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Standard Triple Room, Annex Building
Room with view
26 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Twin Room
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room, City View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Triple Room
32 square metres
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
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Twin Room, Annex Building
22 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Freddie Mercury Apartment
55 square metres
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
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Balcony, City View
Room with view
30 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Annex Building
Room with view
35 square metres
3 King Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
32 square metres
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Annex Building
Room with view
22 square metres
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 centre
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 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.

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

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • 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
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adaptors/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
  • 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

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

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

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 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.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 5

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

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

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

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 follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

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

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

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.

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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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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