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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town beach hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located on the oceanfront, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers a tranquil retreat with a free breakfast buffet, beach shuttle and adjacent golf course. Enjoy yoga classes at the gym or take in breathtaking views at Dhow Restaurant while savoring international cuisine for brunch, lunch or dinner. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and pool bar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 3

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Superior city view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior city view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Two Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom King Suite-Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Superior Room with Ocean View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087

What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Livingstone's House - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 12 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is a great choice for your beach stay in Zanzibar Town, putting you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center. Offering a beachfront location, Dhow Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A rooftop terrace, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and 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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby; reservations required
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 10 km*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (630 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle on site
  • Beach towels
  • Bike storage
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Dhow Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Ali Baba Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - 111-224-498
Property Registration Number NR.016A.01.2016

Also known as

Golden Tulip Zanzibar
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Hotel
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Zanzibar Town
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Yes, Dhow Restaurant offers beachfront dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of beautifully served cuisines and breathtaking scenic views. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and friendly customer service . Ms speed lady , is very nice, and always want to help. I recommand this place to any traveler to zanzibar .
Jean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful sea views and great customer care, good food!
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly stafff and I believe his name “The King” is very funny and full of good vibes. Will visit again!!
Mickala, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff here was very friendly. 2 bedroom was very spacious. Breakfast options could have been better and at times there was a lot of noise coming from outside. Some renovations to the property to uplift certain areas would also be great. Overall, I would stay here again due to the friendliness of the staff alone.
Taniese, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They are just amazing. Lovely people
Stephen, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I carry only good memory and outstanding service, a reference for anyone who is looking for a nice and convenient place to stay,...
Antoine, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff and a nice ocean view.
Nikia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent hotel. Staff are very nice & very polite, Simon on reception is very helpful. Breakfast was amazing , can't talk about dinner. The ocean view remains amazing. Waking up to the sound of ocean If you are looking for a quite place but not so far from all the buzz of Stonetown. This is the hotel for you in Zanzibar
Abdi, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love that the staff was very helpful and patient very nice on time just perfect
demetria denice, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

hotel is beautiful, rooms are great and the staff is excellent (perhaps some English language weakness BUT nothing significant). Area around the hotel is not super walkable BUT it is not far from Stone Town (20 minute taxi ride - US$10 to US$20). View from top floor restaurant is amazing and the food is pretty good. I would recommend highly. i would stay here again.
Inayat, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this property!! I will be back and I will rent with them again
Idenise, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully built and Given original Zanzibar look
Amir, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and very helpful. We liked that it was in a quiet area about 15 min to Stone Town by taxi. The room was large and we enjoyed the pool that looked out over the ocean. Buffet breakfast offered a variety of dishes and the coffee was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay.
Evelyn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could do better

Hotel with a Pool and some Sunbeds but no real Sandbeach. Room (Seaview) was huge but requires some maintenence. Aircon extremely noisy. Seaview Windows were blind...so only the higher price. Staff was really nice and smiling. Management seems to be the weak point.
Thomas, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice staff, clean rooms, and nice pool area. But the hotels.com listing said it would have a bar and the hotel does not serve any alcohol.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the staff-----all friendly people. Very prompt service when anything was needed. One thing I did not likei was that there was not a good beach area.
Jeanne, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Golden Tulip Stay

The stay was amazing
Yannick, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

all good. Will stay again.
Niraj, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy in Zanzibar

Friendly staff, very obliging. Food great, room lovely, appreciated balcony for views.
Dianne, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were lovely at this property and our was clean and spacious. The bathroom was dated and shower door broken but sorted out immediately once sorted. The hotel allow taxi drivers to wait in the reception but they do try and rip you off and hassle you a but. We had one taxi driver try to convice us that 20usd and 15000 tsh. I find it surprising that the hotel staff dont intervene
Neha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is just epic 😍. Lovely staff good food very clean....I will definitely be back.Many thanks for my birthday 🍰 🎂 🙏
paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommendation the place to any guest
Sylvain, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay even though we couldn't access the beach.
alberta, 1-night trip