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Tembo Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Sports facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Located near Old Fort, Tembo Palace Hotel is a beachfront paradise with sun loungers and 3 outdoor pools to soak up the sun. Relax at the onsite spa, indulge in local cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant or grab a coffee from the café. Guests can also unwind on the garden terrace, read up in the library or take advantage of free WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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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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 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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About the area

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, Tembo Palace Hotel 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 fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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

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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
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

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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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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 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

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
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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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.

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.

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