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    Tembo House Hotel & Apartments

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    Forodhani Street | Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3974, Tanzania
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    4.0
    1,079 reviews
    • Excellent34%
    • Very good41%
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    • Terrible2%
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    “no alcohol”(53 reviews)
    “bar next door”(13 reviews)
    “swimming pool”(31 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    Forodhani Street | Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 3974, Tanzania See on map
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    A Perfect Historic, Authentic, Beachfront Experience

    What a wonderful, atmospheric hotel, in a fabulous location. Right on the beach, you could spend hours just staring at the authentic and ever-changing views. The skies, the sea, the boats, the people! Tembo staff were warm, welcoming and very helpful whenever needed. Breakfasts were...More

    1  Thank ritajeff
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent

    We stayed in Tembo Hotel for two days. The hotel is situated right next to the beach and has got very interesting rooms and furnitures all over. A splendid breskfast and a nice restaurant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were allowed a...More

    1  Thank vagnp2016
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent Service, Great Location,Friendly Staff

    The location of the hotel is spot on....walking distance to everything. The hospitality that we received from the moment we checked-in right until we left, was impeccable. I couldn't have asked for a better room...best ever. Breakfast was good....Hotel menu was excellent & food was...More

    1  Thank Nishana_H
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great stay-recommend

    Loved this hotel. Location was great, breakfast was really good with many options and the room service was affordable. Definitely recommend! We were very happy with our choicend and would stay here again!

    1  Thank Asma H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Food, Great Service

    Tembo House Hotel’s location is prime, the restaurant is facing the Indian Ocean. We have enjoyed their tasty seafood dishes here on several occasions. Very attentive staff, always there to help during your stay

    1  Thank Ayazzilla
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    traveldays2000
    March 2, 2018|
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    Response from Bec S | Reviewed this property |
    No , no bar and no alcohol served . Though nice beach bar next door so it isn't too much of a problem .
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    May 5, 2017|
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    Response from ROGER C | Reviewed this property |
    7 to 10. Buffet. Great omelettes.
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    October 26, 2015|
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    Response from Tembo_House_Hotel | Property representative |
    dear tony we will put extra bed with no extra charges
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    "Clean, neat, a/c + fans in rooms, good food, on the beach affordable, Location is the best"
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    "Beach view is very nice"
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    "If you are a Queen fan, ask for a room in the Mercury House which is the birth house of Freddy Mercury."
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    "There may be larger rooms - do ask"
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