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Just a few steps from Stone Town Beach and a 12-minute walk from Peace Memorial Museum, Tembo B&B Apartments features accommodations in Zanzibar City, with a rooftop pool. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a private beach area and full-day security. The bed and breakfast features quiet street views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bath. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available each morning. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. You can play billiards at the bed and breakfast, and bike rental and car rental are available. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near Tembo B&B Apartments include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and House of Wonders. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 4.3 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Zanzibar City

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cornelia
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was beautiful with lots of carved wood. The breakfast buffet was at the nearby Tempo House Hotel and had large variety of different foods. The tables for breakfast were right on the beach. The location is a few minutes from the beach, the...
  • Sandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved everything. Rooms are phenomenal and the huge tub in the bathroom was fantastic
  • Sandra
    United States of America United States of America
    The property is beautiful! Totally Zanzibarian. Very warm and inviting
  • Lindiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was clean, friendly staff. Had a great stay. Good for one or two nights stay. Enjoyed breakfast.
  • James
    Australia Australia
    Good value for money accom, a 2 minute walk from the waterfront in Stone Town. The rooms are basic but a good size and comfy, they even have a small balcony. You are separate from the main hotel but it is a very short walk away, and the staff...
  • Cherie
    Australia Australia
    Friendly staff, easy to walk around area and explore
  • Kenneth
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, changing room for evening departure after a tour. Good value
  • Beatrice
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were very attentive and friendly. The location is great! Super central and easier to navigate from.
  • Angela
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is great, right in the heart of Stonetown, and it's just a quick walk to the main hotel with great amenities. The room is large, clean, and comfortable.
  • Mirjam
    Estonia Estonia
    Very good and central location, 3 pools and nice restaurant on the beach. Good breakfast with lot of choices. Nice place to enjoy the sunset. Very professional receptionists speaking very good English.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tembo B&B Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Danish
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Norwegian
  • Swahili

House rules
Tembo B&B Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tembo B&B Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Tembo B&B Apartments

  • Guests staying at Tembo B&B Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Tembo B&B Apartments has 1 restaurant:

    • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tembo B&B Apartments is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Tembo B&B Apartments include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Tembo B&B Apartments is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Tembo B&B Apartments. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Tembo B&B Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Tembo B&B Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.