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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
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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
$136
$99 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 8 - May 9

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, Slave Market
    ‪8 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)
  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

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

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

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)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Tembo House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of 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
  • ‪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

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. 492 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 968 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Moez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were good. Stay was comfortable, we had an issue with hot water which was rectified within 12 hrs Staff was awesome and so was the food during breakfast. Thank you for making our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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