Tembo House Hotel, Zanzibar

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About the Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Great
8.3
8.8
/10

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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Tembo House 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
325 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Balcony
Junior Suite Balcony & Ocean View
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Family Room Balcony & Sea View
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Presidential Suite Balcony & Ocean View
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Tembo House Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 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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Tembo House Hotel Location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
800 ft
Museum
House of Wonders
1600 ft
Historic Site
Stone Town
1400 ft
Museum
Sultan's Palace
1500 ft
Hamamni St
Hamamni Persian Baths
1800 ft
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
300 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
900 ft
Park
Forodhani Park
1200 ft
Kelele Square
500 ft
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
1000 ft
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
1400 ft
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
1300 ft
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
1300 ft
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
1400 ft
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
1600 ft
Marahubi Palace
1800 ft
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
1600 ft
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
2000 ft
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
800 ft
Shangani
1000 ft
Hurumzi Street
1600 ft
Church
Christ Church
2000 ft
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
400 ft
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
1800 ft
Restaurants
Livingstone Beach Restaurant
400 ft
Shanghani St.
Tuna sea view restaurant
0 ft
Dikoni
Taarab Restaurant
700 ft
90 / 90A Shanghani St DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Zanzibar
Monsoon Restaurant
600 ft
Forodhani Forodhani Gardens
Ocean Grill
500 ft
Mizingani Rd
Masa Japanese Restaurant
400 ft
Kenyatta Rd. 1st Floor Shanghani Post Office
Lazuli
600 ft
Shangani district Latitude -6.163158 Longitude 39.187793
Stone Town Cafe
600 ft
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
Getting around
City Centre
Zanzibar10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)12 min  ·  4.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 12:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Tembo House guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Swahili
Number of rooms:
85
Former name
tembo house hotel & apartments

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Tembo House Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1959 verified reviews
8.2/10
Great
86%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 4401 reviews
8.3/10
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