Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, beach views
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Reviews
8.2

Very good

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Explore the area

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Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town, 4087
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSlave Market7 min drive
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach8 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)12 min drive

Room options

Superior city view

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.9/10 Good
  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

7.5/10 Good
  • 775 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Oceanside stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Zanzibar Town hotel, you'll find Masingini Forest and Chapwani Island. Also, Siso Spice Farm is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kidichi Spice Farm is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

3.5-star beach hotel with free breakfast
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Mediterranean Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is 111-224-498. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number NR.016A.01.2016

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort.

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

How close is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort to the airport?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is 7.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort on May 28, 2024 start from $82.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort have an airport shuttle?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (28-min drive) from Nakupenda Beach and 5.2 mi (8-min drive) from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offer free breakfast?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort have a pool?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort have a restaurant?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is home to Dhow Restaurant, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is 3.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 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

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