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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“CENTRAL, plenty of things to do, it its raining,
Staff were very accomodating. And friendly.
Parking on site”
Meaghan
Canada
“The breakfast was amazing with a full buffet and something to please everyone. They have an omelet station and a hot food station, big fruit platters, salad, cereal, nice juice, tea, and coffee, pastries and omg you have to try the kachori...”
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Nebojsa
Canada
“What a beautiful hotel. Situated on the beach in the centre of Stone Town surrounded by major historical attraction. Perfect location, very taste food and highly professional staff. Very pleasant stay.”
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Ruby
United States
“I accidentally booked the wrong location thinking I was booking the one closest to the beach. But the rooms were massive either way and it was a short walk over. Loved all the pools and views to the ocean”
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
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...”
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Jill
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...”
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Constance
United Kingdom
“The location is right on the beach, the hotel is beautiful, staff are super friendly, breakfast is plentiful and the fresh fruit is amazing.
We can't recommend this place enough we have really enjoyed our time here.
There are plenty of great...”
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Konstantina
Greece
“The place was incredible: very spacious and comfortable room, super clean and with an amazing breakfast. The location was perfect and the pools were absolutely fantastic!”
Muchona
Zambia
“The room was very lovely and big enough for 3, clean too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.”
Hotel area info
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 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per child, per night
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-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.
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