Tembo Palace Hotel

4 stars
Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
+255 242 233 005
8.6
Very good
based on 872 reviews
872 reviews
Tue 17/3
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Wed 18/3
1 room, 2 guests
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£68
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Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
£68
Double room
£92
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Overview

Offering three pool and outdoor restaurant, Tembo Palace Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. The hotel's Bahari Restaurant offers local as well international cuisine. Room service is available and packed lunches can be arranged. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a shared lounge, concierge and laundry services. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, city tour cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from Tembo Palace Hotel. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool and main building Tembo House Hotel.
8.6
Very good rating
Based on 872 verified guest reviews

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Tue 17/3
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Wed 18/3
Superior room
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£68
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£72
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£74
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Double room
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£92
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£93
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£102
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Amenities at Tembo Palace Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Beauty salon
  • Pool table

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator

General

  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Pool and spa

  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Pushchairs
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Outdoor

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe

Reviews of Tembo Palace Hotel

8.6
Very good
872 verified ratings
Wonderful
452
Very good
207
Good
108
Okay
40
Fair
35
Mediocre
11
Poor
19

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location, friendly and accommodating staff, and clean rooms. The breakfast received positive remarks, and many enjoyed the rooftop pools with beautiful views. However, some guests mentioned issues with outdated facilities, lack of lifts, and discrepancies between room assignments and bookings. Overall, the hotel offers a pleasant stay but has areas needing improvement.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Room Size8 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
Amenities2.5 out of 10
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Location

Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Stone Town Beach138 yd
  • Old Fort219 yd
  • Forodhani Gardens251 yd
  • House of Wonders300 yd
  • Stone Town0.3 mi
  • Slave Chambers0.3 mi
  • Christ Church0.3 mi
  • Livingstone's House1 mi
  • Nakupenda Beach2.7 mi
  • Changuu Island3.3 mi
  • Cheetah's Rock7.1 mi
  • Chumbe Island8.1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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January
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£78
£92
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 12% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Tembo Palace Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Tembo Palace Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Tembo Palace Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tembo Palace Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £83, while the most expensive was £83.
  • How long should you stay at Tembo Palace Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Tembo Palace Hotel

  • Where is Tembo Palace Hotel located?

    Tembo Palace Hotel is located at Kenyatta Road, 0.7 miles from the centre of Zanzibar. Stone Town Beach is the closest landmark to Tembo Palace Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Tembo Palace Hotel?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Tembo Palace Hotel.

  • Does Tembo Palace Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Tembo Palace Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Tembo Palace Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Tembo Palace Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Tembo Palace Hotel from the airport?

    Tembo Palace Hotel is 4.8 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Tembo Palace Hotel is 49.3 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Tembo Palace Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Tembo Palace Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Tembo Palace Hotel in Zanzibar and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Tembo Palace Hotel.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.8
0.7 mi
Zanzibar Intl
4.8 mi

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