Tembo Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Sports facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974
  • 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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Tembo Palace Hotel places you steps from Old Fort and within a short 5-minute stroll of House of Wonders. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, 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. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. 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 Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tembo Palace Hotel

Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tembo Palace Hotel offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. An area shuttle within 0 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Tembo Palace Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tembo Palace Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 41-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
Dining and recreation facilities are located across the street at Tembo Hotel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and American Express. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tembo Palace Hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tembo Palace Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, Tembo Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tembo Palace Hotel?

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

Is there a spa on site at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tembo Palace Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

Tembo Palace 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 6:00 PM.

What makes Tembo Palace Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tembo Palace Hotel.

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Tembo Palace Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.