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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Reception
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $186
$153 nightly
$186 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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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.)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Runway View)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Down comforters, 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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About the neighborhood

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 - 5.8 miles
  • Hamamni Persian Baths - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone Town - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive

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, desk chairs, and phones. 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 phones, as well as safes and desks.
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 transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Built in 2020
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
  • Phone
  • 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

Property 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. 77 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like I was royalty in a palace. I usually stay in stone town, this was a nice break!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wainsworth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel located close to airport (7 min walk - but they dont have signes so expect to ask and be offered a car - 10 dollar). Clean, new and spacious rooms. Nice restaurant on site and pleasant staff. Do not serve alcohol. Good for a stay with early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the airport. Very comfortable beds and beautiful room. Nice breakfast and great personnel. Being with kids, we preferred staying in this nice location instead of Stone Town which is very crowded and then having a walking tour to Stone Town. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vitorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mitul

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
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8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
NIce hotel, very close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

KingThaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel itself is really nice, however the management is piss poor .. the knowledge of the employees is slightly embarrassing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for short stay near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk and restaurant were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

FIRAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Almas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, modern and very close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

The room was very nice and looked pretty new, however there is a cockroach infestation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elise

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
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4/10 Poor

Eloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not clean, had roach in the cafeteria.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

FIRAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roderic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was great….Clean and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel , located close to the airport, the staff at the hotel are extremely helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022