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Tembo Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Front of property
Family Room | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$183
Price available on 26/5/2024

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Map
Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974
  • Popular LocationOld Fort3 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market8 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Tembo Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, and is in a shopping district and on the beach. Old Fort and Slave Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Chapwani Island. Christ Church Cathedral and House of Wonders are two other places to visit that come recommended. With scuba diving, boat tours and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 4 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 6 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 2 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 4 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Tembo Palace Hotel

Upscale hotel near Old Fort
Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, Tembo Palace Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception, free newspapers and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 41-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Dining and recreation facilities are located across the street at Tembo Hotel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Tembo Palace Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo Palace Hotel?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo Palace Hotel on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$166.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tembo Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tembo Palace Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort, House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Tembo Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 106 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

jamila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have the choice DO NOT waste your money on this property. Rooms are claustrophobic, no proper ventilation, washroom is a senior nightmare with all the steps, stray cats peeing on the restaurant floor. They have the ocean front and another hotel behind and if you don’t know the difference and you book for the other it is at the back, in a hot room with no elevators (they made my senior parents climb 2 flights of stairs) until their changed out room…then made us wait until 9pm after travelling to get a room with the staff attitude. The wifi hardly works. To add to it the restaurant when you order a meal gives you the option to pay in US or local currency. They change more for the conversion than the live exchange!! It is an antique looking building but that isn’t an excuse for the dirt. Their mosquito nets have the same dead bugs on the top for days. Additionally there is zero sound proofing. Waste of money! We couldn’t not get out of there fast enough!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

kareem, waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice very busy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karim, Pembroke Pines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the center of Stowntown. but no lift, incase u have walking issues, and no liquor license of bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very fun place to stay. It has lots of Zanzibar character. The three pools are amazing and the view is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valeria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023