Tembo House Hotel – Stay in Zanzibar, Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel offers three outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool with ocean views and a rooftop option. The hotel is directly on the beach, providing a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can also use pool/beach towels and access a shallow-end pool for children.

Each room is decorated with wood carved furniture and a Swahili four-poster bed, with a seating area and a private bathroom featuring a traditional hammam bath. Many rooms include a balcony with sea or pool views, and the Deluxe Suites offer sea front views with private balconies. The hotel also operates Freddie Mercury Apartments, offering two-bedroom units with living areas and kitchenettes.

The on-site Bahari Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with a buffet breakfast included for guests. Room service is available 24 hours, and packed lunches can be arranged for excursions. The restaurant also offers a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and special diet menus upon request.

The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the House of Wonders and Old Fort, placing guests in the center of Stone Town's historical sites. The building itself has a notable past, having hosted guests like Freddie Mercury, and is surrounded by attractions such as Forodhani Gardens and the Peace Memorial Museum. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away, and the airport is 8 km from the property.

The on-site spa & wellness centre offers treatments including massage, hammam, body scrubs, facials, and a variety of beauty services. Families have access to a children's playground, board games, babysitting services, and a kids' pool. Recreational options include bicycle rental, cooking class, walking tours, and evening entertainment with live music.

Location: Stone Town, 3 min from House of Wonders

Pools: Three swimming pools, including rooftop infinity pool

Rooms: Swahili four-poster beds & traditional hammam baths

Dining: Bahari Restaurant with local & international cuisine

History: Hosted Freddie Mercury, cultural landmark

Family: Children's playground, babysitting, kids' pool