Maruhubi Historical Sites
    1.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar livingstone
    0 miles
  • Restaurant bahari restaurant
    0 miles
  • Restaurant night food market ( forodhani garden)
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    3.1 miles
  • Cheetah's Rock
    7.1 miles
  • Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP
    8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea indian ocean
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    4.3 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
    49.9 miles
How to get to Tembo House Hotel from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Tembo Bahari Restaurant

    Food: African, American, Chinese, British, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, Australian, Local, Asian, International, European, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Amenities of Tembo House Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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
  • 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
  • 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
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup 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
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
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
  • Honeymoon suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free! All pools are free of charge

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • 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
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Swahili

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Children & Beds

Child policies

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.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
$25 per child, per night
13 - 17 years
Extra bed by request
$35 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Maestro Mastercard Visa Tembo House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Tembo House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 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

  • 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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tembo House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Library
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Private beach area
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Aerobics

  • Tembo House Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.

  • Room options at Tembo House Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Family

  • 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.

  • Yes, Tembo House Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Tembo House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Tembo House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Tembo House Hotel by:

    • Taxi 10min

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Tembo House Hotel.

  • Check-in at Tembo House Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.6

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