Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
View from room
View from property
Property grounds
Lobby lounge, ocean views, open daily

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087
  • Chapwani Island
    3 min drive
  • Livingstone's House
    5 min drive
  • Dhow restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Superior city view

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 775 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Chapwani Island and 5 minutes from Livingstone's House. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Masingini Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Siso Spice Farm.

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
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 km.
Enjoy international cuisine at Dhow Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

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 to 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 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 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 123 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prakhar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was further outside of town than I realized
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and our rooms were very clean. The ocean view is spectacular, and there is a gym on site. The bed was very comfortable, and the room always smelled fresh. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff went out of their way to make sure that we had everything that we needed. The service, the helpfulness and the food was delightful. We had a 5:00 a.m. excursion one morning and was going to miss their most delicious breakfast which began at 7:00 a.m. (so we thought). We informed the hotel the night before, and were asked what we would like to eat. Our breakfast was packaged and waiting for us the next morning on time! I also left my outlet adapter and was unable to charge my phone. I told this to one of the staff, he in turn solved my problem. He made a call, found out the cost and sent his brother into town to buy one for me! Now that is going above and beyond. I am indeed grateful for the exceptional level of service we all received from the entire staff with their warm and friendly smiles. I plan on returning next year and will only stay at this location. The only thing I did not like is that I had to leave this beautiful place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jess

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

2/10 Terrible

Camille, Mount Vernon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was sooo disgusting and even after requesting a refund due to the deplorable conditions, I was not provided with one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

APPASAMY ASSOCIATES

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms were not good there were leakages and was not rectified
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gardia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. EXCELLENT WELCOMING. BEST EMPLOYEES.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muluken

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

10/10 Excellent

Prakhar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul-Hakeem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was good, i enjoy my sea view too😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked how they handled me after there was a delay in me getting my room, the front desk staff are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only issue we had was getting picked up from the airport however it not working smoothly for myself and husband the pick up of my daughter went absolutely smoothly. All othe transport was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

fatma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023