Title: Tembo Palace Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tembo Palace Hotel On beach with 3 outdoor pools, near Old Fort ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/e18203d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/312bf919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/9283c06d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/acf181a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/c3f45fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Old Fort, Tembo Palace Hotel is a beachfront paradise with sun loungers and 3 outdoor pools to soak up the sun. Relax at the onsite spa, indulge in local cuisine at Tembo Bahari Restaurant or grab a coffee from the café. Guests can also unwind on the garden terrace, read up in the library or take advantage of free WiFi. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Spa - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 27 - Oct 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 28 - Oct 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=19851684&PinnedHotelID=19851684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/3ece4320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Coffee/tea maker - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/f41bff84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 237 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/95e06678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 344 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ![Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19851700/19851684/e52b0c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Shower/bath combination - 431 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 6 - 3 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tembo-Palace-Hotel.h19851684.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Tembo-Palace-Hotel.h19851684.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16252%2C39.18767&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sHEPNevTUMuT9WoaIET9zUL39KI=) Kenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974 #### What's nearby - Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬2 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪6 Degrees South - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Tembo Palace Hotel Upscale hotel near Old Fort Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, Tembo Palace Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Tembo Bahari Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers and luggage storage - A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - 41-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8977800/8977778/c68b77a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tembo House Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 897 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=8977778&PinnedHotelID=8977778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/63dc0073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maru Maru Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 562 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 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4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=13135414&PinnedHotelID=13135414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Tembo Bahari Restaurant ### Things to do - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Full-service spa - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - On the beach - Outdoor entertainment area - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Couples treatment rooms - 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchairs on site ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 41-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Dining and recreation facilities are located across the street at Tembo Hotel. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 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 - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Alcohol is not served at this property A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Annex Tembo hotel Zanzibar Town Annex Tembo hotel Annex Tembo Zanzibar Town Annex Tembo Tembo Palace Hotel Hotel Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town Tembo Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tembo Palace Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ### Is Tembo Palace Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Tembo Palace Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Tembo Palace Hotel? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Tembo Palace Hotel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Tembo Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Tembo Palace Hotel located? > Located in Stone Town, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within a 5-minute walk of Old Fort, House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tembo Palace Hotel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 64 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 6 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 7.8/10 Amenities ### 8.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abiy 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent breakfast buffet and great location ##### Abiy Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Just beautiful and perfect ##### Monica Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sanne Mussa 8 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Breakfast was outstanding ##### Sanne Mussa Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karim 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Seamless check in with exceptional service. I failed to do my due diligence and got a room that faced alleys with adjacent dwellings that had much desirable walls requiring paint and garbage below. I would still recommend Tembo Hotel but ensure you select one with city view and/or balcony as the property does have multiple sections. Don't hesitate to reach out to them as they do respond back. People in general are very humble and respectful. ##### Karim ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karim 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The check in and the service by staff was exceptional. I would, however, advice any guests planning to stay at this hotel to ensure they select the section which provides a balcony and/or city view. I missed doing my due diligence and ended up in a room with pretty bad views of the alley where one can see garbage also. The hotel was fully booked hence nothing else was avaliable for us to switch. Otherwise I would recommend this hotel and the plus point being Forodhani was within walking distance. Safe with no issues. People in Zanzibar are humble and respectful. ##### Karim Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### kareem 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was nice very busy hotel ##### kareem Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is a very fun place to stay. It has lots of Zanzibar character. The three pools are amazing and the view is incredible ##### Beth Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Demetria 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Zanzibar Staying at Tembo palace was amazing. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was nice every morning. ##### Demetria Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydni 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were super happy with our stay at Tembo Palace, we could use the facilities at both hotels, close to everything 5 minutes walk away from the night market. The hotel is on the beach front which is perfect, restaurant and drinks was great and staff were really efficient and friendly. Breakfast was great, buffet and omelettes/waffles made on request. Rooms were cleaned every day. Would recommend this hotel ##### Sydni Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aristeidis 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had an appartment next to the main building, it was enormous, with great bathroom. Great value for money, right on the beach, next to the top class hotels. Tasteful breakfast, for all likes. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D36C926EF647BDC705FCFE21477668796D36176D1662797763284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/416CB7EF015043A7FAEEF2EE9151A5D39562AE981662797813220.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Aristeidis Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christa 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay! This hotel is perfectly located for an easy walk all over town. Choice of three pools and fantastic restaurant with breakfast included. Lovely breakfast buffet! The building is immediately across the street from its sister hotel, which is right on the beach and provides beach access. Rooms are spacious and clean. Hotel staff is wonderfully accommodating and attentive. We would definitely return here! Architecture and decorating is classic Zanzibar and charming! ##### Christa Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff that were helpful and accommodating in many ways. I needed to store my luggage for a few extra days and they graciously agreed and it was kept safe. No elevator, but the porters were so helpful during check-in/out that it wasn’t a problem. The breakfast area, pool and beach were beautiful and overall this was a very convenient location. Room was huge and clean with adjustable air conditioning. I would definitely recommend and stay there again! ##### Danielle Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karim 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location in the center of Stowntown. but no lift, incase u have walking issues, and no liquor license of bar! ##### Karim Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike Doreen 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Staff & service Decent value hotel, nothing special - ran out of water for short periods of time both days we stayed - but quickly corrected when we contacted the desk. ##### Mike Doreen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### WAYNE 7 Apr 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The breakfast was bad, and the hotel was under construction. The beds were vey hard. ##### WAYNE Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia 10 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely converted palace with a great spot on the beach. One friend had issues with water and a/c but they got fixed. ##### Julia Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 21 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not a good stay! The hotel is on the beach. Little did I know that we would get a room in another building behind the hotel. Air condition did not cool enough. The safe did not work…they tried to fix it… they could not. Only 3 towels, only 3 water bottles. We were 4 people. Bathroom not clean. Floors not clean. Not nice pillow. Restaurant got everything about our order wrong. Food not nice. The smell of diesel when we had lunch was horrible. Sorry to say, but I Can not recommend this hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Henry J 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful centrally located hotel fun for kids We picked this hotel for convenience to the ferry terminal and Stone Town. It seems to be the main hotel in Stone Town, centrally located to tourist areas, beach, and restaurants. It is also artistically very beautiful in terms of architecture and layout. We were in apartments adjacent to the main hotel, accessed via an alley. Kids in our group loved the three pools at both buildings, as well as the billiards and foosball table, which together provided many hours of fun. Staff in both buildings were friendly and eager to help. Rooms were beautiful and clean. We used this as a launching point for a sandbar visit, a snorkeling excursion, and a walking tour. The hotel very kindly accommodated us with a changing room to use after checkout after returning from an excursion -- much appreciated. Note that a small tax has to be paid locally - USD 15 per person per night. The only downside was that the area outside the hotel is full of vendors who aggressively seek customers almost 24/7. ##### John Henry J Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely after a dodgy start We loved our stay. We had a triple room in Tembo Palace, which is about a minutes walk from the main Tembo Hotel. It has its own pool (which is smaller but quieter than the main one) but breakfast and the restaurant is in the main hotel. Our room was huge with three king-sized beds and a large bathroom. A/c and fans were effective. Both hotels are beautifully restored buildings. The alley leading to ours didn’t look great initially but we always felt safe walking back and forth. It’s about 30 seconds from the Freddie Mercury museum. The staff were brilliant throughout with a special mention for Pieter, our waiter on a couple of occasions. Breakfast is awesome with lots of choice and eggs made to order. Our only disappointment was on arrival when the bathroom was covered with what looked like large flakes of paint - bath, floor, basin, loo - everything. It was 3am so we really couldn’t be bothered to report it then. When we did next day, it was quickly cleared but it was a disturbing reflection on how rooms are prepared. Having said that, the actual bedroom seemed clean. Oh, and it had a fridge - lovely for keeping water and juice cool. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E83A3DF4CDD7BC1F56ADDE68960A2774068402B21708622285211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E6DCC467961F5EE055850C895462B2803EAE19BE1708622280426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Susan Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### jamila 13 Mar 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities If you have the choice DO NOT waste your money on this property. Rooms are claustrophobic, no proper ventilation, washroom is a senior nightmare with all the steps, stray cats peeing on the restaurant floor. They have the ocean front and another hotel behind and if you don’t know the difference and you book for the other it is at the back, in a hot room with no elevators (they made my senior parents climb 2 flights of stairs) until their changed out room…then made us wait until 9pm after travelling to get a room with the staff attitude. The wifi hardly works. To add to it the restaurant when you order a meal gives you the option to pay in US or local currency. They change more for the conversion than the live exchange!! It is an antique looking building but that isn’t an excuse for the dirt. Their mosquito nets have the same dead bugs on the top for days. Additionally there is zero sound proofing. Waste of money! We couldn’t not get out of there fast enough!!! ##### jamila Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Volkan 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Volkan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lei 25 Jun 2025 ##### Lei Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard 7 Jun 2025 Helt kurrant! God beliggenhet, kurrant hotell. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### rozmin 29 Mar 2025 ##### rozmin Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### rozmin 23 Jan 2025 ##### rozmin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025