3 swimming pool, Private, Rooftop swimming pool, Infinity swimming pool
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The room was very lovely and big enough for 3, clean too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.”
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Birgit
United Kingdom
“Great place, we did stay in an annex which was less busy. The main hotel building has 3 pools and a nice seating area next to a small beach. Food was nice, slightly expensive. There was no alcohol. Breakfast buffet was excellent! Staff were...”
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Vinod
Singapore
“Good breakfast need more vegan/vegetarian options”
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Evan
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.”
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Pete
United Kingdom
“Very friendly. Excellent breakfast. Great location.”
Van
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
“The antiques, the location, the breakfast view.. everything”
Phumelela
South Africa
“It had a fantastic view at night and had great customer service.”
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Huw
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
“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...”
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
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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