This was a trip I'd been saving for, for three years. This was a 30th Birthday trip to myself & the way things panned out, it quickly became a solo trip and my first one at that. So leaving the US to travel to a different country could easy be one of the scariest things ever to someone but for me, it was one of the best and most peaceful trips I've ever been on. Tembo Hotel was the second hotel I stayed out during my duration in Zanzibar and honestly I wish it were my only stay. My first hotel was very nice but it was a lot further away on more of a beach resort hotel type of place. Tembo was a beach, city & every good thing in between type of hotel. As soon as I arrived staff at the receptionist counter welcomed me and even offered complimentary Hibiscus juice (that I love). I was then told my room was upgraded free of charge to a bungalow suite on the beach named, "Bahari." I was so thankful and upon walking into my room I was blown away at the beauty, space, cleanliness, and the SHOWER!! That shower was something I'd never seen before in my life and is hard for me to describe the arcihitecture of it but WOW. The staff were some of the nicest people I'd ever meet from the older man named, "Salim" (I hope I spelled it correctly) he helped me bring my bags to the room and even one night accompanied me to the a few places down the street since I was by myself at night as a foreigner female. Mohammoud always greeted my from morning to evening with a warm beautiful smile and even was my server a few times, whose customer serve was top tier excellent. Mudrik was so helpful when it came to helping change the batteries in the safe in my bedroom. Adul was so kind, friendly every time I saw him. Raphael was literally a dream he and the older Salim. Raphael made me a nice refreshment drink and we had great conversations throughout my time there. The younger Salim was so nice and sweet as well and last but not least Makame was so helpful on my last day there.
starstarstarstarstar Zindzi Randolph
Nice rooms with plenty of room. Very nice bathroom and shower but not a lot of warm water but it is warm here so not a big deal. Two nice pools and a lovely terrace to eat breakfast and dinner. The breakfast is excellent with fresh local fruit. The dinner was good but service very slow. The biggest disappointment was that they do not serve any Alcohol so no beer to sip by the ocean.
starstarstarstar Brent Husband
Very beautiful hotel with a very good location: in the heart of the city. Close to everything and access to the beach. I loved the rooms, bathrooms. They only need to work on improving the breakfast menu. The staff very friendly.
starstarstarstar Nahid Aldossary
If you plan on staying in Stone Town for a night or two the hotel location is hard to beat! The environment is nice and you get a feel of the “old town.” However, be weary that the rooms are veeery old, and in our case there was an awful smell coming from the bathroom (our room was next to the pool.) We only stayed for one night and it was too late to complain when we noticed, but this is part of the reasons why I don’t give this hotel a better score. Generally, the staff is nice, but they lack a more personable touch with their guests. That said, it is good for its value and still a great choice!
starstarstarstar Maria Camila Hoyos Casas
Excellent service, views, location, price and facilities. The breakfast alone was worth it with so many options to choose from (buffet style). There was a variety of local and foreign food and it was all freshly made. Really enjoyed our time. Thank you to the friendly and helpful staff.
starstarstarstarstar Chris Boatwright
I am give ng excellent rate ⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐. It's a wonderful experience staying here. A classic hotel with an antique furniture. It's cozy , classic, relaxing, ocean view and great breakfast buffet. Its a great feelings for me as a first timer in the city and country. 🥰❤️. I love it! TravelCouple
starstarstarstarstar BiaMar Travel Vlogs
We stayed there for just one night, we had a room with a sea view. Great room indeed, super cozy, very nice bathroom. Great staff: very friendly and helpful. There is a good swimming pool and a lot of space to get a good sunbathe either near the pool or near the ocean itself.
starstarstarstarstar Nadzeya Paladzich
This is an excellent excellent hotel for the location and price. They even let us park our car for 4 days in the teeny tiny parking lot in front. Amazing staff! I can't wait to go back for the breakfast buffet! Really just need more time here.
starstarstarstarstar Olivia Serrill
Highly Recommended!
Tembo House has one of the best facilities in Stone Town. The management is easily one of the best I’ve encountered in my travel experience. Their rooms are spacious and pristine, amenities are replaced daily, the breakfast is like a feast and their staff are polite. Oh and the view from the restaurant is breathtaking! Breakfast at Tembo House was therapeutic. I was sad to leave at the end of my stay.
I had such a lovely stay.
starstarstarstarstar Chidinma Udeogu
Se Hospedaram no Tembo por 7 noites. Com uma localização central em Stone Town. O serviço foi excelente e a cereja no topo do bolo ... acesso à praia. A equipe foi incrível e realmente útil. Nada de bebidas alcoólicas no local, mas hakuna matata 😀 Bar de praia ao lado
starstarstarstar Rukshana Hoosen
Me alojé en Tembo por 7 noches. Ubicado en el centro de Stone Town. El servicio fue excelente y la guinda del pastel ... acceso a la playa. El personal fue increíble y realmente servicial. No se sirve alcohol en las instalaciones, pero hakuna matata 😀 Bar de playa justo al lado
starstarstarstar Rukshana Hoosen
Stayed at Tembo for 7 nights. Centrally located in Stone Town. Service was great and the cherry on the cake... beach access. Staff were amazing and really helpful. No alcohol served on premises but hakuna matata😀 Beach bar right next door
starstarstarstar Rukshana Hoosen
O gerente da recepção não estava disponível em condições de uso das instalações, ou seja, a piscina. Cada dia durante a estadia houve uma resposta diferente para o uso da piscina. As regras mudavam de acordo com a preferência da manjedoura por determinados hóspedes. Melhor colocar uma placa que diga exatamente quais são as condições da piscina para que todos vejam o tempo todo.
star Unkonda Sawyer
Hotel bem no centro de Stone Town. 😍 Uma excelente base para explorar esta parte da cidade. O hotel em si é confortável, decorado com clima e o serviço é muito bom. 😁👍🏻 Excelente vista do terraço, mas ainda melhor para o mar. Bar e restaurante bem "equipados". 😂 Tudo o que precisa ser enterrado. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
starstarstarstarstar Norbert T.
Manager at the front desk was not forthcoming in conditions of guests using the facilities namely the pool. Each day during the stay there was a different response for pool usage. The rules changed depending on the manger's preference for certain guests. Better to put a sign that says exactly what the pool conditions are for all to see all the time.
star Unkonda Sawyer
Um autêntico hotel urbano. Localizado na orla central. Perto de todos os pontos turísticos da cidade velha. Os hotéis dispõem de bons quartos, ar condicionado e frigorífico. Os cafés da manhã são bons.
starstarstarstarstar Sergiy Kolesnyk
A estadia inicial foi incrível, o quarto era limpo e arrumado e a equipe foi ótima!No entanto, a segunda estadia não foi tão agradável. Tive que mudar de quarto devido ao fato de ser empoeirado. O segundo cômodo, o banheiro, tem uma semi-parede e abertura para cima de tudo que usei e lavei havia um cheiro estranho de esgoto que invadiu todo o cômodo.Além disso, é definitivamente um ótimo lugar pelo preço bem em frente à praia. Muito o que fazer ao redor e perto de tudo.
starstarstarstar Salwas Sultana
Initial stay was amazing, the room was clean and tidy and staff was great!However, the second stay wasn't as pleasant. Had to switch roomsdue to it being dusty. The second room the washroom has a semi wall and opening towards the top everything I used the it and flushed there was weird sewage smell which leaped into the entire room.Beside that it is definitely great place for the price right in fornt of the beach. Lots to do around and close to everything.
starstarstarstar Salwas Sultana
Lovely hotel, with very nice decorations and very good breakfast and great staff. Wifi is not working so well and the bed could be more comfortable.
starstarstarstar Crina Dezsi
I love the king prawns here and it’s something I have had a few times . Service at the restaurant is great . One star off because I tried to contact the front desk for lost and found and no one picks up . So if you lose something you are not getting it back .
starstarstarstar Kimberly S
O hotel Tembo está localizado na praia de Zanzibar. O hotel tem uma vista muito bonita e tem acesso à praia de areia branca. O que mais gosto neste lugar é o design de interiores e a arquitetura. O café da manhã foi uma experiência incrível de Zanzibar e cozinha internacional. Membros da equipe muito educados e lugar confortável para ficar com a família também. Nós apreciamos a nossa estadia aqui.
starstarstarstarstar Natasha K Rindvoll
Ei. Para não fazer uma mesura verbal, acho que todo mundo já está cansado da sofisticação da palavrinha, recomendo fortemente! Recreação, mar, boa gastronomia, odiando o serviço certo - 100% garantido. Um golpe além ... ao lado da casa onde o maravilhoso músico Mercury cresceu. Isso é para aqueles que lembram e amam seu trabalho. Acredito que sua escolha será confortável e correta. Atenciosamente. Al.
starstarstarstarstar Oleksei Pianykh
Tembo hotel is located at the beach in Zanzibar. The hotel has a very beautiful view and has an access to the white sand beach. What I love mostly about this place is the interior design and architecture. The breakfast was an amazing experience of both Zanzibar and international cuisine. Very polite staff members and comfortable place to stay with family too. We enjoyed our stay here.
starstarstarstarstar Natasha K Rindvoll
Friendly staff, they even arrange to keep our luggage after check out. Excellent location, nice view. Breakfast was great too
starstarstarstarstar Lianet Marcos
Precioso y tranquilo!
starstarstarstarstar Sheyla Perez
Un hotel muy bien ubicado, en el centro de la ciudad y primera línea de playa. El diseño del hotel es espectacular, y las habitaciones son preciosas y muy completas.Lástima que el desayuno del hotel no esté a la Altura del diseño y del magnífico servicio.
starstarstarstar Álvaro Paniagua
Probably the best hotel in Zanzibar
starstarstarstarstar Curtis Loy
Probably the best hotel in Zanzibar
starstarstarstarstar King Curtis jr
É um sítio muito bonito com aquela arquitectura árabe e decoração muito agradável
starstarstarstarstar José Cardoso
Es un hotel que está muy bien para una noche (no recomiendo pasar más tiempo en Stonetown, es mejor alojarse en otras partes de la isla) El desayuno correcto pero podría haber sido mejor. Personal amable.
starstarstarstarstar Beatriz González
Fantásticas vistas a pie de playa, hotel con mucho encanto. Comida buena con buen precio.
starstarstarstar Basilio Albillo
Tembo en guaraní de Paraguay significa miembro viril de el sexo masculino
starstarstarstarstar Fabrizzio Martínez
Lugar increíble. Habitación 10, check-in y check-out 10, limpieza 10, desayuno 10. Según llegamos el botones nos subió las maletas a la habitación y nos recibieron con un cocktail de bienvenida riquísimo. Todo era “HAKUNA MATATA”. Dormimos con el aire acondicionado al mínimo por lo que no pasamos calor (mínimas de 28 grados por la noche). Un descanso de lujo en esos colchones!Levantarse a las 6 de la mañana y poder salir a la terraza a disfrutar del amanecer, bajar a desayunar en la playa y otros muchos placeres que otorga este hotel.. no pertenece a ninguna cadena pero no tiene nada que envidiarles!!😍😍😍
starstarstarstarstar Aly Iglesias
Muy lindo lugar, las personas en recepción fueron muy amables y nos ayudaron con a donde pasear y que lugares ir. El desayuno es muy completo y rico. No venden alcohol. La ubicación es excelente porque está cerca del centro pero con vista a la playa por un precio razonable. Lo recomiendo.
starstarstarstarstar Nerea Izaguirre Hamui
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