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Offering three pool and outdoor restaurant, Tembo Palace 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. 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, city tour cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from Tembo Palace Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool and main building Tembo House Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

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

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
3 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.2
Low score for Zanzibar City
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  • Tine
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Nice staff, clean rooms with AC and fans, good food at the restaurant. Close to the airport.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel is fantastic and a real gem. Perfect location on the beach and right in the heart of stone town - next to the night markets for cheap street food. Staff were great, especially Ali. 3 different pools to choose from and breakfast selection was...
  • Nikeshnee
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was great, staff were super friendly and helpful, beach access, breakfast buffet was wonderful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Chinese • British • French • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • German • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Tembo Palace Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Swedish
  • Swahili

House rules

Tembo Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per child, 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.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tembo Palace 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.

FAQs about Tembo Palace Hotel

  • Guests staying at Tembo Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet

  • Tembo Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tembo Palace Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Tembo Palace Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Tembo Palace Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa facilities
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Couples massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Full body massage

  • Yes, Tembo Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Tembo Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Tembo Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.