Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, Dar es SalaamGolden Tulip Zanzibar Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $243 a night (cached, not a live quote).Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport is a 4-star hotel situated in the Kiembe Samaki area on Airport Road. Located five minutes from Zanzibar International Airport, it serves business travellers and families. The property contains 121 air-conditioned rooms and features a halal restaurant, a fitness centre, and a spa. Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, a children's pool, and a playground. Guests can access a free airport shuttle and onsite meeting rooms for professional events. While the hotel offers beach access and a golf course, its position in a business district means it is a short drive away from historical sites like the Old Fort.What stands out

Free airport shuttle service

Onsite spa and gym

Family friendly facilities

Halal restaurant

Watch out for

Located in a business district

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