Tembo Palace Hotel
Tembo Palace Hotel
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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 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.
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Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Moledina
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
the United States“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 the United States“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...”
Silvia the United States“Beautiful hotel, in an excellent location- safe, comfy beds, excellent showers, international television, wonderful staff, walking distance to everything, bank exchange and pharmacy 1 block away. Great restaurant nearby, excellent shopping. 1...”- Ameen
Oman“honest,y everything about our stay was super pleasant. the rooms are extremely spacious and the hotel is so nice and homey. Nothing luxurious but it was just right for my group of friends. the location is also perfect for stone town exploration....” 
Hanif
Canada“Beautifully preserved Antiqueness with Excellent Location . lovely pools and fountains . General Manager Abdulaziz and all staff looked after us very well, Thank You”- Edinam
Ghana“The rooms were beautiful. The location was also fantastic since we were close to all the nearby hotspots.” - Jeff the United States“Very affordable to stay in annex across the street and use the beachfront facilities.”
- Sultan
Indonesia“No microwave in the room. That's my only complaint. Otherwise great place to stay. Allow the receptionist to book a taxi for because the outside taxi drivers will make you pay more.” 
Kalomin
South Africa“Friendly staff. Best location in town. Clean and neat”
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, 8.2
Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- 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
Media & Technology
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- 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
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Infinity pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- 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
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Italian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Swedish
- Swahili
House rulesTembo Palace Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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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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 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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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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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Guests staying at Tembo Palace Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Buffet
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Room options at Tembo Palace Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Family
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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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The nearest beach is 500 feet from Tembo Palace Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
