Tembo House Hotel
Tembo House Hotel
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About this property
Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views. The hotel's Bahari Restaurant offers local as well international cuisine. Room service is available and packed lunches can be arranged. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a shared lounge, concierge and laundry services. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving and cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from Tembo House Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool.
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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Private beach area
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 double beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
3 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed | ||
3 extra-large double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
3 large double beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom“Great location , close to everything. Lovely hotel with 3 swimming pools. Staff were very friendly. Loved the room and view from the room” - Marcello United Kingdom“Tembo House hotel is a beautiful property right on the shore in the middle of Stone Town. Staff were lovely, the room was big and clean. Appliances and furniture were old but well-maintained, in the style of a traditional house in Zanzibar. the...”
- Ruth
Switzerland“We had a room in front of the pool which was excellent We where sad not to be able to use the upstairs pool but it was under construction” - Hamdi
Australia“Very central location, right on the beach and great overall service.” - Rudolf
United Arab Emirates“Great place to stay. 1 min from Freddy Mercury House. Pool was amazing.” - Andrea
Italy“Very nice hotel with a very typical decor. I loved my room with a balcony overlooking the beach. I visited in low season: a wing was being rebuilt, but that didn’t spoil the experience. Omar Kassim and his team did a great job. Breakfast is nice,...” - Rodrigo
Sweden“Amazing location and beautiful historical building.Very helpful trip reservation and front office staff.” - Prudence
Uganda“Great location, near the Ferry stop. The rooms are well cleaned and good” - Nimitt
Netherlands“Great hotel in a very historical building, really liked the interior. The breakfast was grand with a lot of options. Convenient location for boat rides to Nakupenda & Prison island. Was really handy to store luggage after check-out and the staff...” - Jamesina
Tanzania“I loved the swimming pool and the customer care from Rashid.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Tembo Bahari Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Facilities of Tembo House Hotel
Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Private beach area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performanceAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Strollers
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swedish
- Swahili
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
One child under 6 years stays for free in existing bedding.
One child from 6 to 10 years old pays USD 20 per person, per night in an extra bed.
One older child or adult pays USD 30 per person, per night in an extra bed.
Please inform Tembo House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
