Tembo Palace Hotel
Shangani/Forodhani street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
The staff were quite friendly. Mohammed at the reception was very helpful, the facility was always clean and tidy. Overall a good location to stay. Wifi was good.
Tanzania
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 5 mi from Tembo Palace Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool and main building Tembo House Hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Tanzania“The staff were quite friendly. Mohammed at the reception was very helpful, the facility was always clean and tidy. Overall a good location to stay. Wifi was good.” - Don
United States of America“I loved the authenticity and history of the facility. Very clean and gives you the energy Arabic emperor design. The breakfast was perfect. The location you could not beat. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. They allowed us to have a...” 
Jill United States of America“Perfect location on the beach in Stone Town with all the amenities you need. The staff were very helpful. The decor is lovely and we enjoyed two pools. The breakfast selection was expansive. We had a big family room in a nearby building with a...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Tembo Bahari Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Chinese • British • French • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • German • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Tembo Palace HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- 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
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Tembo Palace Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Tembo Palace Hotel 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.
FAQs about Tembo Palace Hotel
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The prices at Tembo Palace Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Tembo Palace Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- 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
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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
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Check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Tembo Palace Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Tembo Bahari Restaurant
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Yes, Tembo Palace Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Tembo Palace Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Tembo Palace Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Family
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Tembo Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
