Tembo House Hotel

4-star Hotel with Private beach

4 stars
8,4
Very good
based on 6104 reviews
6 104 verified ratings
Forodhani Street, 3974, Zanzibar P.O box 3974
Forodhani Street, 3974, Zanzibar
+255 779 413 348
Mon 5/10
-
Tue 6/10
2 guests, 1 room
Deals from
R969
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
R969
Standard Room
R1 091
King room
R1 487
51 more Tembo House Hotel deals
51 more Tembo House Hotel deals
Balcony
Balcony
Other
Other
Outdoor view
Bedroom
Bedroom
Hallway
Bedroom
Room amenity
Hallway
Bedroom
Other
Outdoor view
Living room
Other
Pool
Other
Bedroom
About
Rooms
Amenities
Reviews
Location

Tembo House Hotel room price & deals

Mon 5/10
-
Tue 6/10
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R1 091
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 127
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 267
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
R1 876
nightly with fees
1 twin bed
R2 687
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 902
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
R1 487
nightly with fees
1 king bed
R2 052
nightly with fees
1 twin bed
R2 222
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
R969
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 328
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 505
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Private beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes
  • Beauty salon
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table
  • Boating
  • Table football
  • Swimming

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Continental breakfast
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Bathroom

  • Higher-level toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Accessible parking
  • Allergy-free room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Pushchairs
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool toys

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Mosquito net
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Pool and spa

  • Infinity pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Massage

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Library
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Indoor tennis

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

8,4
Very Good6 104 verified ratings
Pros +
  • Authentic for colonial style. (in 22 reviews)
  • Fantastic location and friendly staff. (in 301 reviews)
  • Good terace with sea view. (in 77 reviews)
Cons -
  • Room was full of ants. (in 47 reviews)
  • The hotel does not serve alcohol (in 77 reviews)

Tembo House Hotel room booking info

Distance to city centre

1,2 km

Nearest airport

Zanzibar Intl

Distance to airport

7,9 km

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Licence number: Z0000084713

Frequently asked questions

  • How does Tembo House Hotel compare to other 4-star hotels in Zanzibar?

    There is a R1 025/night difference in the average price of 4-star hotels in Zanzibar (R3 142/night) and the average nightly rate at Tembo House Hotel (R2 117/night).

  • How far is Tembo House Hotel from Zanzibar Intl?

    Tembo House Hotel is 7,9 km away from Zanzibar Intl. You can typically expect your drive time from Tembo House Hotel to Zanzibar Intl to be 14 mins. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Tembo House Hotel from Zanzibar Intl?

    With parking available at Tembo House Hotel, you could always hire a car for as low as R322/day and park it at the hotel. This would give you freedom while visiting Zanzibar. If you’re looking for a simple travel option from Zanzibar Intl to Tembo House Hotel, consider calling a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the hotel as well as around the city during your visit.

  • Is Tembo House Hotel pet-friendly?

    Customers of Tembo House Hotel are welcome to bring their dogs with them during their stay.

  • Are there food options at Tembo House Hotel?

    There is a restaurant at Tembo House Hotel that can be used by visitors of the hotel. You can sit down or order food to take away. Call the front desk at +255 779 413 348 for kitchen hours. Guests staying at Tembo House Hotel are welcomed by hotel staff to order room service directly from the kitchen to their room.

  • Does Tembo House Hotel have a pool?

    Yes. Many momondo users travelling to Zanzibar specifically look for hotels with a pool. Tembo House Hotel may have rules and guidelines for using the pool, so be sure to ask the front desk about things like pool hours.

  • What is the phone number for Tembo House Hotel?

    For questions regarding the hotel or your stay at Tembo House Hotel, call +255 779 413 348.

  • Does Tembo House Hotel have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Tembo House Hotel has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for Tembo House Hotel?

    The required check-out time is 10:00. Please plan accordingly before your departure to avoid any penalties or fees.

  • How much is a room at Tembo House Hotel?

    The average price for a night at Tembo House Hotel found recently is R2 739 and can go as low as R1 285/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in Tembo House Hotel?

    Yes, laundry services are accessible for guests staying at Tembo House Hotel, Zanzibar. Guests can also take advantage of irons and ironing boards at the property either in the room or at the laundry facility.

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Places of interest near Tembo House Hotel

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Tembo House Hotel location: Forodhani Street, 3974, Zanzibar P.O box 3974

Top landmarks

Stone Town Beach0,1 km
Forodhani Gardens0,2 km
Old Fort0,2 km
House of Wonders0,3 km
Christ Church0,6 km
Slave Chambers0,6 km
Livingstone's House1,7 km
Nakupenda Beach4,4 km

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