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Tembo Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Forodhani Gardens

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Sports facility
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this Stone Town hotel places you steps from Old Fort and within a 5-minute walk of House of Wonders. Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tembo Palace Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Forodhani Gardens
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tembo Palace Hotel offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. An area shuttle within 0 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Tembo Palace Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tembo Palace Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 41-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tembo Palace Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tembo Palace Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tembo Palace Hotel to the airport?

Tembo Palace Hotel is 4.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Tembo Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Tembo Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tembo Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Tembo Palace Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tembo Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Tembo Palace Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

Tembo Palace Hotel features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Tembo Palace Hotel is home to Tembo Bahari Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Tembo Palace Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Tembo Palace Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless check in with exceptional service. I failed to do my due diligence and got a room that faced alleys with adjacent dwellings that had much desirable walls requiring paint and garbage below. I would still recommend Tembo Hotel but ensure you select one with city view and/or balcony as the property does have multiple sections. Don't hesitate to reach out to them as they do respond back. People in general are very humble and respectful.

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in and the service by staff was exceptional. I would, however, advice any guests planning to stay at this hotel to ensure they select the section which provides a balcony and/or city view. I missed doing my due diligence and ended up in a room with pretty bad views of the alley where one can see garbage also. The hotel was fully booked hence nothing else was avaliable for us to switch. Otherwise I would recommend this hotel and the plus point being Forodhani was within walking distance. Safe with no issues. People in Zanzibar are humble and respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

rozmin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

rozmin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good stay!

The hotel is on the beach. Little did I know that we would get a room in another building behind the hotel. Air condition did not cool enough. The safe did not work…they tried to fix it… they could not. Only 3 towels, only 3 water bottles. We were 4 people. Bathroom not clean. Floors not clean. Not nice pillow. Restaurant got everything about our order wrong. Food not nice. The smell of diesel when we had lunch was horrible. Sorry to say, but I Can not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just beautiful and perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anette

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

hao wen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zoher

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff that were helpful and accommodating in many ways. I needed to store my luggage for a few extra days and they graciously agreed and it was kept safe. No elevator, but the porters were so helpful during check-in/out that it wasn’t a problem. The breakfast area, pool and beach were beautiful and overall this was a very convenient location. Room was huge and clean with adjustable air conditioning. I would definitely recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Henry J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful centrally located hotel fun for kids

We picked this hotel for convenience to the ferry terminal and Stone Town. It seems to be the main hotel in Stone Town, centrally located to tourist areas, beach, and restaurants. It is also artistically very beautiful in terms of architecture and layout. We were in apartments adjacent to the main hotel, accessed via an alley. Kids in our group loved the three pools at both buildings, as well as the billiards and foosball table, which together provided many hours of fun. Staff in both buildings were friendly and eager to help. Rooms were beautiful and clean. We used this as a launching point for a sandbar visit, a snorkeling excursion, and a walking tour. The hotel very kindly accommodated us with a changing room to use after checkout after returning from an excursion -- much appreciated. Note that a small tax has to be paid locally - USD 15 per person per night. The only downside was that the area outside the hotel is full of vendors who aggressively seek customers almost 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mehret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

This hotel is perfectly located for an easy walk all over town. Choice of three pools and fantastic restaurant with breakfast included. Lovely breakfast buffet! The building is immediately across the street from its sister hotel, which is right on the beach and provides beach access. Rooms are spacious and clean. Hotel staff is wonderfully accommodating and attentive. We would definitely return here! Architecture and decorating is classic Zanzibar and charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were super happy with our stay at Tembo Palace, we could use the facilities at both hotels, close to everything 5 minutes walk away from the night market. The hotel is on the beach front which is perfect, restaurant and drinks was great and staff were really efficient and friendly. Breakfast was great, buffet and omelettes/waffles made on request. Rooms were cleaned every day. Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet and great location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mumtaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a good location staff very courteous very clean rooms Just one thing no elevators lots of stairs to climb elevators should be added otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nasrin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

WAYNE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was bad, and the hotel was under construction. The beds were vey hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

jamila

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely after a dodgy start

We loved our stay. We had a triple room in Tembo Palace, which is about a minutes walk from the main Tembo Hotel. It has its own pool (which is smaller but quieter than the main one) but breakfast and the restaurant is in the main hotel. Our room was huge with three king-sized beds and a large bathroom. A/c and fans were effective. Both hotels are beautifully restored buildings. The alley leading to ours didn’t look great initially but we always felt safe walking back and forth. It’s about 30 seconds from the Freddie Mercury museum. The staff were brilliant throughout with a special mention for Pieter, our waiter on a couple of occasions. Breakfast is awesome with lots of choice and eggs made to order. Our only disappointment was on arrival when the bathroom was covered with what looked like large flakes of paint - bath, floor, basin, loo - everything. It was 3am so we really couldn’t be bothered to report it then. When we did next day, it was quickly cleared but it was a disturbing reflection on how rooms are prepared. Having said that, the actual bedroom seemed clean. Oh, and it had a fridge - lovely for keeping water and juice cool.
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