Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

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Golden Tulip
8.2 (1360 reviews)
Malindi Road P. O. Box 271 , Zanzibar City , TZ

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location / close to Stone Town and port
Friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Nice rooftop view
Good pool
Clean and comfortable in some reports
Great value for the cost
Cons:
Noise (rooftop restaurant, early morning, proximity to port)
Small rooms and shower cubicles
Lift frequently out of order / difficult stairs
Limited or subpar food; bad breakfast service
Room maintenance issues (squeaky beds, broken drawers, sharp edges)
Early check-in problems / poor night-shift handling
Bathrooms lacking shower box (floors get soaked)
Ongoing renovations / construction noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Some guests described the hotel as clean and comfortable, but there are repeated reports of wet bathrooms (no shower box) and a somewhat neglected pool area, indicating inconsistent housekeeping/maintenance.
Service
8.5
Staff are frequently described as very friendly and helpful, with several positive mentions; however, there are isolated but notable issues (unaccommodating night-shift at early arrival, delayed check-in) that lower the score slightly.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised as central and superbly located near the port/Stone Town and within walking distance of attractions; main downside is increased noise in early morning due to proximity to the port.
Room Quality
7
Multiple complaints: small rooms and shower cubicles, squeaky beds, damaged fixtures (sharp edges/spikes, stuck drawers), rooms sometimes not ready at check-in — indicates below-par room condition.
Amenities
7.6
Pool and rooftop cited positively, but there are consistent maintenance problems (defective sunbeds/umbrellas, unusable outdoor showers), noisy rooftop restaurant, and frequent lift outages impacting accessibility.
Value for Money
8.8
Several guests explicitly noted good or great value for the cost, suggesting the hotel represents solid value for its location and price point despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Mixed reports: some praise for breakfast, but multiple mentions of limited or subpar food, bad breakfast service (instant coffee, forgotten orders) and limited dinner variety.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall sentiment trends positive due to excellent location, friendly staff and good value, though noise, maintenance and food issues moderate some stays; net impression across reviews is favourable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:08

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Modern Comfort
Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique offers a prime location just minutes away from House of Wonders, boasting a rooftop restaurant with stunning views. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with all modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Leisure
Indulge in a mix of Zanzibari and international cuisine at Bamnara Rooftop Restaurant, or savor homemade pastries at Dock Café. Take advantage of the tour desk for local excursions and unwind in the tranquil ambiance.

Convenience and Accessibility
With free WiFi, a tour desk, and proximity to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, this boutique hotel ensures convenience at every turn. Whether for business or leisure, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique is the perfect choice for your stay.

Important information:

A surcharge of 5% will be charged on all credit and debit card payments.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1360 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Frank • extended_group • de
8
Der Pool und die gesamte Anlage sind renovierungsbedürftig
Pros:

Frühstück war gut. Das Angebot auch ausreichend.

Cons:

leider wurden die Zeiten frühmorgens beim Frühstück nicht immer eingehalten und da wir pünktlich zur Arbeit mussten, war oft die Zeit sehr knapp.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Millan • couple • et
8
Pros:

Location is good, close to the coast and ferry. All staff we encountered were very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was ok. Overall we enjoyed our stay

Cons:

The facilities in the bathroom are a bit old, might need better maintaince.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • tz
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Venance • extended_group • tz
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk hotel met fijn ontbijt en lieve mensen die alles voor je willen doen.
Pros:

T bed was heel lekker was doodmoe en heb heerlijk geslapen. En de douche geweldig gewoon en lekker warm.

Cons:

Alles was prima

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Narda • couple • nl
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Diau • couple • za
10
Asante Sana Zanzibar 🙏🏽
Pros:

In thé heart of Stonetown
Access to Night market

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Valentine • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Tout s'est très bien passé, l'hôtel est très bien placé !

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lionel • solo_traveller • sc
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gladys • solo_traveller • fr
10
Authentique
Pros:

Tout! C’est très propre ! L’équipe est au top ! Et gros point pour le restaurant de l’hôtel qui est le meilleur où nous avons mangé à Zanzibar ! Il est placé dans un très bon endroit, ce qui permet d’être à proximité de plusieurs activités à Stone Town

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Paris • couple • fr
9
Bon séjour
Pros:

Très bon petit déjeuner car varié personnel très aimable et attentionné le jardin autour de la piscine

Cons:

La barrière de la langue car nous ne parlons pas anglais donc nous faire comprendre restait difficile

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • ae
6
Great staff but room condition could be way better
Pros:

Staff was very friendly

Cons:

I understand the concept of vintage however it did lean more towards outdated, specially the bathroom and also the WiFi connection was terrible

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sakina • family_with_children • tz
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Reshika • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Muataz • solo_traveller • il
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Excellent base for exploring Stonetown
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • rw
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Solveig • couple • ch
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Markus • family_with_children • de
7
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Chloë • couple • fr
6
Mitigé
Pros:

Localisation proche du centre, à pied

Cons:

L’attente au check-in où notre chambre n’était pas prête à l’heure, nous avons du attendre 45min que le ménage soit fait
Nous avions fait une demande pour une box petit déjeuner pour une excursion avec un départ à 5h du matin, ils ont oublié de nous la faire (la responsable s’est excusée pour cet oubli).
Chambre qui n’a pas été fermée à clé après le ménage par les femmes de chambre et oubli de nous mettre des serviettes que nous avons du demandé à 2 reprises

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee