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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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fabian
South Africa
“The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Stonetown. We were able to walk to all major attractions. The room were large and comfortable. We stayed in the back area but it was no issue. It took less than a minute to walk to the main lobby for...” - Svetlana
Netherlands
“It is very central and excellent breakfast , very good pool and facilities” - Vanessa
Brazil
“Cozy bedroom. Possible to use all the facilities, including those in the main building. The staff packed me a very early breakfast so I could take my flight on time. I received a fresh juice when arrived - felt very welcomed.” - Pili
Australia
“Staff were accommodating and friend. Rashid at the tembo palace went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable and safe. Thank you tembo house staff” - Kamilla
Kenya
“Good location for exploring Stonetown and being on the beach at the same time. Three swimming pools. Great for families/children.” - Christian
Germany
“Great location in Stone Town Lunch pack provided as we had an early start” - Ayema
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, great hotel if you need to stay in stone town, as a family of 5 the annex room was perfect.” - Anna
United Kingdom
“The family suite was beautiful, breakfast was good. Location was fantastic and staff very helpful.” - Elizabeth
Australia
“Our room was large and spacious In a very quiet part of Stonetown Breakfast was fabulous. A variety of dishes Staff were great organising trips and flights” - Nasrullah
Canada
“Excellent location, friendly staff, very good breakfast”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 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
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.