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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Tembo House Hotel is in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from House of Wonders.

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.

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free long-term parking
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Lockers available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Free reception
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Swimming nearby
  • Conference space size (meters) - 15
  • Reusable cups only
  • Swimming pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • 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
  • Secured parking
  • Games
  • Organic food
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reception hall
  • Express check-in
  • Fully fenced
  • Foosball
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach towels
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Walkway to water
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Couples/private dining
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Playground on site
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Hair salon
  • Pool sun loungers
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 161
  • Concierge services

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. For more details, 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

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
Marahubi Palace - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum - 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

  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • No elevators
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No alcohol served onsite

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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