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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool | Living area | LED TV
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Seafront Luxury Villa | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Garden
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offers a genuine beach getaway. Guests relax on sun loungers, enjoy spa treatments, and savor dishes at Cobia restaurant. The property features two outdoor pools, a children's pool with waterslide, and free bicycles for exploring.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Room options

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Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • 145 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Seafront Luxury Villa | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Seafront Luxury Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 146 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Garden Bungalow | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Garden Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Deluxe Garden Bungalow with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 120 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Pongwe Pwani, Pongwe, 3672

What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

About this property

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Luxury family-friendly lodge near Kiwengwa Beach
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a swim-up bar at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort. With a private beach, a beach bar, and sun loungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or a body scrub. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Cobia, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a living plant wall, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as furnished patios and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cobia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 1 and May 31.

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 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a 30% fee (subject to availability).

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pongwe lodge is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Slave Market.

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