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4.3 out of 5

"Nice central hotel, stayed here for one night and was able to walk around to see the whole town " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 22 Dec 2021

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Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£83* Per night/room 30 Apr - 1 May

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room, Balcony, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Tembo House Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Freddie Mercury Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Tembo Bahari Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, manicures and pedicures or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Old Fort and 3 minutes on foot from Forodhani Gardens
  • Airport, ferry terminal and beach shuttle service available for a fee

Tembo House Hotel ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Tembo House Hotel

Everyone (5) Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Nice central hotel, stayed here for one night and was able to walk around to see the whole town

Posted by on 22 Dec 2021

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4 out of 5
The location is good. Breakfast was ok but egg and pancake station was the winner.

Posted by on 15 Mar 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Mar 2020 by Guest Relations Manager

Dear Esteemed Guest, warmest greetings from Tembo House Hotel & Apartments Zanzibar! We are delighted to read that we were able to provide you with a memorable stay at our beautiful and historical beachfront hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Thank you for taking the time to rate us, we look forward to hosting you once again in the near future. Kind regards

5 out of 5
Very nice hotel at the beach. The staff is very helpful and the food is good.

Posted by on 6 Dec 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Dec 2018 by Rahim

Thank you for a wonderful review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.We appreciate your feedback! Looking forward to host again soon Best Regards

3 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Feb 2023

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5 out of 5
Thanks a lot. Looking forward to our next visit

Posted by on 17 Nov 2022

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4 out of 5
Hotelli kivalla paikalla Stone Townin keskustassa, lyhyt matka Slave Marketille ja isohkolle basaarille. Hotellin omasta rannasta saa tilattua venekuljetuksen Prison Islandille, missä on suuri maakilpikonnien suojelualue. Hotellissa on huoneisto missä Freddie Mercury on asunut nuorena poikana. Hotelli käsittää kolme eri rakennusta, joissa ei ole hissejä, johtuen rakennusten iästä ja historiallisesta arvosta.

Posted by , from Tampere, FIN on 9 Apr 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Apr 2019 by rahim

Thank you for a wonderful review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback. Looking forward to host again soon.

3 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Sep 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Oct 2018 by Rahim

Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback!. We will work hard to fix the issue you have experienced,Thanks for letting us know. Best Regards Hotel Manager

5 out of 5
Geniale Lokalisation. Sauber, bequem und mit einem sehr hilfsbereiten Staff.

Posted by , from Bern on 26 Sep 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Oct 2018 by Rahim

Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback!. Best Regards Hotel manager

Property Features

For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Tembo House Hotel, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1992
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping centre shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and extended parking

Room Amenities

Tembo House Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Tembo Bahari Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Tembo House Hotel offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 1
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 5
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Tembo House Hotel Apartments Zanzibar Town
  • Tembo House Hotel Apartments
  • Tembo House Zanzibar Town
  • Tembo House
  • Tembo House Hotel Hotel
  • Tembo House Hotel Apartments
  • Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Tembo House Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Up to 5 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tembo House Hotel.
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