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Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
View from room
Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Balcony view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Freddie Mercury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Standard Twin Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tembo House Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Old Fort
Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, Tembo House Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a facial, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Tembo House Hotel Apartments Zanzibar Town
Tembo House Hotel Apartments
Tembo House Zanzibar Town
Tembo House
Tembo House Hotel Hotel
Tembo House Hotel Apartments
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar Town
Tembo House Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Tembo House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembo House Hotel?

As of 24 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembo House Hotel on 26 Nov,2024 start from S$162.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tembo House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tembo House Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tembo House Hotel?

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 House Hotel?

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

Does Tembo House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tembo House Hotel located?

Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and Nakupenda Beach. Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders are also within 10 minutes.

Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 723 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff and amenities. The pools were a great benefit. Staff was very helpful. Good location. Stated twice during our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time. Hotel was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Staten Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were Excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable and they go above and beyond for the guests. One even offered to escort me to where I needed to go. I was thankful but declined as I was confident that I could find it. I definitely would return to this hotel again if I ever came back to Tanzania, which I plan to do.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ZEINAB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the sheets were not clean! There were some stains. We asked the staff to change them
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The TV kept going on and off all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an historic site in UNESCO world historic Stonetown. The shopping district and amazing restaurants are in the immediate area. The hotel is full-service and convenient to attractions around the island. It is on the beach and offers a good, full breakfast. The Gelato bar offered delicious, exotic choices. I really loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting historic property. I had a huge room/suite in the annex across the street from the main building. Ocean front restaurant was lovely. Location was great for exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pick up at the airport.was there on time. We were greeted by name by the front desk staff. They were very friendly and no question was ever brushed off. All the staff at the hotel and restaurant were friendly. We felt very safe for the whole time we were there. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It fit our needs. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an interesting stay. The hotel seems like you are in a colonial house. But overall it was a nice stay and experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rouja

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible management and a totally overpriced hotel! Sea view rooms actually look at the pool! The explanation is that Sea view is not see front! Very dishonest way to pump the price up and disappoint... Don't bother...there are better places to stay in town. Go to the Serena instead
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our evening at Tembo House. The facility is beautiful, and the location is amazing - right on the edge of Stonetown and right on the beach. We really enjoyed the breakfast, and revisited later on our stay in Zanzibar for lunch and again, were very pleased with the restaurant and the staff. One note: Stonetown is a very busy area - lots of people and traffic, especially noisy pikipikis (motorcycles) so you cannot expect things to be super quiet at night. If you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MITSUYASU

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My experience was deeply unsettling. My initial review was not deemed appropriate by expedia so I cannot reveal specific details. All I can say is as a woman traveling alone this experience was profoundly distressing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful architecture and history, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quality of facility need to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet Robin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
The hotel is situated on the beach in Stone Town which is really convenient for exploring the town. Our room was big and everything worked as it should. The hotel has a restaurant on the beach and the breakfast was a buffet spread. There are also 3 pools in the hotel. Overall, a decent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and beautiful views at the ocean. I definitely will stay there again and again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beatiful hotel in a great location
We had the presidential suite and it was beautiful! The furniture was very cool and the views were gorgeous. The staff was super friendly and went out of thei way to make us feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024