Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Very nice hotel, with charm and nice staff!

The overall feeling is good, but the network is not good and it is a bit far from the swimming pool.

The bed sheets are too bad, they should be acrylic or chemical fiber, they are pilling. The hotel staff is very nice, the front desk efficiency needs to be improved, the hotel location is good, there are many hotels nearby, if you are not in a hurry, you can go to the nearby to find one. It is not worth the price, it can't be compared with the hotels in the north.

I was so satisfied that I stayed there twice. Friendly staff and comfortable facilities There is a pretty sea in front.

It happened to be living in the former residence of Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury. It was really an amazing experience. The appearance of the hotel is good, but the internal facilities are average. The bed and pillows are not comfortable, and the breakfast taste is average. It is better than the good location and the experience of this wonderful celebrity's former residence.

It’s a good case though

Lovely property right on the beach. Centrally located in Stone Town which made it very walkable. One thing to note, it is a dry resort. There is no alcohol available. I would recommend staying here.

This is a beach hotel. They need to be more up-front that there is NO ALCOHOL outside your room. They don't serve it, you can't have it in public. This wouldn't be a big deal if it were mentioned anywhere so people knew. I book a beach hotel, I want to sip a drink while staring at the water. The property had some issues. The electric fluctuated frequently. We lost water in our room at one point. They ran out of hot breakfast food at 9:15, although breakfast went until 10. Very small waterfront area, but it was there. Excellent staff. Clean property. Picturesque. And the price is right. But overall, I would not likely stay here again.

Enjoyed our stay in Stone town at the Tembo for a few days after our safari trip. Close to the airport and walking distance to all the sites. On the waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff.

A historical property on the beach and easy walking around Stonetown. Close to the fancier places if you want some different dinner choices. Stone town itself needs some love and investment in restoration and preservation of its history. Staff were helpful and nice. AC in the room was a lifesaver for someone unused to the heat. Room was spacious.

Lovely heritage hotel in centre of Stone Town. Walkable for all the sights but being in the middle of things does mean that it starts to get noisier from around 6-7am as people start to go about their business. Staff were lovely and pools were also good. Strictly no alcohol in this hotel, in case that makes a difference to people.

Beautiful hotel on the beach with great pool area. Room was clean and comfortable and the ac worked really well. I would stay here again.

I loved the architecture of Tembo House, the staff and convenient location. Stone Town is busy but at night it is quiet and not a problem for sleeping. The breakfast is great and being right by the beach and having a designated place to lay out is a huge plus. I stayed in the Apartments across the street on the top floor and honestly loved it! These are old buildings so there is no lift/elevator, so someone can help you carry your luggage if necessary. The room was HUGE and I had a little balcony to see the city which was very cute. I did have to kill a couple mosquitos but I think that’s just part of the weather I was experiencing. Putting on the A/C/fan prevented bites though. Definitely a great choice if you want a central spot in Stone Town that is easy to find, as well.

We stayed three nights in Stone Town at Tembo before moving onto the beaches. It's a great location to explore the city and to take tours from, right near the old town and beach, safe and clean, friendly staff and good breakfast with plenty of options.