TEMBO HOUSE HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Beachfront Location
Tembo House Hotel is a 3-minute walk from the House of Wonders in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel sits on a beachfront where fishermen have operated since the 8th century. It is 10 km from Kisauni and surrounded by landmarks including Christ Church Cathedral (0.3 km), Old Fort of Zanzibar (0.3 km), and Forodhani Park (0.5 km).
Varied Room Options
Rooms include air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and seating areas. Options range from Double Rooms with pool/sea view balconies and hammam baths to Presidential Suites with Swahili furniture and ocean views. Freddie Mercury Apartments across the road offer 2 bedrooms, city view balconies, and kitchen facilities. All rooms provide complimentary drinking water and tea/coffee makers.
Oceanview Dining Experience
Bahari Restaurant serves local Zanzibari cuisine and international dishes under Indian Almond trees overlooking the Indian Ocean. Menu highlights include fresh seafood from the Indian Ocean and freshly pressed tropical juices like passion fruit, tamarind, and orange. The restaurant features seating that includes historic settees with intricate curved designs.
Pool and Beach Access
The hotel features an azure pool with ocean views and an infinity plunge pool on the first floor. The beachfront provides direct access to the Indian Ocean. The hotel serves as a base for excursions to spice farms, boat rides to nearby islands, and tours of Stone Town's winding lanes and architecture.
Historical Significance and Services
The building has housed notable guests including Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Freddie Mercury. It previously operated as the Cowasjee Dinshaw and Brothers trading company. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, mosquito nets, and ironing facilities. The hotel offers guided tours to local markets and historical sites.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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