Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Dhow Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a children's pool are other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
$89 nightly
The current price is $111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door to the balcony, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

Superior city view

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a window with blue curtains.

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a window with blue curtains.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Livingstone's House - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kariakoo Amusement Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Malindi Mosque - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 29 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

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Living Room - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Dhow Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a children's pool are other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in rooms

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

Transfers

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

Offsite

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

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Reviews

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of dishes, including a buffet and made-to-order options, and was often described as delicious and tasty. (8 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered delicious food with a great variety of cuisines and beautiful ocean views. (7 reviews)
  • The pool area was nice and offered a great view of the ocean. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the clean environment, slept better on clean very comfortable bed with AC on. It was a lovely experience for me and my son.
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8/10 Very good

The sea view is very nice. The hotel breakfast is also very tasty and their alacarte menu for dinner etc is also very tasty. The reception staff and housekeeping staff are very nice and very very helpful. They really try their best. I loved the hotel, only problem is that there was no alcohol available but otherwise its a very nice hotel. However, please note its not possible to enter the beach as its made of stones and water is very shallow.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was probably the best thing at the resort, but the hotel is centrally located and kind of old, but well maintained. There isn't much amenities for families, but could be easy easy access to town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, great pool, and perfect air conditioning overall, a wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , friendly staff, yummy breakfast
Verified review

6/10 Good

A great place to stay as long as you're an early riser. Staff was kind and helpful.
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6/10 Good

The staff are very service minded and try to do their best but the whole hotel need a refreshing update. The rooms are big and comfortable but everything is getting old… Not either cleaned properly Bedroom roof lamp filled with dust and dead insects. Old locking system for the roomdoors with slitage on the doors dont give you the impression of beeing safe
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitely a go to and homely place. Impeccable customer service and experience.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff and a nice ocean view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy in Zanzibar

Friendly staff, very obliging. Food great, room lovely, appreciated balcony for views.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The room was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

I love that the staff was very helpful and patient very nice on time just perfect
Verified review

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.
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8/10 Very good

Cleanliness friendly staff and always welcome and willingness to help in anyway
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10/10 Exceptional

the property is well located. The staff is nice and well trained. The rooms are clean and well maintained.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The resort is perfect for a quick stay. Not long term. The breakfast didn’t have many options. The staff were really nice and very helpful. Room service was ok the best thing we had was the chicken wings. They also offered late check out for an extra cost which was great because we had a late flight.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is just epic 😍. Lovely staff good food very clean....I will definitely be back.Many thanks for my birthday 🍰 🎂 🙏
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10/10 Exceptional

They are just amazing. Lovely people
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6/10 Good

I liked how they handled me after there was a delay in me getting my room, the front desk staff are super friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the time at this property. The staff are so nice and friendly. This is a good place to relax as it's not far as such. Excellent customer Service
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8/10 Very good

It was clean. Unfortunately it was a bit noisy. We were on the road side. It is a bit dated but very spacious. It is located on the other side of stone town. Quite a ways from the airport. It took over an hour during rush hour. The food was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s was good, i enjoy my sea view too😊
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8/10 Very good

all good. Will stay again.
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6/10 Good

This hotel was quite disappointing as in the pictures. It appeared to be much newer and it was quite old. I stayed in a room that was a two bedroom suite at over $300 per night and it was very rundown in the entire suite poorly maintained electricity when I two different times in the entire hotel and then came back on so I would not recommend staying there for the price I was charged. It did not feel like something I paid $350 a night for the staff were friendly. Everyone was helpful and very accommodating but the hotel itself and the price I paid I felt like it should’ve been Ben half of so I would not recommend staying there for the price I was charged. It did not feel like something I paid $350 a night for the staff we’re friendly. Everyone was helpful and very accommodating but the hotel itself and the price I paid I felt like it should’ve been half of what I paid for it based on the poor condition the rooms