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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town, 4087
  • Slave Market
    8 min drive
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    8 min drive
  • Nakupenda Beach
    21 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    5 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Runway View)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Runway View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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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 - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Old Fort - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 21 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ccm Social Hall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Bites - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Art Deco hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
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, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. 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 swimming pools, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Dhow Restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). 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, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on weekends (reservations required).
Dhow Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Swahili

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 public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Hosted evening meal available at weekends for a fee of USD 40

Restaurants on site

  • Dhow Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bath
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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 available on site

More

  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) 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 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect stay before our flight back home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faramarz

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Conor

Just a basic airport hotel. Check in process took a long time, even though we arrived well after the noted check-in time. I had also pre-booked an airport shuttle through the hotel, but they had no record of it the next morning so we had to pay for a private taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice and clean rooms. Pool was a nice place just to relax. Great short stay prior to the flight. Worth it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Chose the hotel for proximity to airport since I had a 3am flight. (Walkable distance but not in the middle of the night) Their charge for the 3min drive was exorbitant, so I arranged on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

gilles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointment
Outlets were not working when we came in the room the first time. Had to call maintenance to get them working. Coffee pot in the morning was not working either. Had to call the desk and get the instruction to find us switch all the wind back to turn on the outlet. Why not prepare the room for guest to arrive when it’s ready
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the hotel for one night before leaving Zanzibar, If you are looking for a 5 star hotel experience, with a spa, nice restaurant, safety, and quiet. Also a 5 min walk to the airport (or shuttle) This place is great! You can always take tours from here, and return to a nice cozy feeling of home. But if you're looking to wake up in stone town or the beach, this is not that place. That being said, the staff is 10/10, amenities are 10/10, the restaurant and breakfast are fantastic. This is a perfect place to stay if you have kids, or are somewhat skeptical of the island (you shouldn't be, it's safe). Or if you just want a luxury experience! Whenever I come to Zanzibar, I will always make it a point to stay here for my first night, or on my last night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
outstanding home base for our safaris and excursions. Good Pool, Air Conditioned. Airport transfers. Varied menu. Breakfast included. Good Price. Late check out accommodated, BYOB
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Almas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, modern and very close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really really enjoyed our stay at the Golden Tulip. We arrived late night into Zanzibar and this hotel was the perfect accommodation. The hotel provided a shuttle from airport which is walkable but a bit much with luggage and late at night. We arrived to a warm greeting and reception from the front desk staff and restaurant. The following day, the hotel arranged a driver for us to see Stone Town while we stored our luggage after checkout. We only stayed a night but will return again when we come back. Be sure to tip everyone you meet, they are most gracious and really set the tone for our entire trip in Tanzania.

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely and feels very safe. The staff was very kind and helpful once we arrived. Getting transportation from the airport when we arrived much later than planned was a challenge, so we had to take a taxi. No hot water in the shower unfortunately.

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the Airport doorstep.
The Hotel is on the doorstep of the airport so is great if you have an early flight. Check-in was friendly but lengthy for an airport hotel. The guys slouching over the Xray at entrance need to be help with bags - their attitude was lazy and unwelcoming and let the entire team down. Rooms were good and clean. Avoid Room 104 (I changed) as its above the extractor vent and had a continuous droning sound that may disturb you too. Not a problem to change rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful. The property was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

FAITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golden Tulip Hotel.
Amazing. Lovely staff. Excellent restaurant service and menu. Keep it up!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reka Veronika

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were amazing and very detailed oriented! Made us feel at home. The hotel is conveniently located near the airport, just a 5-minute drive away. Super comfortable beds too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shonique, East orange

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady’s name beginning with R was very courteous and helpful. All Staff I interacted with was friendly. The dinner was extremely tasty. The rooms were clean (no bugs) and operational. The electric went out twice for one minute in the morning but overall it was a great stay. Super close to airport no more than 5 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and modern. The staff is attentive and pleasant. The food at the restaurant downstairs is delicious, and the air and Wi-Fi are amazing. If I return to Zanzibar I would happily stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an amazing hotel about 5 minutes walk from the airport. The room was modern and clean, the breakfast was great and there was a lovely pool, fitness centre and gardens . This is excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would stay again. It was a nice stay after the Safari in the Serengeti.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zamena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel Right At Airport
Beautiful clean and modern hotel. Right at the airport. Staff very kind and work hard. Food was delicious but some of the servers could use a little more training but they were very pleasant. Downside is they only provide 1 key card this can be an inconvenience if you’re traveling with someone who remains in the room. The key card controls the power for the room and you need it to operate the elevator. Therefore, you have to keep asking front desk to swipe their key card. Otherwise, hotel is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Francois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Clean and modern. 2 minutes from airport. Negotiate your transport to airport. It should cost 5 dollars or less. To improve: coffee at breakfast. West Africa produces outstanding coffee bean yet the golden tulip serves coffee that taste like instant coffee. Everything else perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Florin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mouse in the room
Hotel looks very good, food is average a lot of frozen dishes. Staff was great but what ruined everything for us, we had a mouse in the room, we had to change rooms at 4AM
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIRAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIRAS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023