Stone Town walking tours
Stroll to the Old Fort, House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens and Darajani Market, all within easy walking distance.
Tembo Palace Hotel
A charming Swahili-style hotel on the Stone Town seafront, steps from the Old Fort and House of Wonders, with three pools to enjoy.
- Airport
- Abeid Amani Karume International
- Location
- Shangani, Stone Town
- Wildlife area
- Zanzibar coast
- Best time to visit
- All year round
Overview
Tembo Palace Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the Shangani area of historic Stone Town, part of the Tembo House Hotel, the first beachfront hotel in this UNESCO World Heritage town.
The hotel offers a unique blend of traditional Zanzibari character and modern comfort, with rooms furnished in carved wood and classic Swahili style.
With three swimming pools including a rooftop pool, a seafront terrace and the Bahari Restaurant serving local and international cuisine, it is ideal for travellers who want to explore Stone Town on foot while enjoying a beachfront base.
Things to do
Activities at Tembo Palace Hotel
Beach & pool relaxation
Unwind on the hotel's beachfront, by one of its three pools or on the seafront terrace overlooking the harbour.
Island & sea excursions
Take a short boat trip to Prison Island, or arrange diving, cycling and spice tours around Zanzibar.
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Photos of Tembo Palace Hotel
Stay
Rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel
Swahili-Style Rooms
Rooms are decorated with carved wooden furniture and a traditional Swahili four-poster bed, each with a seating area, TV, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Family rooms with extra beds are available, and guests have full use of the facilities at the main Tembo House building just a minute away.
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Facilities
Room types
- Double Rooms
- Twin Rooms
- Family Rooms
Amenities
- Three swimming pools
- Rooftop pool
- Bahari Restaurant
- Seafront terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry service
- Airport transfers
- Alcohol-free hotel
Location
Tembo Palace Hotel on the map
Tembo Palace Hotel is located on Shangani and Forodhani Street in the heart of Stone Town, about a three-minute walk from the Old Fort and the House of Wonders. Zanzibar Port is around five minutes by car and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is about 8 kilometres away.
Please note that the hotel does not serve alcohol.
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