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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property

Beach hotel with a conference center and a poolside bar

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property entrance
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, beach views
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Overview of Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Zanzibar Town by travellers.

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

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Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087
  • Popular LocationChapwani Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLivingstone's House5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMercury's Zanzibar6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Taverna7 min drive
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Room options

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Superior city view

Superior city view

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is next to a golf course and by the ocean. Livingstone's House and Slave Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Siso Spice Farm and Kariakoo Amusement Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Slave Market - 7 min drive
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min drive
  • Old Fort - 8 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 8 min drive
  • Lukmaan - 7 min drive
  • House of Karafuu - 7 min drive
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 7 min drive
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse - 7 min drive

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
At Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 9 holes of golf, and a poolside bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beachfront dining and a beach shuttle. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Dhow Restaurant, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ali Baba Lounge
  • Dhow Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9 holes of golf
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance 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
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, 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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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
Tax ID - 111-224-498
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number NR.016A.01.2016

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort located?

This family-friendly Zanzibar Town hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Masingini Forest, Siso Spice Farm and Chapwani Island. Nakupenda Beach and Shangani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aurielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pick up from the airport was flawless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cleanliness friendly staff and always welcome and willingness to help in anyway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. A few participated in singing happy birthday to me with cake and confetti…very nice and memorable moment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommendation the place to any guest
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ousmahila, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is well located. The staff is nice and well trained. The rooms are clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marwan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5