Too many hawkers around the hotel Beach in front of hotel is too busy with noisy locals each afternoon.

Clean and presentable. Expensive accomodation Renovations happening - lots of dust Too many hawkers around the hotel Busy with locals on the beach front

Stayed in May 2024

construction currently going on, was loud and dirty

Breakfast was awesome and was included in price of room. Had to move my room 3 times but they immediately took care of me.

Stayed in May 2024

location was great, breakfast was excellent and the room was fit for a queen.

Stayed in May 2024

Next time I would book a tour separately rather than go through the hotel. The price was fair but guide could have been much better. Also the wifi didn't work during our stay. This was due to a region-wide outage. However other locations around town were able to connect. This hotel might want to upgrade its service to avoid similar problems in the future.

Great location. Our room was in a separate building. It faced an alley but that was fine because it meant that it was very quiet and dark at night. Rooms have both a fan and a/c. Multiple pools make it easy to cool off.

Stayed in May 2024

I was able to shower after checkout. Bathroom was amazing and that was a huge plus!!

Stayed in May 2024

The location was perfect for walking around stonetown. The staff were so very kind and helpful. They allowed us to check in early after our long flight. Breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable, beds were comfortable. We slept so well.

Stayed in May 2024

A hotel of 2024 without Elevators , disorganized receptionists . Very limited buffet breakfast . What is shown in Booking.com is not what you get

It is on the beachfront, accessible location

Stayed in May 2024

The hotel consists of 4 separate hotels. We didn’t know this and thought we would be staying in the main historic building. Instead we were put in an offsite property reached by a narrow. We were uncomfortable walking to and from the main building. The building did not have an elevator and I walk with the aid of a cane. Would not have booked with the property if I had known we would not be in the mail building. Would recommend you not book this property if you will not be placed in the original hotel building.

Loved learning about the history associated with the main hotel.

Stayed in May 2024

I wish there was air conditioning in the living room as well. We rented an apartment and the weather was really hot. The air conditioning in the bedroom wasnt sufficient to make the entire apartment comfortable. For people with accessibility concerns, the stairs and the high bed might be challenging.

Great location, beautiful rooms, and the helpful staff. Thanks!

Stayed in May 2024

All good

Staff were great humble and ready to help

Stayed in April 2024

Beds are quite short in the apartments- one of the beds in the double room had to lie diagonally and I’m 5’6

Lovely location, friendly guests

Stayed in April 2024

There were construction works while staying and a lot of noise. A lot of rubbish on the beach in front of the hotel . No serve of alcohol. A lot of people were selling Marijuana and other drugs around the hotel (like a drug market).

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was OK just needed some more options In breakfast

We always love to stay at tembo

Stayed in April 2024

Beds weee too high. Person with disability finds it difficult to climb onto the bed

Stayed in March 2024

Aside from the broken shower head that they immediately fix. (Im amazed) The room i got was a bit far from the main. I should have been moved to Freddie room as im one of his big fan 😅🤣

The promptness of the staff. I would highly recommend Abdul rauf Ali for being there with me attending all my request and questions. He deserves a big recognition. He is the star of Tembo and that had a great stay! Id travel in many parts of the world and I can say that he is the best.

Stayed in April 2024

The wifi here is a bit slow but ok for email etc. The pool could do with more lounges and the upper deck needs umbrellas, as it’s just scorching concrete when the sun is out. Would’ve loved a cocktail by the pool, too, but understand alcohol is not as common in this area.

This property is in a great beachside location. Close to the main park and a short stroll to all the highlights of Stone Town. And it’s around the corner from the Freddie Mercury museum. Pool is fabulous but unfortunately the upper one was under renovation (to make it bigger!) The restaurant serves the basics which can be had in the outdoor area or restaurant. Staff here are friendly and welcoming and we had a great stay.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. We were in Annex building but staff helped get bags up and down to the room.

Great location in Stonetown. Small beach front was nice, very busy as was Eid.

Stayed in April 2024

I had problems with my air conditioning unit.

Historic atmosphere, excellent location with beautiful view and access to the ocean, pool, friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness.

Stayed in April 2024

A pity that the pool wasn't kept open a bit longer in the evenings. Also a bit of a disappointment for the kids that the pool facing the beach was under construction.

The rooms and the entire hotel are so beautifully furnished and decorated, not to mention the most pretty bathrooms I've ever seen! The view from the balconies facing the Ocean, the fantastic pool at the very center of the hotel, the hotel's location right on the beach while at the same time with a walking distance to everything you wish to reach in Stonetown. The breakfast was excellent with a broad variety of choices for all tastes, and the staff members are professional and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Stayed in April 2024

Room with sea view and balcony, you have to go out on the balcony to see the view 🫣😲

Reactive and very polite staff! Super central

Stayed in April 2024

Crossing the street to thebPalace hotel - should have hotel staff to help kids cross.

Great pools, excellent food, nice staff, cleanliness, plenty of outlets in the room. Safe. Easily walkable area.

Stayed in March 2024

Having to stay in the outlying buildings meant being harassed by taxi and tuk tuk drivers everytime you walked to your room and also people trying to guide you to their restaurants or shops. The beach access was nice but the same experience as leaving the front of the hotel, guys trying to sell you goods or boat trips. The infinity edge pool was under construction and it was quite loud and distracting during meals. The braced roof was also a little disconcerting since the restaurant is directly under the area being braced.

The location of Tembo House is perfectly located in the tourist center of Stone Town and is a short walking distance or tuk tuk ride to any of the tourist sites and many restaurants. It is located on the same street as the upscale resorts of the Park Hyatt and Serena Hotel. The hotel has many different buildings within a couple of blocks and our building, while located a couple blocks away from the main hotel, had its own pool and game room with a pool table and foosball table which was great with kids. The family rooms were large with 3 king sized beds. The air conditioning was great after staying at a beach resort without it for many days! The included breakfast was varied and delicious. The lunch and dinner menu had a good selection and good prices. The main pool was large and refereshing with varied depths appropriate for any age. The smaller pool in our building was a single depth of 1.4 meters which was a little deep for small children but was fine with floaties. The staff was always available and very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

Restaurant is slow to make your food 30-45 minute waiting period. Either the chef is slow or the waitress don’t check up on the order often. This was off peak times. They don’t sell alcohol. Don’t wake up too early for breakfast they do take time in setting up.

Location, setup, convenience.

Stayed in April 2024

The breakfast and the lunch was on a lower quality. Typical for a slightly larger hotel. The beach is full of persons that wants to sell things and there are a lot of boats. You can swim but it is not plesant.

Well located in the heart of stone town. Very close to everything of interest and also a rather short walk to the ferry terminal. The staff was very friendly and we where allowed a late check-out. Very generous with towels around the pool.

Stayed in April 2024