Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique, Dar es SalaamGolden Tulip Stonetown Boutique in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 49 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $155 a night (cached, not a live quote).Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique is a four-star property situated in the centre of Stone Town, Zanzibar. It sits within walking distance of the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Forodhani Gardens, and the House of Wonders. The hotel contains 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring smart TVs, mini-fridges, and private bathrooms. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, the rooftop restaurant, or the on-site spa and gym. The hotel also provides three meeting rooms and secure parking. It suits travellers wanting to explore the local historic area on foot. However, the guest rooms are relatively small in size.What stands out

Central Stone Town location

Rooftop restaurant and pool

On-site meeting facilities

Free secure parking

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

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