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8.2

376 reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Shangani/Forodhani street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tembo Palace Hotel

Welcome to Tembo Palace Hotel, a splendid 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The hotel is situated just 0.7mi from the vibrant city center, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for your stay. With stunning views of the city, this hotel boasts 376 glowing reviews, ensuring a delightful experience awaits you.

The hotel offers an array of desirable amenities including a spa, free parking, pet-friendly accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk. Indulge in the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure with the option of exploring the nearby golf course or taking a refreshing dip in the pool. Additionally, enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, room service, and air conditioning for maximum comfort during your stay.

With its prime location, outstanding amenities, and rave reviews, Tembo Palace Hotel is sure to make your stay in Zanzibar truly unforgettable. Whether you're looking to relax on the sun deck, explore the city, or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, this hotel has it all.

Once you've soaked up the sun and experienced the charming cityscape of Zanzibar, dine at the on-site Tembo Bahari Restaurant, where you can savor a diverse range of cuisines including African, American, Chinese, British, and more. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner, a family-friendly meal, or a traditional African dish, this restaurant caters to all tastes and preferences. Indulge in a delectable feast with panoramic views of the city, making every dining experience truly exceptional.

For relaxation and leisure, three stunning outdoor pools await your enjoyment. Take a refreshing dip in one of the adult-only pools with shallow ends, perfect for unwinding under the warm African sun. If you're looking for an elevated experience, be sure to visit the breathtaking infinity rooftop pool, offering stunning views of the city skyline. Whether you seek the perfect spot for a romantic evening or a peaceful escape, these pools provide a serene and luxurious retreat for every guest.

At Tembo Palace Hotel, convenience is key. Rest assured, the hotel accepts various payment options, including cash, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay, making your stay as seamless as possible. With the ideal location, world-class amenities, and convenient payment options, Tembo Palace Hotel promises an unforgettable and delightful experience for any traveler seeking a perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and relaxation in Zanzibar.

Closest airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

4.9mi

Julius Nyerere International Airport

49.4mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Annex Building, Twin

1 Twin Bed

235 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This Twin room is located across the road from the hotel at Annex of tembo hotel. The room features a mini-bar, air conditioning and satellite TV/cable TV. Tea-and-coffee making facilities and complimentary drinking water are also provided.

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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Twin Room, Sea View, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

235 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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This twin room features a balcony with pool/sea view or balcony garden/sea view, air-conditioning, satellite TV, a seating area and ham-mam bath with shower. It offers complimentary WiFi, drinking water and tea-and-coffee making facilities

Superior Double Room - single occupancy in Tembo Palace Hotel

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Superior, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Indulge in comfort in our spacious 301 sqft Superior Double Room designed for single occupancy. Enjoy the luxury of a queen-size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom, perfect for a relaxing stay for 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Triple Room in Tembo Palace Hotel

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Superior, Triple

2 Queen Size Beds

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Superior Triple Room, offering 377 sqft of comfortable space. With 2 queen size beds, it can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children, and includes air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Family Suite in Tembo Palace Hotel

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Family Suite

3 Queen Size Beds

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Family Suite, perfect for a family of 6 adults and 3 children, with 3 queen size beds and a private bathroom. Enjoy air conditioning and free toiletries in this 431 sqft room.

Superior Twin Room - single occupancy in Tembo Palace Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

+

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Indulge in our spacious 269 sqft Superior Twin Room designed for single occupancy, featuring two extra long twin beds and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Enjoy the comforts of air conditioning and complimentary toiletries during your stay.

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Presidential Suite, Ocean View, Balcony

540 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe Suite, Beach View, Balcony

325 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Triple Room, Sea View, Balcony

325 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

+

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This triple room features a balcony with pool/sea view or balcony garden/sea view, air-conditioning, satellite TV, a seating area and ham-mam bath with shower. It offers complimentary WiFi , drinking water and tea-and-coffee making facilities

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Superior, 1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a tiled floor and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.2

376 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Lilijana

8.2

June 2023

Breakfast is varied enough for all tastes, delicious. Only their coffee, they don't know expresso.

The hygiene of food preparation leads you to the pharmacy, regardless of the stars of the hotel. Bdw: buy antibiotics and probiotics, advises the pharmacist. Recommend that the staff use gloves when preparing food and use boiled water for preparing fruit and salads. An excellent starting point for all tours, once a house, now the museum of F. Mercury, 50 m away. 200 m from the hotel by the sea on the platform there is an open kitchen every evening, a lot of offer, good and fresh food, very low prices. I recommend!!

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Don

8.2

January 2024

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 later checkout which was very helpful.

The wifi was slow. Our television didn't work the entire stay.

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Louise

10

October 2023

Everything, we stayed in the annex where one of the 3 pools is situated and is more private. Room are large with beautiful decor , meticulously clean , good water system. Laundry service reasonable and room service 24 hour. Beach side close to excursion points. Special thanks yo all staff especially manager Kassim , if you need a car look no further . Cant wait to go back , much love Louise and Joan

No elevator but that didn't bother us but might need consideration for others .

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Dasha

8.2

October 2022

- great location, beautiful sunset observed - beautiful colonial building, which made you feel like you transported to the past - really good facilities - 3 pools (one of them infinity), nice area to relax, even a mini-private beach with sun lounges - helpful staff - very fairly priced - stayed in much more expensive places in Tanzania and had much worse experience

- our apartment was not located in the main building but rather a different building down an alleyway. the room was still amazing and it had its own pool but it was further away from the sea

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Jill

10

October 2023

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 bathroom that was huge. On the last day, we stored our bags at the hotel while we did a morning tour of Prison Island. Great place to stay.

We got a bath towel but a hand towel would have been useful.

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Eva

9.1

June 2023

At breakfast we especially liked spiced coffee .... and the guy who was making omelettes and the girl making pancakes. In general, all the staff was polite and funny, making jokes but not being intrusive at the same time. The hotel has a certain flair to it...perhaps its history has to do with it. Had lobster for lunch which was super good and normal price.

We booked a room in the main building but got one in the annex...we did not complain because it turned out ok

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Ximena

9.1

October 2023

Rooms were very clean. They have different buildings so I guess that the more expensive rooms are in the main one. They have also three pools and a nice restaurant with sea view.

I tried to use the public toilets close to two of the pools and one didn’t have water and the other was dirty.

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Elizabeth

10

October 2024

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

More comfortable chairs in the room would have been great

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Silvia

9.1

October 2022

Beautiful hotel, in an excellent location- safe, comfy beds, excellent showers, international television, wonderful staff, walking distance to everything, bank exchange and pharmacy 1 block away. Great restaurant nearby, excellent shopping. 1 block to Freddy Mercury museum and 5 minutes to slave museum. Easy access to spice tours and snorkeling

There was no elevator - Also the water in the hotel was slightly salty- very strange this has never happened to me anywhere.

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Ľubica

10

January 2023

Hotel is located in the heart of the old town on the sea shore directly oposite of Freddie Mercury museum. It's perfect location to explore the old centre of Stone Town and it's main attractions. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They organized taxi for us and let us to rest in the lobby by the pool even after the holidays when we were not accommodated there anymore. It's one of the best hotels in Stone Town. I can only recommend it.

Points of Interest Around Tembo Palace Hotel

Attractions

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

0.1mi

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

0.2mi

Stone Town

0.3mi

Darajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)

0.4mi

Mwanakwerekwe Market

2.8mi

Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park

13.5mi

Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon

31.1mi

Restaurants

Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • Chinese
  • British
  • French
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • 0
  • Local
  • Asian
  • International
  • European
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • Infinity
  • Rooftop

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • Infinity
  • Rooftop

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Tembo Palace Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Tembo Palace Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Tembo Palace Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tembo Palace Hotel?

If you're staying at Tembo Palace Hotel, the entry is set at 12:00 PM and exit is by 10:00 AM.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel provide parking options?

Yes, there is free public parking available at nearby locations. No reservation is required for parking.

What are the rates at Tembo Palace Hotel?

For Tembo Palace Hotel, room prices kick off at $102. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

Which room categories can I book at Tembo Palace Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Superior Double, Triple, and Twin rooms, along with Family Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from Queen for the double and triple rooms to Twin beds for the Twin room. Room sizes range from 269 sqft for the Twin room to 431 sqft for the Family Suite. Occupancy varies from single occupancy for the double and twin rooms to accommodating up to 6 adults and 3 children in the Family Suite.

What is there to do in Tembo Palace Hotel?

Guests at Tembo Palace Hotel can spend their time using the leisure amenities. They can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offering a variety of cuisines in family-friendly, traditional, or romantic ambiance. The three outdoor swimming pools provide a perfect spot for relaxation, with features like shallow ends and the unique experience of an infinity pool situated on the rooftop. Additionally, there are options for spa and wellness packages, ensuring guests can indulge in some pampering. For those who wish to explore, the hotel provides a shuttle service and has a golf course, catering to various interests. These amenities contribute to a well-rounded experience, whether guests want to unwind by the pool, savor a meal, or engage in outdoor activities.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel feature a pool area?

Tembo Palace Hotel offers three pools, all of which are available all season and located outdoors. They have age restrictions for adults only. Pool 1 and Pool 2 feature a shallow end, and Pool 3 is an infinity pool located on the rooftop.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Tembo Palace Hotel has a restaurant on site called Tembo Bahari Restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, and romantic, and serves a wide range of cuisines, such as African, American, Chinese, British, French, Italian, Mediterranean, pizza, seafood, and more. Therefore, it can be concluded that the hotel does have on-site restaurants available.

Can I use my credit card at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Tembo Palace Hotel. The hotel accepts Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay. Additionally, cash is also accepted as a payment method.