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 5 mi from Tembo House Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool.
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Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Private beach area
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 king bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 queen bed Bedroom 2 2 full beds Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
3 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 queen bed | ||
3 king beds | ||
1 queen bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 full bed and 1 queen bed | ||
2 twin beds and 1 queen bed | ||
Bedroom 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 full beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
3 queen beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Riley
Canada“Very nice place in a good location, very close to the ferry terminal. Very clean. AC and hot water. Also the free breakfast was delicious.” - Thomas
United States“Love the location. The building is historic and so beautiful. It reminded me of Morocco. The breakfast was excellent. Staff were very good - very professional and welcoming.” - Judah United States“Nice staff, quick help, nice restaurant, beautiful pools, short walk from beach.”
- Sheila United States“This was one of the best hotels I have ever booked on the site. It was a great location right on the waterfront, staff was excellent from the front desk reception to the general manager who was readily available. The room was beautiful, mattess...”
- Samah
Oman“the location is perfect and the breakfast was good only the cats was to much room was clean” - Bardak
Turkey“All the people in the service were friendly and professional. The management was wonderful. Everything like restourant, pools, and beach are accessible. The location is perfect. Congratulations Tembo 🙏” - Steven United States“The location is excellent. You are right in the middle of everything, yet you can also go Nextdoor to the Hyatt and enjoy some quiet and relaxation if needed. I enjoyed wandering around all of the side streets in particular and 'getting lost'...”
- Amanda United States“The staff is AMAZING. So accommodating and kind. Always going out of their way to help. We really enjoyed our week here. The rooftop infinity pool was a highlight, and our room was tidied multiple times a day. The complimentary breakfast...”
- Robin United States“It was all very comfortable, with good facilities. Excellent location between Stone Town and the beach. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful.”
Susan
Kenya“We loved our room Tulia which has a private entrance and sea view with a balcony right on the water front. Staff are very friendly and responsive.”
Hotel area info
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
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Amenities of Tembo House Hotel
Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Private beach area
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- 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 sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised 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
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swedish
- Swahili
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
