Tembo House Hotel, Zanzibar

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About the Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tembo House Hotel is a 4-star Zanzibar hotel rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, featuring a pool and diverse room options. The hotel offers a rich historical backdrop, having housed notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Freddie Mercury.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at Tembo House Hotel vary from deluxe suites to double rooms with sea views, all featuring air conditioning, cable TV, and unique character. The spacious two-bedroom Freddie Mercury Apartments include a balcony with city views and an Arabic style seating area, ideal for families or groups.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Bahari Restaurant, where guests can enjoy local and international cuisine under Indian Almond trees overlooking the Indian Ocean. Fresh seafood and tropical juices are highlights of the menu, making it a culinary destination within the hotel.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can unwind in the hotel's azure pool that reflects the warmth of Zanzibar, or enjoy the beachfront location where they can dive into the Indian Ocean. The hotel also organizes tours to explore the culturally rich area and nearby islands, offering opportunities for adventure.

Location & Transportation

Tembo House Hotel is situated just 3 minutes from the House of Wonders and the Old Fort of Zanzibar, making it convenient for sightseeing. Nearby transportation options include bus stops within a walking distance, ensuring easy access to explore further.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room Balcony City View
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Balcony
Junior Suite Balcony & Ocean View
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Family Room Balcony & Sea View
2 persons
40 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Presidential Suite Balcony & Ocean View
2 persons
50 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Balcony
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar800 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 7.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Private beach
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • 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

Business

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

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby pushchair
  • 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 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

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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Location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
220 m
Museum
House of Wonders
470 m
Historic Site
Stone Town
410 m
Museum
Sultan's Palace
440 m
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
530 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
70 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
270 m
Park
Forodhani Park
350 m
Kelele Square
150 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
280 m
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
410 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
380 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
390 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
400 m
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
470 m
Marahubi Palace
530 m
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
460 m
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
580 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
240 m
Shangani
300 m
Hurumzi Street
470 m
Church
Christ Church
600 m
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
120 m
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
530 m
Restaurants
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
110 m
Shanghani St.
Tuna sea view restaurant
0 m
Dikoni
Taarab Restaurant
210 m
90 / 90A Shanghani St DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar
Monsoon Restaurant
160 m
Forodhani Forodhani Gardens
Ocean Grill
140 m
Mizingani Rd
Masa Japanese Restaurant
120 m
Kenyatta Rd. 1st Floor Shanghani Post Office
Lazuli
180 m
Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793
Stone Town Cafe
170 m
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
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