Tembo Palace Hotel - Zanzibar

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Tembo Palace Hotel - Zanzibar
Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 622 reviews
8.5Great
Location9.3
Staff9.1
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Families47%
Couples30%
Groups12%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 622 reviews
8.5Great
Location9.3
Staff9.1
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.6
Who stays here
Families47%
Couples30%
Groups12%
Solo11%

4-star beachfront hotel in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pools and Beach Access

Tembo Palace Hotel offers three outdoor swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool and a pool bar. The property sits directly on a public beach in Stone Town, giving guests quick access to the Indian Ocean. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available at all three pools, with the rooftop infinity pool providing sunset views over the sea.

Dining at Bahari Restaurant

The on-site Bahari Restaurant serves local and international cuisine under Indian Almond trees. Breakfast is a full buffet with an omelet station, fresh fruit, hot dishes, and traditional Zanzibari items such as kachori balls and spiced coffee. Room service and packed lunches are also available, and the restaurant can accommodate special diet menus upon request.

Rooms and Accommodations

Guest rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel are decorated with wood-carved furniture and include Swahili four-poster beds. Each room has a seating area with TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a traditional hammam bath. Room types range from superior doubles to family suites, some offering sea or garden views.

Services and Facilities

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Guests can rent bicycles, arrange city tours, or join walking tours and local culture classes. On-site amenities include a games room with billiards and darts, a barber/beauty shop, and a minimarket.

Children and Family Offerings

Tembo Palace Hotel has a kids' pool and an indoor play area for younger guests. Babysitting and child services are available upon request, and the hotel provides strollers for families. Board games, puzzles, and kids' outdoor play equipment are also offered to keep children entertained.

  • Pools: 3 outdoor pools including a rooftop infinity pool with sunset views
  • Dining: Bahari Restaurant with local and international cuisine under Indian Almond trees
  • Rooms: Wood-carved furniture, Swahili four-poster beds, and traditional hammam baths
  • Location: 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders in Stone Town
  • Family: Kids' pool, indoor play area, strollers, and babysitting services
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, walking tours, billiards, and darts
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Arabic, Hindi, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:6
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Rooms and availability

Family Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
Family King Suite
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/Commercial services

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby stroller
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Street view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Tembo Palace Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 122 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 4.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani/Forodhani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Reviews of Tembo Palace Hotel

8.5 /10
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