The African Tulip Hotel

Hotels
Vintage Africa
9.4 (51 reviews)
4 Serengeti Road, Arusha, 00255 , Arusha , TZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Conference center
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Service
Location
Room Quality
Cons:
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Clean and well-maintained, aligns with high standards for this hotel tier.
Service
9.78
Excellent service, responsive and attentive staff.
Location
9.82
Convenient location close to attractions, easy access.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, very well appointed.
Amenities
9.3
Good range of amenities available, well-suited for guests.
Value for Money
9.26
Great value for the price, considering quality and service.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Dining options are decent, but could offer more variety.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall a satisfying experience; would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 23:55

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Dining Options
The African Tulip Hotel offers an array of upscale amenities including an outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, babysitting services, and various dining options at The Baobab Restaurant and the coffee shop/cafe.

Business and Event Facilities
Featuring a business center, conference capabilities, dry cleaning services, and luggage storage, this hotel is ideal for business travelers looking for convenience and efficiency in Arusha.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just minutes away from Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market, The African Tulip Hotel provides easy access to popular landmarks and local markets for a memorable stay in Tanzania.

Book your stay at The African Tulip Hotel for a perfect blend of luxury and convenience.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM.
  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: JRO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Janice
8
Pros:

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2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Excellent staff, great food
Pros:

This hotel was a lovely place to stay for my 2 night trip - the staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was cleaned very well each day, and the restaurant served a great mix of flavourful food.

2025-01-28 via Nuitee
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Jian-Qing family
10
Pros:

Staffs were so friendly that one staff even wanted to help me to clean my muddy shoes! The manager greeted me every day!

2024-08-23 via Nuitee
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Martin partner
10
Pros:

Fantastic beautiful property. Exceeded expectations

2023-10-09 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Beautiful property. Exceptional artwork in the public areas. Spacious room with comfortable bed. No elevator, but staff ferried my bags up and down from the second floor. Excellent gift shop and restaurant.

2023-02-01 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms and artwork in the hallways. Great staff.

2023-01-28 via Nuitee
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Terry friends
10
Pros:

Was a wonderful transition property for both before and after safari. Nice room, great restaurant and friendly and helpful staff

2022-08-08 via Nuitee
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philip partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful overnight stay for the start of our safari. Staff and facilities were delightful. Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Our dinner and breakfast buffet were great. We had a short but very pleasant stay. Would definitely come again.

2022-06-30 via Nuitee
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Amber Lynn partner
10
Pros:

It is a beautiful hotel and property in the heart of Arusha. The staff is so attentive and kind from the moment you enter. The restaurant and bar were great too! Would definitely stay here again next time!

2021-09-12 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Great food/rooms/staff! The pool bar was closed when I was there.

2021-06-12 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Superb forest location

2021-04-15 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

The property is beautiful and the staff are very attentive. I would highly recommend The African Tulip Hotel. It is excellent value for the money.

2021-04-13 via Nuitee
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Claudia
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect! Cleanness, staff, breakfast.

2020-12-11 via Nuitee
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Ian family
10
Pros:

Spacious and very clean. We were upgraded to a suite for our family (2A2K) free of charge, which was nice. Very nice pool and deck. Continental breakfast was excellent.

2020-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sheryl
10
Pros:

Excellent choice for our Arusha stay!

2019-10-24 via Nuitee
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EliM family
10
Pros:

Clean, airy and caring staff. Great restaurant, reasonably priced.

2019-10-13 via Nuitee
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Carol
10
Great Customer Service
Pros:

We stayed at The African Tulip Hotel for 2 nights before taking a safari. We arrived late in the evening and the front desk was staffed and a bellman available to take our bags to our room. I travel with my own breakfast food and requested that a glass of milk be sent to my room at 6:00 am. At 6:00 am on the dot, there was a knock at the door. Our room was safari themed, was spacious and clean and even had universal outlets for our electronic devices. The water is not safe to drink (or anywhere else in Tanzania) but is safe to brush your teeth...but we did not take that risk. The hotel provided ample bottles of water. They have a nice bar and restaurant. We had Indian food which was very, very good. The staff...from the manager on down to the bellman are customer focused and are there to please. The hotel is gated and has a security guard at the entrance. The pool is on the small side but we did not go to Tanzania to swim so it was fine for us. I would definitely stay there again should our travels take us back to Arusha.

2019-09-08 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Just a quick stay over from cross-country travel before flying out, but very nice property, very attentive staff and very professional hotel manager.

Rooms were big, bright, clean well appointed and lovely. Also, very nice bar area, restaurant, pool area and cute gift shop.

Also, nice and quiet for a good night's sleep!

2019-07-24 via Nuitee
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Roger family
10
Pros:

Fabulous staff.
Nice restaurant.
Room was lovely.

There isn’t anything I didn’t like about this hotel.

2019-04-09 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Food, service and accommodations were all excellent. Wish it was in a better part of town, but it was well-secured and safe.

2019-03-08 via Nuitee