Tembo House Hotel & Apartments

Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Good
653 reviews
8.4

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

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.

Amenities

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.

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.2 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
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nakupenda Beach - 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

The preferred airport for Tembo House Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

Business Amenities

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.

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Facilities

Free long-term parking
Proposal/romance packages available
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Parking (limited spaces)
Swimming nearby
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Farming classes
LED light bulbs
Living plant wall
Vegetarian menu options available
Multilingual staff
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Safari nearby
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Games
Organic food
Showcase for local artists
Vending machine
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Reception hall
Express check-in
Fully fenced
Foosball
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Picnic area
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Beach towels
Boat tours nearby
Water-efficient toilets only
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Couples/private dining
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Business center
24-hour front desk
Playground on site
Library
Terrace
Hair salon
ATM/banking
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Comprehensive recycling policy
Vegetarian breakfast available
Lockers available
No single-use plastic straws
Free reception
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 15
Reusable cups only
Swimming pool
Limo or town car service available
Designated smoking areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Parasailing nearby
Water dispenser
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
Secured parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Fishing nearby
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Full-service spa
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Walkway to water
Billiards or pool table
Number of restaurants - 1
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Hot springs nearby
Free self parking
Conference space
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Conference space size (feet) - 161

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 12:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
Check-in Special 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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory 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 Fees
  • 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.

Know Before You Go
  • 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.

Guest rating

8.4
Good
653 reviews
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.4
Service
8.6
Location
10.0
Amenities
8.4
Condition
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Neighborhood
9.0
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