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Tembo House Hotel
4 stars

Tembo House Hotel

Forodhani Street, P.O.Box 3974, Stone Town,3974, Zanzibar P.O box 3974, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
See location+255 779 413 348
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$78
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rate per night

8.1
Very good
based on 5026 reviews
5,026 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$78
Double room
$102
King room
$102
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Overview

Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar Town and offers guests free Wi-Fi. It also provides outdoor tennis courts, indoor tennis courts and an indoor pool.

There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including a rooftop terrace, an express check-in and check-out feature and a beauty centre. There is also a barbecue area on-site for guests to use.

All the rooms at Tembo House Hotel provide a refrigerator and a mini bar. They are also fitted with a hair dryer and a microwave.

The hotel's in-house restaurant, Bahari Restaurant, is a popular place to enjoy a meal. Packed lunches can be prepared on request for those wanting to sightsee during the day.

For guests who enjoy making the most of local dining options, there is a large variety within walking distance. Fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving are available nearby.

8.1
Very good rating
Based on 5,026 verified guest reviews

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Standard room
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$78
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$82
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$86
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King room
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$102
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3 king beds
$144
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Queen room
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$162
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2 queen beds
$177
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Double room
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$102
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$102
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$103
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Deluxe room
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$178
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$212
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Superior room
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$102
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Amenities at Tembo House Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes
  • Beauty salon
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table
  • Foosball table

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
  • Trash cans
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Dining

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

Kitchen

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Allergy-free room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Pool and spa

  • Infinity pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Massage

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Family friendly

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

Parking and transportation

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

Laundry

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

Media and entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Indoor tennis

Reviews of Tembo House Hotel

8.1
Very good
5026 verified ratings
Wonderful
2416
Very good
1223
Good
691
Okay
298
Fair
183
Mediocre
74
Poor
141

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and friendly service. Many highlighted the beautiful historical building and the amazing breakfast. However, noise levels from outside and some issues with value for price were common concerns.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
Noise Level1.5 out of 10
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Location

Forodhani Street, P.O.Box 3974, Stone Town,3974, Zanzibar P.O box 3974

What's nearby

  • Stone Town Beach88 yd
  • Old Fort223 yd
  • Forodhani Gardens231 yd
  • House of Wonders301 yd
  • Stone Town0.3 mi
  • Christ Church0.4 mi
  • Slave Chambers0.4 mi
  • Livingstone's House1.1 mi
  • Nakupenda Beach2.7 mi
  • Changuu Island3.3 mi
  • Cheetah's Rock7.1 mi
  • Chumbe Island8.1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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Essential information about Tembo House Hotel

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September
November
$146
$157
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 18% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Tembo House Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Tembo House Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Tembo House Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tembo House Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $90, while the most expensive was $90.
  • How long should you stay at Tembo House Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Tembo House Hotel

  • Where is Tembo House Hotel located?

    Tembo House Hotel is located at Forodhani Street ,P.O.Box 3974, Stone Town,3974, 0.7 miles from the center of Zanzibar. Stone Town Beach is the closest landmark to Tembo House Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Tembo House Hotel?

    Check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Tembo House Hotel.

  • Does Tembo House Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Tembo House Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Tembo House Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Tembo House Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Tembo House Hotel from the airport?

    Tembo House Hotel is 4.9 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Tembo House Hotel is 49.3 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Tembo House Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Tembo House Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Tembo House Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Tembo House Hotel in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Tembo House Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Tembo House Hotel.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.1
0.7 mi
Zanzibar Intl
4.9 mi

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