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Tembo B&B Apartments

★★★★ Shangani St., Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi, Zanzibar Town, TZ

8.4 guest rating· 56 reviews

About this hotel

Breathtaking Rooftop Terrace and Convenient Amenities

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Enjoy a meal at Tembo Bahari Restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.

Convenient Services and Facilities

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self-parking is available onsite.

Comfortable Rooms and Prime Location

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. This upscale hotel is steps away from Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach, offering a prime location for exploring Zanzibar Town. Your ideal stay in Stone Town awaits you.

Rooms & rates

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Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Views of the city and garden</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days </p> <p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Twin Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Balcony/patio with city views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days </p> <p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony/patio with city views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days </p> <p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Studio with Terrace

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days </p> <p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days </p> <p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Secured parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
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  • Mosquito nets
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Location

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

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.456 reviews

+ Good location+ Access to main attractions− Old building− Lack of views− Limited communication about room types
Cleanliness7.1
Service9.6
Location9.1
Room Quality6.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.1

Guest review

4.0

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.

Vijay · 2025-09-19

Guest review

8.0

It's location is good with

Bruck · 2025-08-21

Guest review

8.0

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.

Alan · 2025-06-27

Guest review

10.0

Amazing hotel. Location and pool facilities were superb.

K · 2025-06-22

Guest review

10.0

We stayed in the apartments, which cost a fraction of the main building, but also had full access to all hotel amenities.

Ting · 2025-05-07

Stone Town Charm

8.0

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.

Avanel · 2025-04-29

Good to know

Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

›Pets

Pets 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

›Food & Beverage

No alcohol allowed onsite

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available