Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Check-in date:
20 Mar 2026
Check-out date:
21 Mar 2026
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2 guests
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Tembo House Hotel

ex. Tembo House Hotel & Apartments

Located just 8 minutes on foot from the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church", the stylish 4-star Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar ensures hassle-free stays by offering 24-hour reception, late check-out, and wake-up calls. The Peace Memorial Museum is within reach of the smoke-free hotel, which is located on a coastline.

Standing merely 0.8 km from the medical authorities like Old Dispensary Medical Center, the hotel is situated in the Stone Town district, merely 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop. A picturesque beach is about a 5-minute stroll from the Tembo Zanzibar. There is Malindi only 1.1 km away, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is in proximity to the accommodation.

This Zanzibar hotel features 85 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini-fridge-bar and tea/coffee making equipment. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Guests can enjoy views of the garden.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the Tembo. The American-style Tembo Bahari restaurant in the property offers dishes for breakfast. The restaurant serves Middle Eastern cuisine. There is also a lounge bar. You can try American cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.

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This Zanzibar hotel features 85 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini-fridge-bar and tea/coffee making equipment. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Guests can enjoy views of the garden.
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Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access

Internet connection

  • Wi-Fi

Parking

  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Valet parking

Transfer

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities & entertainments

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

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

Kitchen has

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For business

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

For children

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

Leisure facilities

  • Private beach
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • 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

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Rooms have

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

Bathroom has

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 12:00 until 23:59
Check-out: until 10:00
  • Extra beds
  • The number of extra beds allowed in a room - 1.

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8.3 /10

Henry

8/10

2022-06-25

The room was fashionable and neat with hair dryers, shower caps and bath sheets in the family bathroom.

Linda

8/10

2022-05-21

The stay was absolutely perfect. My room was immaculate, huge and I met amicable staff, we had friendlycommunication.

Bernard

8/10

2022-04-20

Every detail in this hotel was very good, I loved rooms and food.

David

10/10

2022-03-27

Clean hotel, I loved location and rooms. The restaurant was great in the reception area here, I had hot dishes. The bathroom was amazing, with a shower, hair dryers and bath sheets.

Josh

8/10

2022-01-18

The hotel was faultless and had nice location and rooms. I booked a room with a big bed, tea/coffee and cell. I stayed in this venue for 3 nights and I loved it.

Neil

9/10

2022-01-03

Food was good and I have nothing but real good memories from this trip. The venue was charming, I liked the stay and the location was unbeatable next to the port and the park/ very helpful and hospitable staff, the Stone Town. The rooms were brand-new with twin bed, the staff were helpful!

Maurice

9/10

2022-01-01

I had really great days staying at this good city hotel. Charming staff, airy room. The food for breakfast was delicious and yummy.

Matt

9/10

2021-12-19

Hotel decor was gorgeous, I liked fabulous staff and location. There were milk, breads, cereal, cakes and pastries at breakfast. Cute lobby. The pool was great, views were lovely, and its parking was handy. Excellent stay in the lively area.

Barbara

8/10

2021-11-18

Amiable and professional stuff who where always there to help. Savoury buffet breakfast with a nice view, loved the food choices. Actually everything was very good, my next choice again in Zanzibar.

Bill

8/10

2021-10-26

Free breakfast, perfect staff; brilliant location.

Bob

10/10

2021-10-17

Staff was delightful, rooms and common area were neat.

George

8/10

2021-09-29

Cute location, impeccably clean hotel, satisfactory rooms. There were climate control, soundproof windows and two windows in the room, loved that. Continental breakfast with lots of amazing meals to choose from. Property good customer service.

Pat

7/10

2021-08-07

It was an incredible time staying at this absolutely great hotel. Room had a modern bathroom and climate control, coffee and iron/ironing board. I loved being near the beach. Excellent service within 0.5 miles of the airport.

Bobby

8/10

2021-07-20

Hotel is lively, I loved excellent staff and food. The gourmet restaurant is GOOD and having fresh fruit, omelet, eggs and cheese for breakfast is a bonus. Nice that the property is in the heart of the city. Would recommend to anyone.

Daniel

7/10

2021-05-28

The weather was warm, had perfect 10/10 stay. Room was great value for money. Very tasty breakfast, impeccable service.

Joseph

9/10

2021-05-22

huge room ; early check in ; large beds. the breakfast was delicious, with lots of meals. what a gracious staff. neat hotel, perfect service. also, free wifi throughout the property was really handy.

Richard

9/10

2020-10-12

We really loved location and staff, they were great. There is a magnificent view over the pool from the balcony. Shopping area so close to the hotel. And it's about 5 minutes' walk from forodhani park.

Charles

9/10

2020-03-24

Set so close to forodhani park. Amazing 4-star experience.

John

9/10

2020-01-29

Close to a boat dock in Zanzibar. We really enjoyed the fact that we chose tembo house hotel and;)))

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