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Reviews of Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Kiembi Samaki, Airport Road, 4087 Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#16 of 73 hotels in Zanzibar City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 540 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing I didn’t like

    Very good choice next to the airport, our flight got in at 3AM so this hotel was very convenient. The rooms are big and nice and it is very clean. The bed was super comfortable. The staff is a 10, specially Asha who went out of her way to help with an issue with our rental car and a transfer to our next location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location for airport
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive for a bed and breakfast room but I guess you're paying for its proximity to the airport

    Great location for the airport. Staff friendly. Bed comfortable. Food good with lots of options.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    Perfect hotel if you need to be close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff didn’t speak English well.

    It was walking distance to the airport.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    The good, the bad, and the ugly
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a business hotel but no working desk or chair in the room.. but staff did arrange something after repeated requests. Business 4 star hotel, but didn't give 2 separate room keys to 2 unrelated professional colleague guests, sharing a twin room on twin sharing basis Very delayed check in. While the front desk staff were pleasant but limited in their power in terms of how much they could do for a guest, the senior manager who we asked to speak to was downright rude, impolite and completely devoid of the basic courtesy expected from a senior official in the hospitality industry representing a 4 star hotel. Tiny bathroom, v poor fixtures

    Very nice hotel, wonderful pool, decent breakfast, good conference facilities, good business hotel location close to airport

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Solid hotel, close to airport.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff can be slow. Location is isolated for dining choice. They could make it more clear it is alcohol free.

    Location within walking distance of airport is great, but not much around in terms of shopping or restaurants. Hotel in 2 parts with an original building which is fine but older and a new deluxe building and pool. You want to stay there. Staff are great, but can be slow. Hotel is Halal so no alcohol. 27 Cafe, 700 metres up the road is awesome for food and beer..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night

    No alcohol at the hotel at all. So, BYOB.

    Very convenient location for airport travel. The restaurant was good for dinner with a large variety available on the menu.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location to the airport - 10 minute walk if you wanted too !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff could be a bit friendlier

    Room was modern and the bed was extremely comfortable, Breakfast was wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant, it took a long time for our orders to be taken and prepared.

    The place was in great location only 5min away, reception desh was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No alkohol in the restaurant / bar ( even beer)

    New hotel, very clean, very comfortable. Great staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Less options in breakfast needs more improvement there.

    Very Cossy and beautiful hotel. Will definitely come back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to report here as there is nothing that I did not like

    The location was fine, walkable distance from the airport, though not close to the beach. The breakfast was nice, largely traditional menu. The room was comfortable, and great for those that love plane watching :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    8.0
    Short but nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    One night stay after a long travel. The prebooked hotel taxi never showed up at the airport which was a bit annoying, but except for this the stay was all good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Near to Airport

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool. Clean. Staff. Food is perfect.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    I PROMISE TO ADVICE OTHERS TO STAY THERE AS I ENJOYED MY STAY
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night

    EXCELLENCE CUSTOMER CARE

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    I loved it, I wish they had an Ocean view lol
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very Good Buffet Breakfast Spread

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and clean , just 2 minutes drive to the Airport . Staff was polite and helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Good place to stay, hotel is in a clean location of Zanzibar city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Asking for toiletries, we were told at reception that everything is available, but we have to ask. There were no toiletries placed in the bathroom

    Breakfast was good but could be improved a little bit. Reception staff was extremely helpful & guided us properly. very close to the city center.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night

    O alcohol served at the hotel

    Very nice place to stay just before getting on a flight to home. Poolside at the adjacent building was great for an outside dinner

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed City view
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast is disappointing for the hotel's category and simply not tasty. Everything from the limited food selection tastes artificial, as if made from plastic. The beds are okay, but the pillows are uncomfortable. The check-in process was unexpectedly long, even though the reception area was almost empty. Only one set of towels was provided for two guests, and we had to remind the staff twice. The pool is very shallow, and the pool area feels dull, and not well-equipped.

    The hotel is very new; everything still feels absolutely new and clean. The air conditioning is whisper-quiet, which is crucial in a hotel where the windows don't open. The noise insulation from street sounds is excellent as well. The location is perfect for a one-night stay before an early flight or after a late arrival. However, for a longer stay in the city, a different location would be more suitable. Nice outdoor playground for kids.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic swimming pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No booze. And not much to see or do around the hotel

    Comfy room and great swimming pool. Excellent place to stay for an early or late flight.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable room for a one night stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Runway View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a big modern conference facility, so it’s pretty soulless. It has a pool but I saw nobody using it. Main complaint was that our meal took 50 minutes to arrive despite there being only 3 tables occupied. And no wine to drink while waiting - alcohol is forbidden on the premises😱

    Great room with most comfortable bed. Walkable to the terminal so very convenient, if a bit expensive, for one night before/after flight.

    Stayed in January 2025

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