Tembo Palace Hotel - Zanzibar
-6.16249, 39.187533Overview
Historic beachfront hotel in Stone Town with three swimming pools and a rooftop infinity pool
Amenities
Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar offers three outdoor swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool and a shallow-end pool with a pool bar. The hotel provides spa facilities with massage services such as full body, foot, and head massage, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area. For recreation, the property has a games room with billiards and darts, a golf course, and bicycle rental for exploring Stone Town.
Rooms
Rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel feature wood-carved furniture and Swahili four-poster beds, with seating areas and private bathrooms that include a traditional hammam bath. Superior Triple Rooms and Family Suites offer extra space, and some accommodations include Arabic-style seating areas. Guests staying in the annex building access the main hotel's pools and restaurant within a one-minute walk.
Location
The hotel sits a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort of Zanzibar and the House of Wonders, inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town. Forodhani Gardens and the Peace Memorial Museum are within walking distance, and Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away. Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from the property, with an airport shuttle service available.
Dining
Bahari Restaurant at Tembo Palace Hotel serves local and international cuisine under Indian Almond trees on the beachfront. The breakfast buffet includes an omelet station, fresh fruit, pastries, and traditional Zanzibari items like kachori balls and spiced coffee. Room service, packed lunches, and special diet menus are available upon request.
Entertainment & Activities
The hotel offers tour or class about local culture, walking tours, and bike tours to explore Zanzibar. Entertainment staff organize activities, and guests have access to board games, puzzles, and indoor and outdoor play areas for children. The property also provides a shared lounge/TV area, a barber/beauty shop, and a minimarket on site.
- Location: Steps from Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Forodhani Gardens in UNESCO Stone Town
- Rooms: Swahili four-poster beds, wood-carved furniture, traditional hammam bath
- Dining: Bahari Restaurant under Indian Almond trees with local and international cuisine
- Pools: Three outdoor pools including a rooftop infinity pool and a pool bar
- Wellness: Spa facilities with full body, foot, and head massage services
- Activities: Billiards, darts, bicycle rental, bike tours, and cultural walking tours
- Family: Kids' pool, babysitting, strollers, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment
Rooms and availability
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Street view
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Shower
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Fireplace
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Rooftop pool
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room view
- Street view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Tembo Palace Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 75 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 7.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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