Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Hotels
Golden Tulip
8.4 (1694 reviews)
Beit-el-raas street, Malawi Road , Zanzibar City , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff and excellent service
Convenient location (close to Stone Town and airport)
Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms
Good food and varied breakfast options
Nice pool area; strong internet and good in-room work space
Cons:
Occasional maintenance issues: AC leaks/not working and TV problems
Some rooms noisy on the city side due to traffic and loudspeakers
Rocky beach access (need water shoes / suggestion to build deck)
Towels reported in poor condition by some guests
Some rooms feel worn/outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Generally described as clean and comfortable in multiple reviews, but a few guests reported issues (towels in poor condition, occasional leaks/maintenance problems) that lower the score.
Service
9.4
Repeatedly praised across reviews—staff are friendly, welcoming, helpful, sang for a guest's birthday and provided excellent customer service.
Location
8.6
Convenient for Stone Town and the airport (frequent positive mentions), though some rooms on the city side suffer from traffic and loudspeaker noise.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable with seating areas; some comments note worn/outdated finishes and occasional AC/TV problems.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities noted: attractive pool area, strong internet and a usable work space; beach access is rocky (suggestions to add a deck).
Value for Money
8
Several guests felt the hotel offered good value for money and would stay again, despite some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food and restaurant repeatedly praised as delicious with good variety at breakfast, though a few guests suggested breakfast could be improved/diversified.
Overall Experience
8
Majority of reviews describe a wonderful, welcoming stay with excellent service; a minority of maintenance/noise issues tempered some guests' stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers modern rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and stunning views of the sea or pool. Each room is equipped with premium amenities for your comfort, including a minibar, coffee machine, and free toiletries.

Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary experience at the on-site restaurant offering both buffet-style and a la carte dining. Room service is available for a cozy meal in, and BBQ facilities can be arranged for a special evening under the stars.

Convenience and Leisure
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and shuttle services. Stay active at the fitness centre, explore the gift shop, or take a refreshing dip in the year-round outdoor pool. Free private parking is also provided for your convenience.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort.

Important information:

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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1694 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8
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Traveler56741968960 Friends getaway
8
Excellent service
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Pavanjohal Family
10
Great hotel to stay close to airport and stone town
Pros:

Amazing hospitality, great views, really nice hotel, great air con, the food in the restaurant is amazing! We stayed here as a pit stop to get to the airport for safari and for a trip to stone town.
It was my birthday and ALL of the staff sang to me and brought me a cake it was so kind and such a nice welcome to Zanzibar. Thank you everyone!

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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SissyLissy Family
8
Don't stay on the city side but good otherwise.
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed on the city side. I would not recommend as it was very loud between traffic and loud speakers. The view on the other side was beautiful. The hotel is a bit worn and outdated. But it was clean and comfortable. The room was large and included a seating area. For the money, I would stay here again. It is about 30 minutes from the airport. Access to the Indian Ocean is rocky so you need water shoes to access.

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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adeyemitemitope99 Friends getaway Lagos State
10
Splendid stay and staffs were friendly
Pros:

The staffs were very helpful and always smiling to help out. The environment is cozy and very welcoming. Room services is topnotch and swimming pool area is a beautiful sight to behold in the evenings .

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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gwanatito Couples
6
Didn't enjoy
Pros:

This time around it wasn't -ac not working and leakage too.the tv wasn't working my husband couldn't even watch football.
Nothing much to say
The towel weren't in good condition
Please check your clients time to time

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
6
65hashimm Couples
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

It was an amazing experience , the rooms are spacious. The breakfast was delicious with varieties and the staffs are always smiling.

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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ashuram2026 Couples
10
Extraordinary
Pros:

The room is clean, nice and perfect customer services. We enjoyed💗

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
M
makasachipili37 Business Mansa, Luapula Province
8
Exquisite experience
Pros:

I had a wonderful time in Zanzibar and received good service at the hotel. If there’s one thing I enjoyed most were the meals and good swim in the evening.

Strong internet and quite a good working space in the hotel room made work easier to do.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
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nakomacarol Couples
10
Excellent Stay with Outstanding Service
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The room was spacious, spotless, and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Great location, excellent service, and delicious food. I truly enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant and stress-free stay.

2026-05-06 via Tripadvisor
1
160yasserr Business Egypt
10
Amazing
Pros:

Great Hotel; team members are very professional… very good area; close to stone town; close to the airport…… rooms are very clean and comfortable. Food is very good. Breakfast should be improved.thanks

2026-04-29 via Tripadvisor
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calmerinewolman Family Windhoek, Khomas Region
10
Pleasant
Pros:

Lovely staff members
Quality rooms and room service
Menu needs more diversity
Build a deck over the coral to access the beach as its painfull to walk over the coral,
But our overall stay was pleasant

2026-04-14 via Tripadvisor
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okwirb2026 Couples
8
We will recommend it to our friends. We loved it!
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay, splendid from start to finish! From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming and well put together. The room was comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully arranged, and we genuinely enjoyed the overall atmosphere. The service was warm and professional, and it was easy to relax and feel at home. Little details like the calm environment and the neat presentation made a big difference and added to the experience.
That said, there was one issue worth mentioning: the air conditioner in our room was leaking. It didn’t completely ruin the stay, but it was noticeable and could become inconvenient if not fixed. We’re sharing this mainly as feedback, because everything else was excellent, and we’d love to see the standard remain consistently high.

2026-03-24 via Tripadvisor
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Z6142KXlauram Friends getaway
8
Exceptional customer service and overall fantastic experience
Pros:

I spent 4 days here after a tour through Tanzania and Zanzibar. I was blown away with the service from the staff! The hotel itself is definitely livable, but the experience is made from the attentiveness and friendly service from the staff. As soon as I was shown to my room I discovered that the airconditioning unit was leaking and within 10mins maintenance was in my room fixing the problem. Special mention to Mussa and Shengwe, who somehow could resolve all my issues and did so with exceptional competency and a friendly attitude - even though some of my requests were way beyond what a standard request could be from a guest! 10/10 recommend if you value human interaction and customer service :)

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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Connector59857775974 Family New South Wales
10
Fabulous experience
Pros:

Such a wonderful experience after such a horrible experience somewhere else on the island. The staff were absolutely amazing especially Mussa and Daniel who went above and beyond to help us.

The rooms were so very clean with toilets that actually flushed and the greatest shower head with HOT running water.

You should be very proud of your entire staff and hotel. They were fabulous.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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P606HCsimonef Couples
10
Best waiter ever!
Pros:

Been here two weeks, all the staff Is really good! But the waiter Chacha Is the real gem, cheers to him!

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
R
riginiort Solo travel
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Lovely staff from reception,housekeeping and the restaurant. Enjoyed my stay

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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researchl2026 Business
2
Terrible
Pros:

Very unprofessional experience. We had a confirmed booking, only to be told later that the hotel decided to give our room to a higher bidder. Cancelling on confirmed guests for more money shows a complete lack of integrity and respect for customers. This caused unnecessary stress and inconvenience and is not how a reputable hotel should operate. I would not recommend booking here if you want reliability or professionalism.

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
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hasnainf2015 Family Mwanza, Mwanza Region
10
Jewel in Zanzibar
Pros:

Stayed a night at the Golden Tulip Resort with my family & had a memorable experience regretted not staying more , the rooms are extra spacious , very clean with comfortable beds , we were received with smiles by all staff, Chef Suleiman is amazing from dinner to a well spread breakfast , bakery items exceptional , special thanks to Nahda & Martha at front desk & hats off to the Manager Mr Castro who is the spearhead in the amazing team . Not a down side but for a better tomorrow the hotel is bit run down (though beautifull as it is) & I'm told they are soon to up date the place , but this comment should not discourage your stay at this well located & spacious property .

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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bohlales2026 Family
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

Excellent food. the hotel is very nice. The staff is excellent and the pool is amazing. The facilities are amazing. It is a top notch hotel. 10/10

2026-01-06 via Tripadvisor
J
jemimaj2026 Friends getaway
10
Best hotel ever
Pros:

We Stayed in king’s suite the rooms are clean, spacious, the view is spectacular
We had the best breakfast too and the wifi is fast too
The experience was 10/10

2026-01-06 via Tripadvisor