TEMBO B&B APARTMENTS, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Tembo B&B Apartments offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee makers. Options include twin rooms with 2 single beds, double rooms with hammam baths, and 2-bedroom Freddie Mercury Apartments featuring Arabic-style seating areas and city-view balconies. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, laptop-friendly workspaces, and 24-hour room service. Some rooms provide sea views from private balconies.
Dining Options
The Bahari Restaurant serves local Zanzibari cuisine and international dishes under Indian Almond trees overlooking the Indian Ocean. Menu highlights include fresh seafood from the Indian Ocean and freshly pressed tropical juices from local spice and fruit farms. The restaurant features historic seating that includes Sultan-era settees with intricately curved designs.
Leisure & Facilities
The property features an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views and a first-floor infinity plunge pool. The beachfront location provides direct access to the Indian Ocean. The 24-hour front desk can arrange tours to Stone Town's historical sites, spice farms, and nearby islands. Mosquito nets and ironing facilities are provided in all rooms.
Location & Transportation
Located in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel is 500 meters from the Old Fort, Mercury House, and St. Joseph's Cathedral. The Peace Memorial Museum and Old Slave Market are within 1 km. The property is 10 km from Kisauni and provides easy access to Stone Town's winding lanes, marketplaces, and historical architecture.
Historical Significance
The building has housed notable guests including Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Freddie Mercury. Originally home to the Cowasjee Dinshaw and Brothers trading company in the 1880s, the property features historical elements throughout. The hotel's name derives from 'tembo' (elephant in Swahili), referencing a wooden elephant that stood in the courtyard during its trading company days.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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