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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Chukwani hotel

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi, 4087
  • Slave Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nakupenda Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 23 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Outdoor pool

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

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  • Spa
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (83)
The price is $157
per night
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

About the neighborhood

Chukwani

In Chukwani .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Freddie Mercury Museum and Jaw's Corner are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 10 min drive
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min drive
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Nakupenda Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ccm Social Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Bites - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Chukwani hotel
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Chukwani hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.

Property is also known as

Golden Palm Zanzibar Chukwani
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Hotel
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Chukwani
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Hotel Chukwani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar to the airport?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar is 1.3 mi (4-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar on Mar 3, 2025 start from $62.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have an airport shuttle?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (27-min drive) from Nakupenda Beach and 5.6 mi (10-min drive) from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar offer free breakfast?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have a pool?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar to downtown Chukwani?

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar is 0.7 mi away from Chukwani.

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 51 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel very quiet. friendly & helpful people. But very far from the airport near the ocean. Still good and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here at the end of 21 days of safari and then a few days in Stone Town and it was the greatest two days of the trip. It's near the airport, so it's perfect to cap off a trip. The room was steps from a small private beach. It's not near anything but it was gorgeous and spotless and luxurious, which is exactly what we needed before the grueling trip home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1st look its great but
First impressions this place looked great but sadly not so. The room was shabby, the AC was either freezing or off. The shower a trickle. The bed was hard. The staff spoke next to no English, the restaurant staff none at all, waited an hour for a sandwich, breakfast was even worse. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere at the end of a dirt track, there is no chance to walk anywhere for food or a drink. The AC leaked water all over the tiled floor and the patio sliding door was falling apart. It didnt shut so no way to secure the room. There wasnt any patio furniture. The decked areas were lethal, the planks so distorted, uneven and boards barely sitting on joists. The waterside at the back is all stone apart from mangrove there is nothing and although its not the hotels fault with the tide out it stinks. The wifi was terrible to the point it wasnt worth bothering. We booked here to enjoy our last day before a tea time flight the next day, I couldnt wait to leave for the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with great staff. I'll be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Musa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, courteous, helpful, problem solving, and caring. The overall conditions were decent and just right for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ABDULHAMEED

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Golden Palm. It’s quiet, clean and comfortable. Rooms are huge, beds are cozy, restaurant food was fresh and delicious. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nizar

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most Horrible Experience of Life
Horrible hotel, unprofessional, pathetic, poor, shameless. We had paid booking for 4 single rooms, when we arrived we were told the booking is confirmed and paid but there are no rooms available and forced us to another lower class class hotel. To our surprise, we were offered two rooms in that lower class hotel. Had to beg for 4 rooms for an hour to get. Will never visit this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport so if you have a late night flight this might be a great option for you. However, even though hotel description lists airport shuttle they do not in fact provide one. We contacted them in advance and although it was confirmed by them, they did not send anyone to meet us. We have heard the same story from other people who were staying at the hotel. Breakfast is provided, rooms have air conditioning and they provide beach towels, but the beach is rocky and during low tide you could be walking for miles until the water even hits your knees so not much swimming can be done in the ocean. They do have a small pool where one can refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their staff help me in any possible way . Bravo!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ursula, Kitwe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a clean and confortable room!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived in the evening to be told they were over booked. They sent us in the middle of the night to a nearby hotel with no hot water. As compensation we were only offered a free airport transfer, which is a value of like 2 bucks from that nearby. Trash fire of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Geert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place clise to airport with good kitchen.
Good bed, perfect place to stay when you want to be close to airport. And the restaurant makes delicious food. Try the prawns tempura
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Salah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is good and the place is perfect but the manager and management is so bad and they are not professional at all and ask for extra money after we paid everything in advance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christine, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful property - relatively new from 2021 I think. Already some building paint and decking issues. Close to airport (15 min). Nice pool and very attentive staff. Great food. There’s nothing to do around the hotel other than relax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm, clean and exceptionally good service
Hotel conpound and room very nice and clean, exceptionally friendly staff and good food at the restaurant, also breakfast was decent. Only the bathroom could use some renovation, the handle of the shower was very rusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

AM

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald, Kirkland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel with great staff. However, the ocean beach is all coral, so you can only look at it, not go in; no sandy beach either. Also, horrible dirt road into it, darn near need a jeep to reach it. Last, its isolated, no nearby restaurants, shops etc. Have to have taxi or car to get to anything. Good spot if you want to be alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022