Title: Tembo Palace Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=19851684&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tembo Palace Hotel On beach with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort ## Photo gallery for Tembo Palace Hotel ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Tembo Palace Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/e18203d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Tembo Palace Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/312bf919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports facility - Tembo Palace Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/c3f45fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine - Tembo Palace Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/acf181a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Tembo Palace Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/9283c06d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Old Fort, Tembo Palace Hotel is a beachfront paradise with sun loungers and 3 outdoor pools to soak up the sun. Relax at the onsite spa, indulge in local cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant or grab a coffee from the café. Guests can also unwind on the garden terrace, read up in the library or take advantage of free WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Spa - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 13 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 14 - Dec. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/3ece4320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Electric kettle - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Twin Room ![Superior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/f41bff84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/tub combination - 237 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/95e06678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/tub combination - 344 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/e52b0c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/tub combination - 431 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tembo-Palace-Hotel.h19851684.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tembo-Palace-Hotel.h19851684.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16252%2C39.18767&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sHEPNevTUMuT9WoaIET9zUL39KI=) Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974 #### 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 \- 0.8 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Tembo Palace Hotel Upscale hotel near Old Fort Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, Tembo Palace Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff - A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Tembo Palace Hotel include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries - 41-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64392000/64391941/94937b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SALAAM LETTING CELEBRITY VILLA Zanzibar - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $691 CA $805 total includes taxes & fees Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=64391941&PinnedHotelID=64391941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96421800/96421768/8597c0f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Family Villa with 3 rooms Stone Town - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $138 CA $165 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=96421768&PinnedHotelID=96421768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/afc99cdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Stone Town - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### 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 - 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 - 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 available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Alcohol is not served at this property A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Annex Tembo hotel Zanzibar Town Annex Tembo hotel Annex Tembo Zanzibar Town Annex Tembo Tembo Palace Hotel Hotel Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town Tembo Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool? ### Is Tembo Palace Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Tembo Palace Hotel? ### Does Tembo Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Tembo Palace Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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