Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Noise from street
Room size variability
Check-in delays during busy times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Generally clean as mentioned; however, some concerns about noise from the street and the safety of access.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
8.8
Multiple reviews noted the excellent location close to attractions, though some mentioned it being busy.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed reviews on room size and comfort, especially when comparing different rooms.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities mentioned positively; however, individual experiences varied.
Value for Money
7.8
Good value for the overall experience as indicated by multiple positive mentions.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8
A mix of positive highlights and minor complaints fulfilling the overall hotel experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:27

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

The Tembo House Hotel in Zanzibar City seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Each room is elegantly decorated with wood carved furniture and features a Swahili four-poster bed. Enjoy the convenience of amenities such as TV, air conditioning, and a traditional hammam bath in the bathroom. Most rooms also offer stunning balcony views of the sea or the pool.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Services

Indulge in a culinary journey at the Bahari Restaurant, serving a mix of local and international cuisine. Take advantage of room service and the option for packed lunches. The hotel also provides a range of services including a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, and laundry services.

Relaxation and Recreation

Unwind by one of the three swimming pools, including a rooftop pool, or explore activities like diving and cycling. With free Wi-Fi, concierge services, and free parking, Tembo House Hotel ensures a delightful stay in Zanzibar City.

Book your stay at Tembo House Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

One child under 6 years stays for free in existing bedding.
One child from 6 to 10 years old pays USD 20 per person, per night in an extra bed.
One older child or adult pays USD 30 per person, per night in an extra bed.Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 6124 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Sandra • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Hotel dal fascino senza tempo . Posizione ottima

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Demi • couple • gb
3
Wouldn’t recommend if all rooms smell like the one we were in.
Pros:

The location and look of the hotel was nice

Cons:

The room absolutely stunk and left a smell on all our clothes including those locked in the suitcase too. Luckily we only needed the room for a couple of hours as we had an early morning flight. Beds weren’t very comfortable and because of the smell of the room it made it feel dirty.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nilufer • couple • tr
7
Good for short stays and visiting stone town but not for long stays
Pros:

Large room, centrally located and clean

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t great and 2 steep long flight of stairs to get to the room, a bit noisy

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jamiel A • solo_traveller • tz
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • nl
9
Geweldig verblijf met uitzicht op zee
Pros:

De locaties was geweldig en de grootte van de kamer was enorm.

Cons:

Alles was prima. Er zaten wel veel kieren tussen de deuren waardoor je wel op moet passen met muggen maar er wordt goed gesprayd

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Youssef • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • it
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • de
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dewald Pierre • family_with_children • za
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chima • couple • ng
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • gb
10
Beautifully decorated hotel and room, great breakfast and fantastic pool.
Pros:

The pool has an amazing sea view and perfect for quiet time. The beach is busy but great starting place for all the tours to the islands.
Breakfast was good and staff helpful.
Room we booked had a lot of character

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ANGELES • extended_group • es
3
Buena ubicación desastrosa gestión y habitaciones
Pros:

Lo único que me gustó del alojamiento, es que me dejaron quedarme guardando mi equipaje en un almacén que no estaba vigilado bajo llave utilizando la piscina, y los camareros, que eran muy amables

Cons:

Fue desastroso la habitación que yo había reservado. Se lo habían dado a otra familia, porque el gerente de la recepción creyó que era oportuno enviándome a mí un edificio que está fuera del Hotel en el que había que subir tres plantas sin vigilancia y con un aspecto bastante lamentable. También nos dimos cuenta que no habían puesto vigilancia y que la puerta del portal que accedí al apartamento estaba abierta, nos quejamos y entonces si pusieron vigilancia. Luego nos enteramos que había pasado lo mismo con varias personas porque nos lo comentaron

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Samiselo • solo_traveller • zm
10
Pros:

The staff were so helpful and made my stay seamless. They went out of their way to help me organise tours and transport...the breakfast had so many selections and it was clean. The photos dont do it justice.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Per • couple • se
8
Bra läge trevlig personal, bra frukost
Pros:

Bra läge om man vill se Stone Town. Bra frukost. Fin gammal historisk byggnad hotellet ligger i. Bra WiFi
Havsutsikt från rummet

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
7
Bel emplacement au coeur de stone Town
Pros:

Initialement chambre 1 au rez de chaussée, vue sur la cour, mansardée très jolie mais trop bruyante avons eu la 5000 à 2 mnts de marche ds un autre bâtiment mais du bruit toute la nuit. Au moins nous avions un grand lit ! Salle de bain comme l autre avec eau chaude parfait
Idéalement situé ; à 3 mnts de marche de l embarcadère des ferries sinon c est 10 000 shillings tanzaniens !
3 belles piscines dont une 2 sur le toit
Les pieds ds le sable : sur la plage

Cons:

Petit déjeuner pas top du tout
Personnel de la réception nonchalant
Pris au piège pour commander un taxi car bolt propose que des déplacements en moto

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Melody dorckas • couple • es
9
Lugar encantador
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Que no vendan bebidas alcohólicas, supongo que es por su religión pero tuvimos que elegir otros lugares para cenar o bebernos unas cervecita o vinito

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ines • extended_group • fr
8
Sympa
Pros:

La sécurité et les commodités de l’hôtel

Cons:

Le temps d’attente pour le Check in et le fait qu’on ai voulu m’attribuer une chambre en dessous de gamme par rapport à ceux que j’avais payé

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jelmer • couple • nl
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Binta • couple • gb
4
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Erika • extended_group • es
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee