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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Aerial view
Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view
View from property
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

Map
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room at Annex building

Double Room at Annex building

Double Room at Annex building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room with City view

Double Room with City view

Double Room with City view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room at Annex building

Triple Room at Annex building

Triple Room at Annex building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room at Annex building

Twin Room at Annex building | View from room

Twin Room at Annex building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Balcony and City view

Double Room with Balcony and City view

Double Room with Balcony and City view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Tembo House Hotel places you in the centre of Zanzibar Town, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 161 square feet (15 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Nakupenda Beach and Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Tembo House Hotel, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1992
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Tembo House Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tembo House Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Up to 5 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tembo House Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tembo House Hotel?

Tembo House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo House Hotel?

As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on 17 May 2025 start from NZ$212.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tembo House Hotel?

Yep, Tembo House Hotel has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Tembo House Hotel?

Yep, Tembo House Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Tembo House Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tembo House Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Tembo House Hotel have a pool?

Tembo House Hotel has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Tembo House Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that Tembo House Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Tembo House Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tembo House Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tembo House Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Tembo House Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tembo House Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tembo House Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 821 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property. The hospitality of the staff in all areas, the open lay out of the property and proximity of dining to the ocean, the clean and beautiful rooms, and the quality and variety of food options at the breakfast buffet. The property is perfectly located at walking distance to shops, restaurants and main markets. I would definitely stay here again without a doubt. A big thank you to Tembo House!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
10/10, for the price you get a lot! Would highly recommend. Room was spacious and v clean. Extremely friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to help. Great location and they also offered to store our luggage when we went on safari. So glad we chose this property. Cannot fault it. Thank you for a great stay from room 3000 ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Portage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building. Close to local attractions. Good food. Walkable. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

H.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy Tembo Hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

filip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice property, friendly staff, sloppy operation

First they put this into the wrong room, smaller than what we paid for. Then the next day they moved us into a correct from, which was new and very pleasant. We wanted to come back for one more day, and they took our money. However, they then misplaced the records, so it took several hours to check back in. In retrospect, we should have booked the final night through hotels.com not with the hotel directly! It would've saved us a lot of waiting and frustration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henry, Kampala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept with antique feeling and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great facility but disappointing service.

My wife and I stayed for part of our honeymoon. The hotel was great, the room was lovely, brilliant location with amazing pool and views over the beach. Very disappointed with the service, getting frustrated emails when my flight was delayed by 5 hours and I was trying to rearrange my taxi, then being accused of not paying for it. Minor heads up, they don’t serve alcohol in the hotel so no chance for sunset cocktails. This wasn’t clear until check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fimo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sebastiano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawn, Gatineau

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The building as a piece of Zanzibar history is an asset, are as the friendliness of morning staff. It stops there. Upon checkin we were provided a room adjacent to the eating area, where there is no privacy as the room opens onto people eating. The window looks put at a wall, the bathroom window is at street level and the a/c was not working. Despite efforts to fix the a/c, this was not successful and we requested another room. Upon being informed there was no other rooms available we left the sauna that was our room to walk along the beach. The pictures on the website of the beach area and the reality that the private beach is simply the length of the lounge chairs partitioned by a small room from the very public and very busy beach. Since it's a commercial area for tour boats and other vessels, you can't move without being harassed to buy something or tour to Prison Island. Plus it's not an ideal area for swimming. Upon return to the hotel we were informed a room was found, which turned out to be worse than the original room. It was next to the pool, so no privacy and the beach area is quite busy at night, so no sleep. The next day we found other accomodations and checked out of Tempo House Hotel. For anyone wanting to drink, there is no alcohol sold at this property. Further, people are coming and going without vérification they are guests, which is a safety concern. This property is a high price hostel. Period.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jakob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced Very old hotel, rooms and hotel not well cleaned, chaotic check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Per

Travelled with family
Allt var ok. 3 stjärnigt hotell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Really beautiful location with great pools. Right on the ocean. We loved it! The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024