Tembo Palace Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

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

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
3 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Evan
Canada Canada
“Lots of choice for breakfast. We had salads for lunch, which were excellent and a server who we really enjoyed interacting with. Front desk staff were very helpful in arranging our transfer to Jambiani.”
Pete
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly. Excellent breakfast. Great location.”
Van
South Africa South Africa
“It was fantastic. We were in the family room (in the Tembo Palace Hotel family section). It was spacious and luxurious. Downstairs there are a number of games - which kept the teenagers entertained- as well as a pool. I can highly recommend this...”
Farheen
India India
“The antiques, the location, the breakfast view.. everything”
Phumelela
South Africa South Africa
“It had a fantastic view at night and had great customer service.”
Huw
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and massive (maybe too big) room. A lively old building right in the heart of stone. Staff were very helpful and not over the top. Breakfast was good, pastries in particular were very fresh. Very reasonably priced.”
Ali
Iran Iran
“The Tembo Hotel and its facilities were really beautiful and exceeded my expectations. Especially the infinity pool on the cafe terrace's roof, which is south west-facing, at sunset time, was incredible. However, the Tembo Palace building lacks...”
Sherry
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“The room was spacious, spotless clean and comfortable.”
Mala
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“Very helpful staff. The food at the restaurant was good. Close to the beach.”
Fabian
South Africa South Africa
“The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Stonetown. We were able to walk to all major attractions. The room were large and comfortable. We stayed in the back area but it was no issue. It took less than a minute to walk to the main lobby for...”

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

House rules

Tembo Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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.