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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 star property
Family beach fun and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
View from room
Lobby lounge, ocean views, open daily
Superior city view | Garden view
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior city view

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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

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

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
  • 72 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087

What's nearby

  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬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, an adjacent golf course, 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 pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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
  • 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
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 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

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • 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 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

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 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
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).

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 150 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I carry only good memory and outstanding service, a reference for anyone who is looking for a nice and convenient place to stay,...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful sea views and great customer care, good food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

I love that the staff was very helpful and patient very nice on time just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I love this property!! I will be back and I will rent with them again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

all good. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The wifi was slow. The staff was friendly and available at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Friendly staff and a nice ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The breathtaking view from my hotel room. My last day in town but I will definitely return. I am eternally grateful for the incredible people of Zanzibar and their exceptional hospitality. For those who don’t know, Zanzibar is comprised of 52 stunning islands. It has been a truly uplifting experience and a remarkably safe place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This place is just epic 😍. Lovely staff good food very clean....I will definitely be back.Many thanks for my birthday 🍰 🎂 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautifully built and Given original Zanzibar look
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

We enjoyed our stay even though we couldn't access the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, very obliging. Food great, room lovely, appreciated balcony for views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Only gave a 4 because of the staff but i was leaning towards a 3 or a 2. The property needed renovation about 5 years ago. They keep it keep but you can see the age of the property everywhere you look especially in the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

We stayed at Golden Tulip and found it to be moderately clean, though some areas, like the bathroom corners (bathroom door couldn’t close), could have been tidied up more. The biggest issue was the mosquitoes—despite some repellent being provided, I still had trouble with them during my stay. Overall, it was an okay experience, but the mosquito problem could definitely be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The stay was amazing
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

I recommendation the place to any guest
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10

It took almost two hours to get our suite ready.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Nothing to say about the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Sea side was very beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022