Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort, Dar es SalaamGolden Tulip Zanzibar Resort in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 55 hotels we score in Dar es Salaam. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 3.7.Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort is a four-star hotel located on the western coast of Zanzibar Island. It sits about 5 km from Stone Town and is a 20-minute drive from Zanzibar Kisauni Airport. The property contains 32 rooms with views of either the ocean or the city. Guests have access to a private beach, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a rooftop restaurant offering halal dining. Facilities include a gym, massage services, and business centre. This hotel suits families and business travellers looking for proximity to Stone Town. However, recent guest feedback indicates issues with room cleanliness and service quality.What stands out

Private beach access

Rooftop restaurant

Complimentary breakfast

On-site swimming pool

Watch out for

Inconsistent room cleanliness

Unreliable Wi-Fi

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Lux Marijani Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $266 a night. Lux Marijani Zanzibar is a luxury resort situated in Pwani Mchangani on the north-east coast of Zanzibar.