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Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

★★★★ · Golden Tulip

8.2Very good · 1,360

Malindi Road P. O. Box 271, Zanzibar City · Map ·

“Great location, good facilities.” · 10.0, Sat 22 Aug

Central location / close to Stone Town and portGuests say so in their reviews.

Friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)Guests say so in their reviews.

Nice rooftop viewGuests say so in their reviews.

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Amenities

WiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming pool24-hour front deskRestaurant

Location 9.2Excellent location

Malindi Road P. O. Box 271, Zanzibar City · · Open in Google Maps

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What guests say

8.2

Very good
1,360 verified reviews

Cleanliness7.8

Service8.5

Location9.2

Room Quality7.0

Amenities7.6

Value for Money8.8

Food and Beverage7.2

Overall Experience9.5

In short. Some guests described the hotel as clean and comfortable, but there are repeated reports of wet bathrooms (no shower box) and a somewhat neglected pool area, indicating inconsistent housekeeping/maintenance.

Diau, South Africa · Couple10.0

Tue 20 Oct Asante Sana Zanzibar 🙏🏽 + In thé heart of Stonetown Access to Night market − Nothing

Omar, United Arab Emirates · Couple6.0

Tue 15 Sep Great staff but room condition could be way better + Staff was very friendly − I understand the concept of vintage however it did lean more towards outdated, specially the bathroom and also the WiFi connection was terrible

Chris, United Kingdom · Couple9.0

Thu 3 Sep Excellent base for exploring Stonetown

Diana, Uganda · Family10.0

Sat 22 Aug Great place to stay in Stone Town + Great location, good facilities. − Honestly all was good

Farida D, United States · Solo8.0

Sat 22 Aug A very good place in Stone Town! + Excellent central location. Very nice and helpful staff. Room with all the amenities you need to have a comfortable stay including a mini-fridge and a kettle. − As it is close to the harbor, I recommend that you bring earplugs because it gets really noisy even at night. The room had a mildew smell that was gone after a day (or maybe I got used to it lol)....

Mahlatse, South Africa · Couple6.0

Wed 19 Aug + The location − The lifts

Gloria, Nigeria · Couple5.0

Wed 5 Aug Not great. + It was decent. − One disappointing aspect of our stay was the experience with the staff on the night shift when we arrived. We got to the hotel at about 5:00 a.m. with our 5-year-old daughter after what had been a...

NGANOGERA, Tanzania · Solo9.0

Thu 16 Jul + Awesome view from the rooftop

Punit, Tanzania · Solo8.0

Fri 10 Jul + Clean and comfortable place. Ideally situated in stone town where the port, various restaurants and Forodhani are walking distance. − Shower cubicle very small.

Delys, AU · Solo5.0

Sat 27 Jun + The pool was very good − The roof restaurant above the room was extremely noisy, early in the morning and late at night. Lots of chairs scraping and movement noise.

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': False, 'chargeMode': 'charges_apply', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': No

Host

Golden Tulip
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About the hotel

Panoramic Views and Modern Comfort

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique offers a prime location just minutes away from House of Wonders, boasting a rooftop restaurant with stunning views. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with all modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Leisure

Indulge in a mix of Zanzibari and international cuisine at Bamnara Rooftop Restaurant, or savor homemade pastries at Dock Café. Take advantage of the tour desk for local excursions and unwind in the tranquil ambiance.

Convenience and Accessibility

With free WiFi, a tour desk, and proximity to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, this boutique hotel ensures convenience at every turn. Whether for business or leisure, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique is the perfect choice for your stay.

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM

Check outBefore 11:00 AM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byGolden Tulip

Before you go

From the hotel

A surcharge of 5% will be charged on all credit and debit card payments.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.

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz (mainland) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz (Zanzibar) or inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz

When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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