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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
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Daily buffet breakfast (USD 18 per person)
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town, 4087
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamamni Persian Baths
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Runway View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds

Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kids’ pool
  • Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 182 reviews
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Slave Market and Shangani Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Hamamni Persian Baths.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hamamni Persian Baths - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stone Town - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • Cape Town Fish Market

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Hub has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Dhow Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on weekends (reservations required).
Dhow Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 for adults and USD 18 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of USD 40; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Dhow Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycles
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 for adults and USD 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 7)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 40
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit

Property is also known as

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Zanzibar Town
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel Zanzibar Town

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in the newly built portion of the hotel. The staff were wonderful. The hotel is beautiful. The pool area is a sight to see. This was a solo travel and I felt safe. The elevator will only go to the floor of your room key. This is a plus for safety. You can literally walk from the hotel to the airport. The airport pickup is $10. A but excessive for a hotel that is literally next door. I did however see a couple roaches in the hallway and one in the room, hence why I gave 4 stars instead of 5
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mareka

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Things to be aware of

When I checked in to my hotel they told me I had already paid. I didn’t question it because sometimes I prepay and sometimes I don’t. They then called out to my room 30 mins later saying whoops you actually didn’t pay. They told I needed to come down and pay or they could send someone up to my room. As a woman traveling alone I thought it was weird they would even offer to come up to my room. I went down to pay and they took 15 mins to figure out how much I was supposed to pay. The room was clearly a smoking room and smelled terrible. I had them schedule a taxi to leave super early in the morning for the airport the next day. When I showed up downstairs no taxi was scheduled and we had to start from scratch. Not great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie, seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here on our trip to Serengeti. It’s extremely close to the airport and convent for trip into Stonetown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanne, tumwater

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wainsworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitul, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a stay near the airport which is within a 10 min. Walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Clean and friendly staff. No complaints with check in or check out. Good restaurant and free breakfast is varied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are currently cycling around the world ( from Australia) The staff were wonderful and did an amazing job helping us to pack our bikes for our flight. A big shout out to Asha and Gift for everything! The rooms were quiet and beds comfy. A bit challenging to work out light switches though. The swimming pool was huge ! Just a quick mention that there’s no bar at the hotel so we got a taxi into stone town which wasn’t a problem for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for an early morning departure. Unfortunately the service and facilities were lacking. Upon informing the front desk about no hot water when showering, there was no recourse instead just a laugh. Furthermore when trying to checkout and pay our bill, their credit machines were not working delaying us nearly 20 minutes and cutting our airport check in close. Experienced much better accommodation and service at other properties in Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ehab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property. Close to the airport. Their website says "Complimentary Shuttle" but none of the staff is aware of that and charge $10 for the transfer to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

KWAME NKANSAH, ST LOUIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Add bathroom supplement to make stay joyful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was great….Clean and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ravi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dining area has no Venetian blind curtains

AC was not working in lobby in new building For vegetarians nothing was available to eat in breakfast except deep fried cutlets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
NIce hotel, very close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanslaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Very nice and clean property. The staff was very nice. There is not a free airport shuttle as it says on the hotel description. There is an outside company that they call which was good and it costs $10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen, East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for one night before returning back to Dar. It was a very easy check in process. The staff were helpful with the luggage and assisting me to my room. The first thing I noticed was how clean the property was. The room was gorgeous. They had all necessary amenities and we had a very quiet and calm night which was very much needed. It was also in a very convenient location, which gave us a little more time to sleep before leaving the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annastacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024