Tembo Hotel
Where History Meets the OceanZanzibar
Tembo Hotel offers a distinctive blend of heritage charm and seaside comfort, ideally situated at the edge of Stone Town’s beachfront. From its elegant colonial architecture to the warm, locally inspired décor, the hotel invites guests into a tranquil retreat in the heart of Zanzibar’s historic district. Many rooms open up to sea views or serene courtyard vistas, combining modern amenities with the character of a bygone era.
Guests can relax by the hotel’s pools or step directly onto the beach to enjoy ocean breezes and views. Dining at Tembo features a varied menu that embraces international and local flavors, ensuring a flavorful experience morning through night. Friendly staff, thoughtful services, and a setting that captures both history and coastal beauty make Tembo Hotel a memorable choice for travelers seeking charm and comfort.
- Presidential Suites These are the most luxurious suites, richly decorated with Swahili furniture. They include a wide private balcony and offer sea-front views.
- Deluxe Suites Spacious suites that invite sea breezes. Each is air-conditioned, includes a seating area, and features a hammam bath with hot & cold showers.
- Prime Triple Rooms / Triple Room with Balcony & Sea View Rooms furnished with 3 single beds, featuring a balcony with views over the sea, the pool, or garden. Also includes seating area.
- Prime Double Rooms These rooms (double occupancy) have balconies with views (pool/sea or garden/sea) and a seating area. They also feature hammam baths with both hot and cold shower facilities.
- Freddie Mercury Apartments Located across the road from the main hotel, these are two-bedroom apartments. They have hammam baths, hot & cold showers, city-view balconies, Arabic style seating areas, and cable TV. Guests still have access to the main hotel facilities.
🍴 Dining Options
Bahari Restaurant (Main Restaurant)
- Location: Under the Indian almond trees along the beach, with verandah seating overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- Ambience: Mix of traditional carved settees and modern chairs, offering a breezy and relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Dining Experiences & Menu Highlights
Fresh from the Sea
Daily catch-of-the-day seafood from the Indian Ocean.
Special local seafood recipes prepared by the chef.
Freshly Pressed Juices
Tropical juices made from local farms.
Options include passion fruit, tamarind, orange, and other seasonal fruits.
A Taste of Zanzibar
Traditional Zanzibari cuisine rich with spices.
Sweet, savoury, and aromatic dishes influenced by the island’s spice heritage.
A Taste Beyond the Sea (International Cuisine)
Italian pasta, American burgers, French fries, and other international favourites.
Comfort food for travelers seeking global tastes.
Breakfast
A diverse breakfast spread, blending local and international choices.
Served daily at the Bahari Restaurant, included with most stays.
🎉 Activities
- Swimming pools: The hotel has 3 outdoor pools plus a children’s pool.
- chfront & beach access: The hotel is beachfront, enabling direct access to the beach and ocean views.
- Restaurant & Dining: Bahari Restaurant serving international and local cuisine.
- 24-hour front desk / Concierge: Full reception services are available round the clock.
- Meeting / Business Facilities: Meeting spaces, business centre, shared lounge.
- Laundry / Dry Cleaning Services: Laundry / dry cleaning services are offered.
- Free parking / Self parking: There is free private self-parking on site.
- Free WiFi: Complimentary WiFi in rooms and common areas.
- Room amenities: Air conditioning, TV, seating area, hammock bath / hot & cold showers, complimentary drinking water, tea/coffee maker, mosquito nets, hair dryer, telephone.
- Spa & wellness / Body treatments: The hotel offers spa services, body treatments, etc.
- Concierge / Tour / Ticketing: The property arranges tours, excursions, and ticketing. Booking.com +2
🏖 Facilities
- Diving & snorkeling: Diving is among the activities offered in the surroundings.
- Cycling / Bike tours: Guests can enjoy cycling around the area.
- Boat tours & fishing: Boat trips and fishing excursions are promoted as local attractions.
- Exploring Stone Town & local attractions: Because of its location in historic Stone Town, guests can walk to museums, markets, forts, etc.
- Visits to spice farms and island excursions: The hotel’s “Attractions” suggests drives to spice farms or island visits.
Included in Room Rate
- Room usage with its standard amenities (air conditioning, TV, seating, bathroom)
- Use of swimming pools during operational hours (8:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Free WiFi in rooms and
- Complimentary drinking water, tea/coffee maker in rooms
- Use of standard hotel facilities such as 24-hour front desk, lounge, shared areas, etc.
Excluded from Room Rate
- Breakfast: Not always included; it’s offered as a paid buffet (approximately USD 15 for adults, USD 10 for children)
- Airport shuttle / transfer: Available but for a separate charge (USD 15 one-way)
- Rollaway / extra bed: Available for an additional daily fee (USD 35 per day)
- Early check-in / Late check-out: May incur extra charges depending on availability.
- Taxes & mandatory city charges: Some local taxes or fees may not be included in the quoted room price.
- Alcohol: The property does not serve alcoholic drinks.
- Tembo House Hotel lists meeting / banquet facilities among its offerings.
- Their business listing specifically mentions a conference hall available to participants in business meetings.
- The hotel has a meeting room / conference space of 161 square feet.
- The hotel is listed on Cvent as a venue, which usually means they are capable of hosting events and meetings.
- They offer business centre services, including fax / photocopying capabilities.
- There is a meeting room and a meeting/conference space among their “business facilities”.