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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Old Fort, connected to a shopping center

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Balcony view
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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room at Annex building

Double Room at Annex building

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room at Annex building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room at Annex building

Triple Room at Annex building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Balcony and City view

Double Room with Balcony and City view

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room with Balcony and City view

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room with City view

Double Room with City view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this Stone Town hotel places you steps from Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of Forodhani Gardens. Nakupenda Beach and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Floating Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Old Fort, connected to a shopping center
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game 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
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Tembo House Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 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.

Property is also known as

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Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 965 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corinna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Goda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First off, they didn't pull up a 2nd reservation I had on my name and made us book another room. Later that night they call me asking where are the guests for the 2nd room! I ended up paying for the reservation they didn't pull up in the first place and on top of it, we had to book another room. And they didn't even REFUND any part for the mistake they did. No one helped us here, neither the Expedia nor this property. Beware of such SCAMS when you are staying in Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good and affordable and great views. Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verner

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and good service. Breakfast good, maybee Cheese to the bread we missed. Good occupation in Stone Town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mavrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L’hôtel est idéalement situé, bon rapport qualité prix dans l’ensemble. Petit déjeuner vraiment bon. Ils vous proposent même de garder vos valises pendant que visite Stone Town si vous avez votre vol tres tard avec l’accès a une salle de bain pour prendre une douche et se rafraîchir avant d’aller à l’aéroport. Le seul problème c’est que j’avais réservé une chambre avec vue sur Mer en payant plus cher, et que nous n’avons pas du tout eu une chambre qui correspondait à ça… après réclamation, l’hôtel était sois disant complet, la chambre correspondait à la « description » et ils ne pouvaient rien faire de plus…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cevon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
A few bugs in the room at night even with windows closed! Only two bottles of water provided which is not enough given the tap water is unusable for wven teeth brushing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, top breakfast, excellent location! Our room had a magnificent seaview. The overall feeling in the hotel was amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakhar

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay within the apartments at Tembo House. We had full access to the pools at the hotel, which was where breakfast was also served & directly on the beach. Staff were very welcoming. Our rooms were quite spacious. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in great hotel in the best location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient, safe, and very professional employees. Robes are very clean and elegant.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025