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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 8 km from Tembo House Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
3 extra-large double beds
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vasile
    Romania Romania
    everything was great. the hotel staff are friendly and very helpful. we really liked it, that we could take a shower after the check out, as we had a late flight. we warmly recommend this hotel.
  • Abeku
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Nice staff members who were very friendly and helpful.
  • Jo
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great location. Overlooking the Ocean. Has a sense of stepping back in time.
  • Antine
    France France
    Friendliness of staff, Varied (included) breakfast, location (very central, walking distance from pedestrian Stonetown, 15min car ride from airport, ideal for a last night in town), traditional decoration, good wifi
  • Peter
    Sweden Sweden
    Hotel is old style and very different from modern sterile hotels, almost colonial. Staff very helpful and happy Room and bed very comfortable Swimming pools, and beach location make it very relaxed for a city hotel. The day we checked out, our...
  • Tirop
    Kenya Kenya
    Where to start? The location is very convenient! Everything runs like clockwork. Everyone understands their job and does it well. The are staff very amenable and helpful. They helped us navigate the area and consistently gave recommendations...
  • Shakira
    Australia Australia
    The hotel was absolutely beautiful! The architecture and decorating was incredible and very aesthetically pleasing. Location was amazing very central with many nice stores and restaurants around very walkable and right on the beautiful beach. The...
  • Salim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel and amazing views beach ocean lovely pool on roof over looking ocean ! Perfect for Halal food and environment free from Alcohol ! Great staff GM Mr Abdul Aziz was great guy did everything to help my request and I enjoyed my stay...
  • Stephanie
    Malta Malta
    Rooms are huge with a well size bathroom. Location is perfect, 1min to the ocean front Pool looked clean but we didnt have time to use it. There are two pools, one on the rooftop is super nice because you get to see the sunrise Staff were very...
  • Kaylene
    Australia Australia
    Great location to explore Stonetown Beautiful historic property Freddie Mercury spacious apartment has 2 AC bedrooms and 2 lge beautiful bathrooms.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is swimming pool free?

    free for hotel guest
    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 Feb
    Answered on 18 October 2019
  • Is there free shuttle from the airport to this place

    we charge 15$
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • How much is the airport transfer and can you organise a transfer to another area of Zanzibar?

    we can arrange any transfer in zanzibar
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • Why is it called the Freddie Mercury apartment?

    because Freddie him self was staying there and its Freddie Mercury House
    Answered 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 hotel
    Answered on 29 November 2019
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

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

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Swahili

House rules
Tembo House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
8+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Tembo House Hotel

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Aerobics
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Facial treatments
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Waxing services
    • Beach
    • Make up services
    • Bike tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • Manicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • 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

  • Room options at Tembo House Hotel include:

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

  • Tembo House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

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

  • Tembo House Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • The prices at Tembo House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Tembo House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Tembo House Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.