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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Balcony view
Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Beach/ocean view
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Aerial 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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

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

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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

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

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Double Room at Annex building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room at Annex building

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room at Annex building | View from room

Twin Room at Annex building

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

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Triple Room at Annex building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room at Annex building

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

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Family Room at Annex Building | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room at Annex Building

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

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

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Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

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

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Family Room with Balcony and Sea view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

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

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Double Room with Balcony and City view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room with Balcony and City view

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room with Balcony and City view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room with City view | Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room with City view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

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

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sharazad The Door Restaurant And Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort
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.

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.

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

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 930 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A arrived 9h30 and didn’t have to wait till 15 o’clock to go to my room. They not only gave the room earlier but gave an upgrade. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Freddy Mercury suites which are ideally located....everything you need is within walking distance. The room was clean and bright and had everything we needed. What made our stay enjoyable was the staff... friendly, helpful and always with a smile on their face. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, had something for everyone - you certainly didn't leave hungry. Would definitely recommend this property for your visit to Stone Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tatsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the Tembo House Hotel. A perfect location on the beach in central Stone Town and close to every thing. The manager personally spends time with guests checking they are enjoying their stay. The hotel has 3 pools overlooking the beach. Around 5pm each day youngsters train doing arcobatics on the beach and around sunset a team of athletes called the Zanzibar Flippers practice their amazing routines using an old truck tyre buried in the sand as a trampoline. The Tembo does not serve alcohol, but wonderful juices, and if you fancy something stronger next door is the Livingston bar to watch the Flippers work their magic.athletes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We showed up at noon and asked if they would be able to hold our bags since check-in wasn't for a few hours, and to our surprise, they let us check-in early. The staff was very friendly (especially the cleaning staff and Faridah in particular), and the pools were beautiful. The location is great - close to all areas of Stone Town and on the beach. The complimentary breakfast was great (lots of options). Overall, would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommel, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained hotel with easy access to the main road. The hotel is in front of the boat launch for the Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbar tours. It is about 3minute walk to Freddie Mercury museum and Forodhani Garden. The room is spacious with unique old world Arabic feel. The breakfast is with good variety. Definitely a good place to stay. Highly recommended.
Balcony
Mosquito net
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Awesome pool. Great breakfast selections. Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The service was beyond impeccable. I would highly recommend this hotel. And I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in my lifetime. It is extremely close to anything that you want to do in Stone Town. The staff were so accommodating and so friendly. I wish I could think of more positive things to say about this place. The view is stunning. And there are loads of places to sit and relax. The swimming pool is amazing. I could just go on and on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra läge, mycket trappor, inget för en person som har svårt att gå. Hotellet serverar ingen alkohol. Vårt rum litet och övermöblerat men ändå charmigt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view,good breakfast, and attentive staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were quite happy with this property except one member of the wait staff. She was either disinterested in her job or wasn't very good at it. It took us multiple trys to get our order in the bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akthar

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff members were very polite and helpful nature for any suggestions and guidance for the tours. Hotel is heart of stone town and accessible to every where to go visit Zanzibar. Hotel is very clean and friendly and breakfast was awesome with many choices.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved every bit of it and I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love the Tembo House

We were originally booked into the Embe room and it is right over them main road and the courtyard. Very noisy. The next night we requested to be moved and had an older, but much quieter room. Overall, I love the Tembo House!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025