tembo house hotel — classic stone town landmark on forodhani

A long-standing Stone Town seafront hotel with pool, hammam and walkable access to historic sites

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tembo house hotel sits on shangani/forodhani street in stone town, a short stroll from the beach and within easy walking distance of markets, forts and the waterfront. Its location makes it a practical base for guests arriving to or leaving from Zanzibar — straightforward for transfers and day trips.

Originally a landmark guesthouse, Tembo House now operates as a service-focused 4-star city hotel with a mix of sea-view rooms, suites and apartment-style units. Public areas centre on a modest outdoor pool and terrace dining, with amenities including a hammam, hairdresser and business centre.

Overview

Classic Stone Town landmark on Forodhani

A sensible one- or two-night Stone Town stopover when linking a mainland safari with island time — with sea views, an outdoor pool, and walkable access to historic sites.

Why Choose tembo house hotel — classic stone town landmark on forodhani

●Prime Stone Town location on shangani/forodhani with easy access to Forodhani Gardens and the Old Fort.
●Sea-view rooms and junior suites with balconies overlooking the seafront and pool.
●Family and apartment options for extra space (including apartments across the road).
●Outdoor pool, hammam, hairdresser, business centre and reliable transfer support.
●Convenient airport access (approximately 7 km to Abeid A. Karume International Airport).

Accommodation

Room types range from standard rooms to family rooms, junior suites with balcony and ocean views, deluxe suites and presidential suites; some units sit in an annex or across the road. Rooms generally include air conditioning, seating areas, satellite TV, a safety deposit box, tea/coffee facilities and en-suite bathrooms.

●Outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace.
●Restaurant serving a mix of African, international and Asian dishes (vegetarian and halal options on request).
●Hammam (traditional steam), hairdresser and a small business centre.
●Children’s playground, billiards/darts and free Wi‑Fi throughout.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Dining includes buffet, continental or full English breakfasts and a menu featuring local seafood and international choices. The terrace and poolside setting is convenient for early departures and late arrivals, with special dietary requests catered for with advance notice.

Facilities & Experiences

●Guided walking tours of Stone Town (Forodhani Gardens, museum quarter and carved-door alleys).
●Dhow trips, Prison Island (Changuu) excursions and spice-farm visits arranged via concierge.
●Easy staging for transfers to northern beaches (Nungwi, Matemwe) and island day trips.
●On-site recreation including pool time, billiards and family-friendly play area.

Practical Information

Location & Access

Tembo House is located on shangani/forodhani street in Stone Town, about 7 km from Abeid A. Karume International Airport (approximately 20–45 minutes depending on traffic). It’s walkable to the waterfront and convenient for ferry/harbour facilities.