Tembo Palace Hotel

Hotel, 4-starKenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974, Zanzibar TownShow on map

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Fabulous

Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.

8.872Reviews

Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974.

Spa Services and Amenities Indulge in relaxing massages and treatments at the full-service spa.

Dining Options Experience local and international cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant and grab a coffee at the cafe.

Convenient Location Explore top attractions like Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach just steps away from the hotel.

To book your stay at Tembo Palace Hotel and enjoy all these amenities and more, visit our website or call us today!

What this place offers

Scuba diving nearby
Television in common areas
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
Full-service spa
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance

Rooms

8.8

Fabulous

Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 72 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.0
Service9.5
Location9.0
Rooms7.5
Amenities9.0
Value9.0
Food & drink9.0

Guests mention

Exceptional serviceGreat location

FarAway21464889415LONDON, ENGLAND
August 2025
Good mid range hotel
Lovely apartment set back off the road and across the road from the main (& slightly more noisy!) hotel. It has its own pool and the rooms are more private than the main hotel. Rooms are large with aircon - simple design…
Navigator18883950980NAIROBI
July 2025
Great hotel in centre of stone town
Great little Annex hotel, to the main hotel tembo house (less than 1 minute walk between the 2)
We had a family room which had 3 large double beds and plenty of space for 2 adults and 2 kids. Breakfast was very nice,…
Karim
June 2025
Seamless check in with exceptional service. I failed to do my due diligence and got a room that faced alleys with adjacent dwellings that had much desirable walls requiring paint and garbage below. I would still…
Karim
June 2025
The check in and the service by staff was exceptional. I would, however, advice any guests planning to stay at this hotel to ensure they select the section which provides a balcony and/or city view. I missed doing my…
Richard
June 2025
Helt kurrant! God beliggenhet, kurrant hotell.
Verified traveler
January 2025
Not a good stay!
The hotel is on the beach. Little did I know that we would get a room in another building behind the hotel. Air condition did not cool enough. The safe did not work…they tried to fix it… they could not. Only 3 towels,…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974, Zanzibar Town

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 12:00 PM until anytime

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

Pets. Pets not allowed

Pets. Service animals not allowed

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

Food & Beverage. No alcohol served onsite

General. Cashless transactions are available

Guest type. Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Tembo Palace Hotel

What time is check-in and check-out at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Tembo Palace Hotel?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Tembo Palace Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Tembo Palace Hotel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Tembo Palace Hotel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Tembo Palace Hotel?

Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974, Zanzibar Town.

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