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Standard Triple Room, Annex Building
Room with view
280 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Twin Room
269 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room, City View
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Triple Room
344 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Balcony, City View
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
323 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Twin Room, Annex Building
237 square feet
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Freddie Mercury Apartment
Room with view
592 square feet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
Room with view
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
269 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Balcony, City View
Room with view
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Annex Building
Room with view
376 square feet
3 King Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
344 square feet
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View
Room with view
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Annex Building
Room with view
237 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Tembo House Hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from House of Wonders.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.

Enjoy international cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 161 square feet (15 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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 complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tembo House Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Walkway to water
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Water dispenser
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Lockers available
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Secured parking
  • Express check-out
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Games
  • Limo or town car service available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Swimming pool
  • Foosball
  • Reusable cups only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Conference space size (meters) - 15
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 65
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1992
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Farming classes
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free long-term parking
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 161
  • Fully fenced
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Television in common areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

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

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Swahili

Parking

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

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • LED TV
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mini-fridge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Tembo Bahari Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 Things to Do

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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

The onsite 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 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

Check-out

Check-out time is 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

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

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 each 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 sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

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

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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