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8.2

4,636 reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, P.O box 3974, Tanzania

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tembo House Hotel

Welcome to the Tembo House Hotel, a stunning 4-star escape nestled in the heart of Zanzibar! Just a quick 0.7mi from the vibrant city center, this beachfront paradise is ready to sweep you off your feet. With prices starting at just $129, you're positioned perfectly to dive into the local culture while also reveling in the luxury of a private beach area where the shimmering ocean waits just for you. Picture yourself lounging with a cocktail in hand, as live music adds to the island's laid-back groove.

With over 4,636 rave reviews, it's clear that guests are head over heels in love with the delightful amenities offered at Tembo House. Start your mornings off right with the complimentary breakfast before diving into an array of activities, including snorkeling and soaking up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool. Feeling adventurous? Make use of the free parking and set off to explore nearby attractions or relax in the garden while your kids have fun at the onsite playground. Treat yourself to a little pampering with the Turkish steam bath or unwind with a massage—just a few of the indulgent options waiting for you!

The charm of the Tembo House Hotel doesn’t stop there. Whether you prefer a cozy night in your air-conditioned room with ocean views or a gastronomic delight at the charming on-site restaurant, this place has got you covered. Families are warmly welcomed, with options like babysitting services and kids' meals available so you can soak in every moment of your getaway. Don’t forget to take a seat on the sun deck and enjoy breathtaking sunsets—those Instagram moments just got real! Ready to create unforgettable memories? The Tembo House Hotel is waiting for your arrival!

As you explore the enchanting offerings of Tembo House Hotel, get ready to make a splash in their remarkable outdoor pools! With multiple adults-only pools, including a stunning infinity pool that seems to stretch into the horizon, you’ll find the perfect spot to bask in the warm sunshine. Picture yourself sipping a cool drink while enjoying panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It’s a serene escape where the only demand is the sun’s rays kissing your skin and the relaxing sound of water lapping around you.

Dining at the Tembo House Hotel is akin to embarking on a culinary journey without ever having to leave the premises! The Tembo Bahari Restaurant presents an eclectic menu that caters to every craving. Whether you’re yearning for flavorful local dishes or tempting seafood inspired by the vibrant cultures of Zanzibar, your taste buds are in for a treat! In a vibrant setting that blends traditional and modern decor, you can create lasting memories over delightful meals with family or an intimate dinner under the twinkling stars—it’s a feast fit for any occasion.

At the Tembo House Hotel, every moment is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories! From the lively evenings with live music that entice you to wash away the day's adventures with a dance, to the peaceful contemplation on the sun deck while watching the sunset paint the sky—there's an ambiance to suit every mood. For families, there's an onsite playground where kids can unleash their energy, ensuring that parents also get a moment of peace to indulge in a massage or a steam bath. With so many delightful activities and experiences waiting for you, all that’s left is for you to come and make some island magic at the Tembo House Hotel!

Closest airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

4.9mi

Julius Nyerere International Airport

49.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Turkish/Steam Bath

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Golf course

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

Family room at Annex Building in Tembo House Hotel

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Family Annex Building, 3 King

3 King Size Beds

755 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our spacious 753 sqft Family Room at the Annex Building, offering three king-sized beds and accommodations for 6 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, extra-long beds, and free toiletries in the private bathroom.

Twin Room at Annex Building - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Annex Building, 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the comfort of a spacious 237 sqft Twin Room in our Annex Building, perfect for single occupancy. Enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, extra long beds, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing stay for 2 adults and 1 child.

Freddie Mercury Apartments with Balcony & City View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Freddie Mercury Apartment, City View, Single Use, Balcony

2 Double Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

860 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Experience the Freddie Mercury Apartments, a spacious 861 sqft city-view apartment with a private balcony, 2 twin beds, and a queen size bed, perfect for 4 adults and 2 children, featuring air conditioning and a well-equipped kitchenette. Explore the city and unwind on the terrace after a thrilling day.

Twin Room with Balcony City View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Room - 2 Double, City View, Single Use, Balcony

2 Double Beds

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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Experience stunning city views from the balcony in our spacious Twin Room, perfect for single occupancy. Enjoy 2 double beds, air conditioning, and complimentary toiletries in this 323 sqft room.

Standard Twin Room - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Room - 2 Double, Single Use

2 Double Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Book our spacious Standard Twin Room for a comfortable stay, with 237 sqft of space and two extra-long twin beds, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Family Room with Balcony & Sea View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Family, Sea View, Single Use, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Minibar

x4

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Enjoy a spacious Family Room with a balcony and stunning sea view. Accommodating up to 4 adults and 2 children, the room features air conditioning, extra-long beds, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Deluxe Suite with Balcony & Beach View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Deluxe Suite, Beach View, Single Use, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Indulge in our Deluxe Suite with a beach view, boasting a private balcony, spacious 323 sqft area, and a king size bed. Perfect for a single guest or a couple with one child, you can unwind in style with ocean vistas and extra-long beds.

Triple Room With Balcony & Sea View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Triple Room, Sea View, Single Use, Balcony

3 Double Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x3

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Experience a spacious Triple Room with a stunning ocean view, private balcony, and three extra-long twin beds, perfect for a group of friends or a family with one child. Enjoy the luxury of air conditioning and free toiletries in this stylish 323 sqft accommodation.

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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Room - 2 Double, Sea View, Single Use, Balcony

2 Double Beds

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in a serene getaway with a stunning sea view from your private balcony. This cozy twin room welcomes solo travelers with spacious comfort, air conditioning, and extra-long beds.

Triple Room at Annex Building in Tembo House Hotel

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Annex Building, Triple

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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Stay comfortably in our spacious 388 sqft Triple Room at the Annex Building, featuring a King and Queen size bed, perfect for 4 adults and 2 children. Enjoy air conditioning, extra-long beds, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Double Room with Balcony City View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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King Room, City View, Single Use, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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Experience luxury in our spacious Double Room with a balcony offering stunning city views, perfect for single occupancy, featuring a comfortable king-size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Enjoy the extra-long beds and 323 sqft of space.

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View - single occupancy in Tembo House Hotel

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King Room, Sea View, Single Use, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

235 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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Experience luxury and comfort in our 237 sqft Double Room with a private balcony and stunning sea view. Enjoy a spacious king-size bed and the soothing ocean breeze with the ocean view and air conditioning.

Guest reviews

8.2

4,636 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Laith

9.1

December 2023

The manager Abdul Aziz was very accommodating and even checked in on me and my family every morning at breakfast. He and the other staff t Tembo were excellent and delivered high quality service. The hotel itself is ideally located in old town and you can easily walk to the local market, the old fort, the palace museum and a lot of great eating spots. Additionally you can easily take a boat from the beach to Prison Island.

In terms of booking it would be nice to confirm whether the room booked is located in the main hotel building (which is shown in the pictures) or one of the other buildings to avoid misleading anyone.

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Antoine

8.2

December 2023

We returned to Tembo as it's a great location, right near old town and on the water. It's a beautiful, historic building, and the staff are incredibly friendly.

There's a new bar opened downstairs, next door, and the music was VERY loud. When I called the reception, they were very nice and said they would go ask them to turn it down, but it remained quite loud every night. We were there several years ago and didn't have this issue, but noise is a problem for us so we probably would not return :(

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Grace

9.1

September 2022

The Freddie Mercury building is really cool, the apartment itself was beautifully furnished, the bathrooms had gorgeous blue tiles and bath area, the Tembo Hotel had 2 other buildings with facilities we could use, including one building that had a game floor, there were 3 pools available to swim in, including a rooftop pool from which we watched a gorgeous sunset, the whole hotel is just really well done and charming. Very special space.

The Freddie Mercury building is awesome but part of its awesomeness is that it's in an old building. It's beautifully well-kept and renovated but, being an old building, it did have that gross pipe smell in the bathroom, which you could smell in the master bedroom because the bathroom door is a curtain.

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Gaynor

9.1

December 2023

Location was amazing. So close to all sights and a gorgeous traditional Swahili property. Loved sitting at the front on the beach and watching the thriving local life just before and during sunset. The staff are so friendly and kind. Food was good and rooms comfortable

Noise from the bar next door when we were trying to sleep for our early flight the next morning

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Maura

9.1

February 2024

The location was great and the staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious. You were steps from the beach and breakfast was very good. Really enjoyed our time at the location.

I don't really have any complaints. It was a nice hotel

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Bavani

10

December 2023

Everything at the hotel was incredible, location, safety, cleanliness and facilities. The staff is absolutely phenomenal! Every single staff member assisted us with a smile, they were very helpful and kind. I fell ill on the trip and the staff took care of us during the time which was very kind and caring of them. A special thank you to Salim Richard who served me hand made ginger tea on time! The host team, receptionists, porters, cleaners, restaurant staff and management were incredible and made my stay pleasant. I was impressed with the amenities such as luggage rooms and showers even though I checked out early and had a late flight back home. A very pleasant stay, I would definitely recommend this hotel!

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Cha

10

January 2024

One thing I really appreciated when it came to the wifi is that you didn't have to continue to remember the password! Also, the rooms are huge!!!! The breakfast was amazing, and the other food options were good too. I love that there were so many pools to pick from. The beach next to the hotel is really busy, so I didn't go in there, but I did excursions and was able to swim in other places. This hotel is very walkable! Also, if you want alcohol, just go across to the store and get some. It is way cheaper than going to another bar or restaurant. Lastly, I want to shoutout Feisal, who works at the Tembo apartment City View section of the hotel. He helped me when I first arrived, and he has been helpful the entire time. All in all, this place is legit!!!

NA

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Sarah

8.2

July 2022

I particularly enjoyed the breakfast, there were many food options. I noted that the staff are very helpful and quick to respond on requests. Also I liked that there were adequate mirrors and pools in both buildings. The lounging area especially in the main hotel was adequate for people waiting to check-in. The beds were comfortable and there was hairdryer in the bathroom.

Normally in most hotels I have been to, they serve welcome drinks which could have been very refreshing for us coming from a flight. Second, the guy preparing the omelette during breakfast made it very salty. My best-friend, she had the same comment on the omelette. Lastly, our room in the extension area was not well lighted being the lights were yellow and located on the walls only. We had to do our makeup in the washroom where light was better.

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Cha

10

January 2024

I stayed for a few days a few weeks prior so when I returned to the island, I decided to stay here again. My experiences were the same. Everyone is super helpful. I really want to shoutout Ahmed Omar, who is the FB manager. He was so kind and always dressed to impress! His warm smile while greeting customers and his helpfulness where top notch. On the other hand, I want to shoutout Is-Hak Ussi, a head waiter. Every time I need something, and he was around, he got it for me. He really looked out for me, and I am grateful. However, these are just 2 of many who work here. Thus, regardless of who you run into, you will always be surrounded by amazing people!

NA! Nothing not to like!

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John

8.2

May 2022

The hotel is beautiful and right in the center of Stone town and by the water. You can find everything just a stones throw away from the hotel. The facilities are old and delightful all made in wood and stone and it feels like you are walking in around in a historical building which I think it is. You can see a lot of old pictures of the buildings history and old salons with wonderful interior. Overall very pleasing to the eye. The rooms are in the same style and we lived in the main building in a room on the top floor which had balconies with a lovely view. The pools are amazing. Especially the one on the 2nd floor which had a wonderful view as well. The breakfast buffet is great and offers everything from a big variety of fresh fruit, cereals, juices, bread etc. and they also have a omelette station with wonderful chefs who made delicious omelettes. The staff was really nice and helpful as well. I especially remember the waiter Abdu-Rahman who was really nice and the guys who helped us with our bags up through all those stairs.

With this having the location it has, be ready to start haggling as soon as you get out of the hotel gates. It's a part of living in the center but it still needs a warning if you don't have the energy for it. Even though being charming in an old and rustic way it could still need some freshening up in some places. If you have a room to the streets it can be quite noisy. It didn't bother us though. We asked for a crib before arriving but didn't get one on arrival. It wasn't a big issue for us so we didn't ask for one again but obviously it was forgotten. The restaurant was okay but a little uneven. Some dishes were really tasty and some less tasty.

Points of Interest Around Tembo House Hotel

Attractions

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

0.1mi

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

0.2mi

Stone Town

0.3mi

Darajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)

0.4mi

Mwanakwerekwe Market

2.8mi

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park

13.5mi

Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon

31.1mi

Restaurants

Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • Chinese
  • British
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Middle Eastern
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • 0
  • Local
  • Asian
  • International
  • European
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Tembo House Hotel

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Turkish/Steam Bath

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Beach

Golf course

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Tembo House Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Tembo House Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tembo House Hotel?

Your reservation at Tembo House Hotel includes a check-in time of 12:00 PM and a check-out time of 10:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Tembo House Hotel?

Yes, Tembo House Hotel offers complimentary on-site parking in a private and secure area. There's no need to make a reservation for parking.

How much does a stay at Tembo House Hotel cost?

The beginning rate for stays at Tembo House Hotel is $129. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Tembo House Hotel?

The Tembo House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Family rooms, Twin rooms, Apartments, Suites, and Double rooms. Occupancies range from single to six adults and three children, with bed sizes including King, Queen, and Twin beds. Room sizes vary from 237 sqft to 861 sqft. None of the rooms allow smoking.

What activities does Tembo House Hotel offer?

Guests at Tembo House Hotel can make the most of their time by enjoying the hotel's ample leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or the infinity pool with stunning views, both available year-round. Families can also take advantage of the kids' pool. For dining, the on-site Tembo Bahari Restaurant offers a variety of cuisines and atmospheres, such as family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic, catering to different preferences. Guests seeking relaxation can indulge in the Turkish/steam bath or spa facilities while the more active guests can explore the hotel's private beach area or nearby golf course. The hotel also offers a picnic area, sun deck, and garden for guests to enjoy, providing a range of options to enhance their stay.

Does Tembo House Hotel feature a pool area?

Yes, the hotel does have pools. The hotel offers three outdoor pools. Pool 1 and Pool 3 are available all season with a shallow end and a view, while Pool 2 is an infinity pool. All pools at the hotel have age restrictions and are for adults only.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Tembo House Hotel?

The Tembo House Hotel features the Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offering a wide range of cuisines including African, American, Chinese, British, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, local, Asian, International, European, and Grill BBQ. The restaurant caters to various ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic, providing diverse dining options for guests staying at the hotel.

Can I use my credit card at Tembo House Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Tembo House Hotel. They accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Cash is also accepted as a payment method.