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Tembo House Hotel

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524

Place, Old Fort
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Forodhani Gardens
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Slave Market
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Exceptional

Sea view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Wonderful

Ocean view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, a table with a fruit bowl, and a hanging chair.

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

Excellent

Sea view
32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A four-poster bed with white canopy, red bedspread, and decorative pillows.

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Excellent

Sea view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A four-poster bed with a red bedspread and white canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with red curtains.

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Wonderful

55 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with a wooden four-poster bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a red bedspread.

Double Room at Annex building

Good

City view
22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding and a wooden headboard. There are wall-mounted lamps and a ceiling fan.

Twin Room at Annex building

Excellent

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Large Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside lamps.

Triple Room at Annex building

Excellent

City view
26 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedspreads and white linens. There are wall-mounted lamps and a large mirror above the beds.

Family Room at Annex Building

Exceptional

City view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden table with a tray, and a mirror with ornate frame.

Standard Double Room

Good

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, a small table, and a decorative rug.

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, a table with a fruit bowl, and a chair with a red and gold pattern.

Standard Triple Room

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

Garden view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden ceiling, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Exceptional

Beach view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A room with wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, two wooden chairs, a table, and a clock on the wall.

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Exceptional

Ocean view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, and a small table.

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Exceptional

Sea view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A large, ornate bed with a red bedspread and white pillows, positioned in a room with a window and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Double Room with Balcony and City view

Very good

City view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with red bedding, a large mirror, and a wooden nightstand.

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

City view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Double Room with City view

Wonderful

City view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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 Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders.

What's nearby

Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hamamni Persian Baths - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Secret Garden - ‬7 min walk
‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

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

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.

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Pool
Kids’ pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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 self 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

3 buildings
3 floors
At least 80% organic food
Built in 1992
Colonial architecture
Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Living plant wall
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritised
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic drinking straws
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Some LED lighting used
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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 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.

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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 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$201, 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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect.

Fantastic hotel in colonial style. Not new and shing but an experience in itself. Situated right on the beach and at the same time in the middle of Stonetown. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Amenities

Old hotel. Rooms are disappointing and it it very noicy in the corridors. Dry hotel (no alcohol). Only reason for three stars is location.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana

10 Sept 2025

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

cute hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

27 Feb 2025

Liked: Amenities

Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets