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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Discover the ancient art of rejuvenation at Tembo House Hotel, nestled in a geothermal wonderland, within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. This beach hotel is 4 minutes walk to Nakupenda Beach and 20 minutes walk to House of Wonders.

Warm up in style thanks to Egyptian-cotton sheets, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a fully-stocked minibar, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping and a private balcony, hot springs pools just a few steps away. Conveniences include a full kitchen, a phone, a desk, an in-room safe and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

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.

  • 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

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

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.

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
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
Shakti Temple - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
The preferred airport for Tembo House Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524, Tanzania
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Free WiFi
Vegetarian breakfast available
Free self parking
Number of restaurants - 1
Children's pool