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Tembo House Hotel

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8.2Very good · 6,124

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Location Design Food Comfortable bed and helpful staff” · 10.0, Mon 19 Oct
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3 room types free · prices for 1 night, 1 room, 2 adults, our fee included.

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 22 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child Sea View
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 40 room features ▾

This Double room features a balcony with pool/sea view or balcony garden/sea view, air-conditioning, satellite TV, a seating area and ham-mam bath with shower. It offers complimentary WiFi , drinking water and tea-and-coffee making facilities

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 130.26 total, 1 night Nothing more at the hotel

Breakfast Included · Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

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What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

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The price

Total 167.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults.

Double Room with City View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) 30 m² Sleeps 2 + 1 child City View
Air conditioning · TV · Coffee/tea maker · All 39 room features ▾

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Lockers
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 138.06 total, 1 night At the hotel: City tax 10.00 USD

Breakfast Included · Double Room with City View

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

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The price

Total 177.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: City tax 10.00 USD.

Freddie Mercury Apartments with Balcony & City View
1 Queen bed, 2 Double bed, 1 Sofa bed 80 m² Sleeps 4 + 2 children City View
Kitchen · Air conditioning · TV · All 40 room features ▾

Located across the road from the hotel at the Freddie Mercury house, these spacious 2-bedroom units feature a balcony with city views, an Arabic-style seating area with cable TV, a kitchen, tea-and-coffee making facilities and complimentary drinking water.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
Breakfast Included · no refund if cancelled
No refund if cancelled Booked at once Price for 2 adults
GBP 153.66 total, 1 night At the hotel: City tax 10.00 USD

Breakfast Included · Freddie Mercury Apartments with Balcony & City View

Cancellation

1No refund if cancelled
The price is lower for it

What is included

  • Breakfast Included
  • Taxes and our fee

How you pay

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The price

Total 197.00 USD for 1 night, 2 adults. Paid at the hotel at check-in: City tax 10.00 USD.

Twin Room at Annex Building
2 Twin bed22 m²

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Triple Room at Annex Building
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 1 Queen bed36 m²

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Standard Double Room
1 Queen bed22 m²

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Triple Room With Balcony & Sea View
3 Twin bed30 m²

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
2 Twin bed22 m²

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Double Room at Annex Building
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)22 m²

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Family room at Annex Building
3 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)70 m²

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Standard Twin Room
2 Twin bed22 m²

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony & Beach View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 m²

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Twin Room with Balcony City View
2 Twin bed30 m²

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Double Room with Balcony City View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 m²

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Standard Triple Room
1 Double bed, 1 Queen bed40 m²

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Presidential Suite with Balcony & Ocean View
1 Sofa bed, 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)50 m²

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Family Room with Garden View
3 Queen bed70 m²

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Family Room with Balcony & Sea View
2 Twin bed, 1 Queen bed40 m²

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Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view
1 King bed30 m²

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Junior Suite with Balcony & Ocean View
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 m²

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Free Parking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming pool24-hour front desk

Location 8.8Very good location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

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What guests say

8.2
Very good
6,124 verified reviews
Cleanliness7.8
Service8.8
Location8.8
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.3
Value for Money7.8
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience8.0
In short. Generally clean as mentioned; however, some concerns about noise from the street and the safety of access.
Khan, South Africa · Solo9.0
Sat 24 Oct Stay overall enjoyable. Ocean front relaxation with the vibrant hustle and bustle of the town just a Stone throw away. + The location was great. The beachfront area had a very relaxing atmosphere.Breakfast was good. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a geyser issue that did take some time to fix …’Pole Pole’ − Was a bit disappointed as it was advertised as balcony with sea view….very small balcony with side view. Stairs to second floor was challenging. No escalator.
Stephanie, DE · Family8.0
Sat 24 Oct Wonderful stay in a historic Place! + We have enjoyed everything, the historical building, great location, refreshing Pools and very friendly staff!
Miyoba, ZM9.0
Fri 23 Oct An amazing stay with exceptional customer service, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable experience + Everything! The customer service was exceptional, and we had an amazing experience throughout our stay.
Laith, SA · Couple7.0
Thu 22 Oct Value for money + The Breakfast is Perfect Location is amazing , you can easily walk to any famous location in stonetown, surrounded by stores and easy pickup points for taxis , and alot of nice nearby restaurants the staff are super well trianed speciallly Mohammad and... − The room didn't meet the expectation it's decorations and colors are somehow not comfortable and the balcony isn't a seafront balcony , so i advise to not get the seaview for extra money
Alison, United Kingdom · Solo10.0
Thu 22 Oct First class service, classy luxury, in historic building with perfect location. + A beautiful hotel in which everything is made easy. First class service from attentive staff. The best possible location. Arrange good value transfers with no hassle. Beautiful pools. Delicious food and good value. I cannot imagine returning to Zanzibar... − Service in the restaurant during the day (not mealtimes) was not fast. I wish the pool opened before 8am and stayed open later (but no one made me feel uncomfortable about having got times wrong).
Skjalg, NO · Couple9.0
Wed 21 Oct Great experience + Had the presidential suite, size of room was great, service was excellent, they even let us stay an extra 1,5 hours in the room, location, pools was great - particularly the two on the second floor. Breakfast also had a large variety. − Nothing in particular.
Miyoba, ZM · Family8.0
Tue 20 Oct + Everything
firas, OM · Family10.0
Mon 19 Oct + Location Design Food Comfortable bed and helpful staff
Norma Italia, NL · Couple8.0
Mon 19 Oct Good hotel to stay for one or two nights to explore Stone Town + Location was good, right in the center of Stone Town with shops and other attractions nearby. It was next to the beach which made it nice to sit and have breakfast with a nice view. The pools were pretty cool too, and you could also see the sunset from... − While the room was good, it could be a bit noisy during the day because it’s in the ground floor and next to the beach, there’s also a bar next to it and the bathroom has a window right into it...
Arinda, Uganda · Couple8.0
Mon 19 Oct + Location and service − Nothing

Questions

What time is check-in?From 12:00 PM
Can my child stay?Children welcome
Are pets allowed?No
Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': True, 'chargeMode': 'free', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

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About the hotel

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

The Tembo House Hotel in Zanzibar City seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Each room is elegantly decorated with wood carved furniture and features a Swahili four-poster bed. Enjoy the convenience of amenities such as TV, air conditioning, and a traditional hammam bath in the bathroom. Most rooms also offer stunning balcony views of the sea or the pool.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Services

Indulge in a culinary journey at the Bahari Restaurant, serving a mix of local and international cuisine. Take advantage of room service and the option for packed lunches. The hotel also provides a range of services including a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, and laundry services.

Relaxation and Recreation

Unwind by one of the three swimming pools, including a rooftop pool, or explore activities like diving and cycling. With free Wi-Fi, concierge services, and free parking, Tembo House Hotel ensures a delightful stay in Zanzibar City.

Book your stay at Tembo House Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

Good to know

Check inFrom 12:00 PM
Check outBefore 10:00 AM
Children and cotsWelcome
PetsNot allowed
Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}
Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

  • Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child
    Who
    Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.
    Where
    inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
  • AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free
    Who
    Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.
    Where
    afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz
    When
    Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
  • Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry
    Who
    Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.
    Where
    visa.immigration.go.tz
    When
    Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)
    Who
    Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.
    Where
    Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority
    When
    At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
  • Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba
    Who
    Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).
    Where
    Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries
    When
    On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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The room, 1 night, 2 adultsGBP 130.26
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