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Tembo Palace Hotel

4.0 star property

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A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A spacious room with a large bay window offering a view of the sea and a checkered terrace.
A pool table in a room with a large ornate door and wall sconces.
A poolside area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

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, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding and a wooden headboard. There are wall-mounted lamps and a ceiling fan.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Tembo Palace Hotel places you steps from Old Fort and within a short 5-minute stroll of House of Wonders. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Forodhani Gardens and Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tembo Palace Hotel

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 kilometres 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 members are 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
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tembo Palace Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 41-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • ATM
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Tembo Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo Palace Hotel?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo Palace Hotel on 12 July 2026 start from AU$158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, Tembo Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, Tembo Palace Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, fishing and swimming. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tembo Palace Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

Tembo Palace Hotel has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What makes Tembo Palace Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tembo Palace Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tembo Palace Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Tembo Palace Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tembo Palace Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tembo Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 138 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abiy

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Sanne Mussa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice very busy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very fun place to stay. It has lots of Zanzibar character. The three pools are amazing and the view is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demetria

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

Zanzibar

Staying at Tembo palace was amazing. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was nice every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Aristeidis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an appartment next to the main building, it was enormous, with great bathroom. Great value for money, right on the beach, next to the top class hotels. Tasteful breakfast, for all likes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydni

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the center of Stowntown. but no lift, incase u have walking issues, and no liquor license of bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Decent value hotel, nothing special - ran out of water for short periods of time both days we stayed - but quickly corrected when we contacted the desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

WAYNE

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely converted palace with a great spot on the beach. One friend had issues with water and a/c but they got fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karim

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karim

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Henry J

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jamila

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Helt kurrant! God beliggenhet, kurrant hotell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stora rum och helt ok sängar. Tyvärr var jag sjuk under min vistelse men övriga sällskapet tyckte frukosten var rätt tråkig. Frukt och sötsaker
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

1 jour à stone town

Hôtel plus que convenable Grande chambre, par contre nous avons été mis ds un autre bâtiment. Assez vieux Salle de bain immense Près de la plage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024