Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Near Zanzibar Night Market
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.
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.
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.
Norwegian, Hindi, German, Arabic, Swedish, Russian, Swahili, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Secured parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
301 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Junior Suite, Ocean View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View
344 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 3 Twin BedsMore details
Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View
269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details
Freddie Mercury Apartment
592 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore details
Standard Double Room, Annex Building
237 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Standard Twin Room, Annex Building
237 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Large Twin BedsMore details
Standard Triple Room, Annex Building
280 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King Bed and 1 Queen BedMore details
Family Room, Annex Building
376 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 3 King BedsMore details
Standard Double Room
301 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Standard Twin Room
269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore detailsStandard Triple Room
344 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Twin Bed and 1 King BedMore details
Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Family Room, Balcony, Sea View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore details
Double Room, Balcony, City View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details
Twin Room, Balcony, City View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Queen BedsMore details
Double Room, City View
323 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 767 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
85.5%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Tembo House Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Shangani Beach
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nakupenda Beach
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
What's nearby
Freddie Mercury Museum
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Old Fort
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Forodhani Gardens
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Zanzibar Night Market
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Jaw's Corner
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Wonders
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shakti Temple
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Christ Church Cathedral
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
On Private Beach
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Secured parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Secured parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Children's pool
Swimming pool
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Foosball
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Conference space size (feet) - 161
Conference space size (meters) - 15
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Children's pool
Swimming pool
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Beach towels
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Conference space size (feet) - 161
Conference space size (meters) - 15
Parking (limited spaces)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Norwegian
Hindi
German
Arabic
Swedish
Russian
Swahili
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Dutch
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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