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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
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Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, beach views
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers a peaceful oceanfront getaway. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, beach shuttle, or nearby golf course. The Dhow Restaurant serves international dishes with ocean views, and the gym offers yoga classes. Guests highly praise the staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior city view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom King Suite-Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 3

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

Superior Room with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite with City View

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

Two Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
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About the neighborhood

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 Kidichi Spice Farm. Traveling with kids? Consider Kariakoo Amusement Park, or check out an event or a game at Amaan Stadium. 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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Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Cafe &. Boutique - ‬6 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. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Dhow Restaurant, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. 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. In-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 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, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, a bike on site, and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and 1 meeting room
  • 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
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

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
  • 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 storage
  • Bicycles
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (630 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • 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 near the airport, 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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