Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Upon entering the room it had a damp smell. The room’s air conditioning was so loud it disturbed our sleep, and the showers clearly need urgent maintenance. The pool area also feels neglected. Attention to detail is non-existent. We had to set up our own umbrellas at the pool and hunt down towels ourselves. Breakfast was average at best. The waiters are inattentive. The dining area had constant flies, making it nearly impossible to eat in peace. While most staff are kind and smile, the lady at the front desk had no smile, not even a "hello" upon arrival or at any other time. Leadership is lacking. There is a Gym but the treadmill does not work.

We have had a lovely time. The staff were very polite and accommodating to our needs. Rooms very clean and spacious. Breakfast plenty of options to choose from. Located in a non busy area yet close to famous sites like Stone Town therefore great value for money. Nice outdoor views with the pool facing the ocean. Very quiet and great atmosphere.

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 .

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.

Had a misunderstanding regarding the city tax payable and Jacky was patient and went out her way to resolve the issue. Rooms were clean and sprayed in the evening for mosquitoes was an elegant touch. Best thing about this hotel was the buffet breakfast Chef’s kiss paired with an amazing view of the ocean. No alcohol served but rooms have a fridge do you can bring your own. Would definitely visit again👌🏾

I stayed at Golden Tulip Zanzibar recently and the experience was mixed. The property itself is nice and the majority of the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming — they really made the stay pleasant. However, the behavior of the woman who appeared to be the manager could have been much better. She was noticeably rude and not as approachable as the rest of the team, which left a negative impression, especially since everyone else went out of their way to assist. The breakfast was also quite average. Not many choices and definitely not worthy of a hotel in this category — it felt more “okayish” than satisfying. Overall, it’s a decent place with great staff (except for that one experience), but there’s definitely room for improvement in management attitude and breakfast quality

I haven't visited the Golden Tulip, but I would like to thank Jacqueline (and Simon and Abdul), for their outstanding service over the phone. A couple of friends of mine were staying there, and the staff helped to arrange a small Birthday surprise for them. This was all done internationally over the phone and text. Jacqueline was very helpful in explaining what was and wasn't possible, and once we had decided on a plan, the team managed to pull it all together in a couple of hours. I can't thank them enough.

Location is not near to the center so difficult to grab a taxi, breakfast is good but too much staff asking for reviews constantly (like yes everything is alright…), pool is great but no sun before midday, wifi is great though, restaurant on the roof is nice but food is average, tons of mosquitoes obviously.