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Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a rooftop terrace

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Studio with Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
3 outdoor pools
Property entrance
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast buffet
Tembo B&B Apartments, located on white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters, offers meals at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, three pools, and a hair salon. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room with Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio with Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio with Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Shangani St., Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tembo B&B Apartments

Upscale hotel located in Stone Town
A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Tembo B&B Apartments. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tembo Bahari Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Beach towels, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Tembo B&B Apartments include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at Tembo House Hotel, located 100 meters away.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Tembo B&B Apartments Zanzibar Town
Tembo Zanzibar Town
Guesthouse Tembo B&B Apartments Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Town Tembo B&B Apartments Guesthouse
Guesthouse Tembo B&B Apartments
Tembo
Tembo B B Apartments
Tembo B&B Apartments Hotel
Tembo B&B Apartments Zanzibar Town
Tembo B&B Apartments Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Tembo B&B Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Tembo B&B Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tembo B&B Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tembo B&B Apartments?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Tembo B&B Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Tembo B&B Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tembo B&B Apartments located?

Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, just steps from Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach. Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruck

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's location is good with
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Location and pool facilities were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Place to Stay

Amazing view, super clean room, amazing food and super friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Geir Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, excellent staff, great rooms

I have earlier made a review, this thime is the same, i extended as i liked the place and what they can offer, great breakfast, spacious rooms, and use of the main hotels swimming pool and all other that is there. is a short distance away, but definatly worth it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has buildings spread around the neighbourhood our room was150m from the main hotel and breakfast area. The positive was it was more quite to the road and call to prey noice! Breakfast was good. Although a larger hotel it doesn’t sell alcohol so you tend not to use the facilities of an evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place we enjoués the 2 daya we spekt there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Geir Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place, recommended

I have earlier made a review, this thime is the same, i extended as i liked the place and what they can offer, great breakfast, spacious rooms, and use of the main hotels swimming pool and all other that is there. is a short distance away, but definatly worth it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tembo B&B Apartments are not in the main hotel and is a short walk away. Our room was on the third floor and the building was on old one in Stone Town without any elevator. Tembo management as well as Expedia should have made it clear to us before reserving this place. There is zero view from the windows/balcony except for depleted buildings around and one could not open up the curtains to get light into the room. The phots shown on the Expedia website fare for the hotel and NOT of the B&B apartments. Strongly recommend to chose the hotel instead of the B&B Apartments unless you prefer to stay in a glorified hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the people that work at the place.

10/10 Excellent

HELENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Very good location to visit Stone Town, excellent breakfast, very clean, the two pools were clean. All the staff is very helpful and extremely polite. I recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up for Tembo B&B

Very impressed with Tembo B&B apartments. Great price and you can use all the facilities at Tembo House Hotel. Definitely plan to stay here again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt like a sultan's palace.

Highly recommended for location and facilities. The hotel has a long history which gives it an elegant appeal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The staff was amazing and very helpful in every aspect. I have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so warm and accommodating. They helped us with every request needed. I particular appreciated them escorting us back to the apartment at night to ensure we got to the room safely. I would highly recommend Tembo Hotel/Apartments to other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay was fine

This hotel is separated into two buildings with the second one a bit of a walk away from the main hotel and no views of the ocean. It’s a bit loud at night and outdated but worked for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything

8/10 Good

Avanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stone Town Charm

Stayed at the apartment with access to the main hotel facilities. The room was spacious, furniture was a bit dated but I guess that helps to maintain the charm of the hotel. The shower had no door and nowhere for us to put our shower accessories. It seems to be newly renovated bit there were some minor issues that was taken care of promptly. The service at this hotel was impeccable! The doormen always ensured we were safe and taken care of. The breakfast was one of the best I ever had at any hotel. The beach was nice and I loved that we got to see local life- not too touristy. Overall a very good stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geir Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B Great place, excellent staff, Recommended

Tembo B&B is a distance from the reception and main hotel, but easy to walk, great breakfast included, very friendly staff and very good rooms. is not marked on outside, so first time could be a bit difficult to find the door. I liked the place and you can use all the swimmingpools and more at the main hotel. I would deinatly use Tembo again. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Serviceable

This was a quick stopover for my family, It was a serviceable room in the heart of Stone Town for a few hours until we went to the airport, but we did not spend the night here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

BARBARA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reviews online implied there was an oceanview however its limited to the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great studio flat

Rented the studio flat in the outbuilding (3 min walk from main hotel), did have to climb four flight of stairs but the room was worth it. Brilliant air con, washing machine and the bed and bathroom were great! Couldn't find the cable channels on the TV but that may have been my lack of tech knowledge. Main restaurant had good variety of food although service was typically slightly slow. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zaheer Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is hidden, and a small walk from the main Tembo hotel, but what makes up for it is the wonderful staff. Their friendliness, and willing to assist you at everything. The breakfast menu was amazing, a mix of everything which was very pleasant. The rooms can use alittle bit of an upgrade, and they should probably prohibit photo sessions from people on the streets, as there was alot of flash on the outside (but maybe an exception because of the public holiday). I would definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Nice spacious room a minute or so walk away from the main Tembo hotel (where check in and all facilities are located) Hotel has very nice pools and is directly on the beach. The area of the beach is a busy area with many of the small boats boarding passengers arriving/departing for day trips. If you intend to visit the Tortoise Sanctuary on prison island, you couldn’t be better located. The Freddie Mercury museum is also a 2 min walk away. The hotel is not licensed to sell alcohol, but there is a very nice bar/resturant next door called Livingstones. Continental breakfast selection is pretty reasonable. All in all, the overall experience was very good and offered good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024