Tembo House Hotel - Zanzibar

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaShangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
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Tembo House Hotel - Zanzibar
Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff8.9
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples36%
Families36%
Groups14%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.4
Staff8.9
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples36%
Families36%
Groups14%
Solo13%

Historic beachfront hotel with three swimming pools in Stone Town

Amenities & Pools

Tembo House Hotel offers three swimming pools, including an infinity pool and a rooftop pool with ocean views. The hotel provides a full-service spa with hammam, body treatments, massages, and beauty services. Guests have access to free private parking, an airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange and concierge.

Rooms & Suites

Each room at Tembo House Hotel is decorated with wood carved furniture and a Swahili four-poster bed, plus a seating area with TV and air conditioning. The bathrooms include a traditional hammam bath, and most rooms have a balcony with sea or pool views. Deluxe Suites with sea front views and private balconies are available.

Dining & Cuisine

The hotel's Bahari Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with tropical juices and exotic seafood on the menu. Room service operates 24 hours, and packed lunches can be arranged for day trips. A snack bar, kids' meals, and special diet menus are also available.

Location & Excursions

Tembo House Hotel is a 3-minute walk from the House of Wonders and Old Fort in Stone Town. The hotel is on the beachfront, with direct access to the sea and private beach area. Nearby attractions include Forodhani Gardens, Peace Memorial Museum, and the Freddie Mercury Museum just around the corner.

Family & Wellness

The hotel has a children's playground, babysitting services, and a kids' pool. Spa treatments include massages, facials, body scrubs, and couple's massage. Family rooms with multiple balconies and sea views are available, along with board games and strollers upon request.

  • Swimming Pools: Three pools including infinity and rooftop options
  • History: Guest of notable figures including Freddie Mercury
  • Location: 3 min walk to House of Wonders and Old Fort
  • Dining: Bahari Restaurant with local seafood and tropical juices
  • Spa: Full spa with hammam, massages, and body treatments
  • Family: Children's playground, babysitting, and family rooms
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:73
Former name
tembo house hotel & apartments
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Elegant Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/Drinks

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Picnic area/Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/Gym

Aerobics

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/Commercial services

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby stroller
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Toys
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Turkish bath
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make-up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Ocean view
  • Beach view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Tembo House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 130 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 4.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Old Fort of Zanzibar
100 yd
Museums
House of Wonders
100 yd
Historic Site
Stone Town
100 yd
Museums
Sultan's Palace
100 yd
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
100 yd
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
100 yd
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
100 yd
Parks
Forodhani Park
100 yd
200 Hurumzi Street
The Zanzibar Curio shop
100 yd
Kelele Square
100 yd
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
100 yd
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
100 yd
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
100 yd
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
100 yd
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
100 yd
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
100 yd
Restaurant
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Tuna sea view restaurant
0 yd
Restaurant
Taarab Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Monsoon Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Ocean Grill
100 yd
Restaurant
Masa Japanese Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Lazuli
100 yd
Restaurant
Stone Town Cafe
100 yd

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