Tembo House Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
Price for:
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
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Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Each unit has:
Beds: 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 2 left
US$232 per night
Original price
US$869.49
Bonus savings
- US$173.90
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$695.59
US$232 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views. The hotel's Bahari Restaurant offers local as well international cuisine. Room service is available and packed lunches can be arranged. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a shared lounge, concierge and laundry services. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving and cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from Tembo House Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

  • Pool view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
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  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
237 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$129 per night
Original price
US$483.05
Bonus savings
- US$96.61
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$386.44
US$129 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$116 per night
Original price
US$434.75
Bonus savings
- US$86.95
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Total before taxes
US$347.80
US$116 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: US$ 5 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alfina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the pools and location. The staff were very kind and helpful. We were always advised, helped with organising day trips and taxis. The restaurant is open all day and food was good.”
Bogart
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent breakfast, big spacious rooms, great location. Pools were a hit.”
Jodie
Australia Australia
“I loved that it was in its traditional glory, the location was great, buffet breakfast and food was delicious with plenty of options and the staff were just awesome, friendly and helpful!”
Sybrandt
South Africa South Africa
“This hotel was a gem!! Location was perfect for us. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful. The food overall was tasty, well prepared and not too expensive. The room was spacious and we felt spoilt. Really loved our stay at Tembo house.”
Alberta
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful hotel! Very nice appartement just across the street with a lot of space and amazing bathroom .The breakfast was perfect with a lot of choices.”
Dania
Sweden Sweden
“The location is perfect close to restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is very clean and beautifully decorated. My room had a lovely view, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to...”
Le
South Africa South Africa
“Absolutely Beautiful, friendly, welcoming staff and exceptional location”
Umu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing and were very helpful. It was a great location. I will definitely stay again”
Zahra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good. Location is very good, on the beach and central stone town. Lovely pool facilities. Manager was very accommodating.”
Donna
Canada Canada
“The staff went above and beyond to be helpful. The breakfast was good. The room was clean.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Tembo Bahari Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Tembo House Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Tembo House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
8+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One child under 6 years stays for free in existing bedding.

One child from 6 to 10 years old pays USD 20 per person, per night in an extra bed.

One older child or adult pays USD 30 per person, per night in an extra bed.

Please inform Tembo House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.