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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
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Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool | Living area
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Pongwe Pwani, Pongwe, 3672
  • Place, Pongwe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Garden Bungalow

Deluxe Garden Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Seafront Luxury Villa

Seafront Luxury Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 146 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool

Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Deluxe Garden Bungalow with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool

Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool

  • 145 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pongwe

With a stay at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort in Pongwe, you'll be 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Slave Market. .This beach lodge is 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Nungwi Beach and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Kendwa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wok - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balungi Zanzibar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Luxury lodge on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Cobia, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Cobia - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cobia

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

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
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 1 and May 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing. Rooms were very big and clean. Staff are very friendly and extremely kind. Woukd highly recommend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tulia is one of the best resorts we have stayed at. The staff went overboard to make our daughter’s birthday celebration spectacular. They made a special cake and danced and sang for her. There is nightly entertainment. The food was delicious. The ocean view is unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place, accommodations and people

All was perfect, rooms are amazing, the staff is there for you, but very discrete, anticipating all your needs and smiling all the time. Kindness is the master word in a peaceful place.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A magnificent retreat on Zanzibar

Stunning hotel with very attentive staff where nothing was too much trouble. A great place to simply relax and do nothing. Excellent breakfasts and good choices for lunch and dinner with menus changed daily. Spotlessly clean with large air conditioned rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service from check in to check out. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating to any request. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an unforgettable experience at Tulia Zanzibar during our honeymoon. The food was absolutely amazing—truly high-end and exceeded our expectations. The service was beyond phenomenal; the staff were some of the best we've ever encountered, with Joseph standing out as an exceptional member of the team. They made us feel incredibly special, surprising us with thoughtful little touches throughout our stay. The property itself is stunning, offering a serene and picturesque environment. We also loved the farm, which provided fresh, garden-grown fruits and vegetables, adding to the overall charm. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best holiday EVER. Amazing people awesome villa and fabulous food. Perfect in every way x
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely exceptional. Everything about this resort was sensational, from the friendly service that goes the extra mile, the wonderfully curated dining options every day, to the gardens that were so immaculately looked after, down to the wonderfully serene pool area. I'm privileged enough to have visited many world class resorts across every corner of the globe and this very much ranks amongst the best of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay ever!

Tulia is truly a amazing hotel that goes long over expectation. Everything from the lovely garden, to the farm where the grow all vegetables to the food, the beautiful setting and design of the hotel, ocean views, coctails, nice spa, free sups and cayaks and sailing, to the most friendly staffs and great service from the first minute you arrive until you check out. It is a truly gem! I rarely give a 5, but Tulia is one of a kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Tulia for 5 days following a safari. The resort was amazing but the best part was the staff. They did everything they possibly could to make our stay the best it could be. They were the friendliest, happiest people we have come across in our travels. The food was outstanding, with plenty of options. We had our flight get delayed and they allowed us to stay on property and use the facilities while we waited. They even arranged for us to shower in the spa before we left. One of the best resorts I have ever been to and hope to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

muna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property

I stayed 4 days after a safari its a lovely small hotel was makes it special is the service and food, there is night intertatianment , quiet in the day if you want a quiet time this is a great choice if you want a lot of activities and moter sports this not for you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredibly beautiful property with an amazing staff. It's a slice of paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Firstly, this is an amazing place. The staff are an absolute asset to this place. So so lovely we felt like family. Had my vow renewal here and very decent price for this- mostly complimentary. Thereza was amazing and very concerned about weather on the day as had unexpected amount during our stay. The food was fabulous. Sit down meals, not buffet which was lovely. Chef will make you anything you want although there is a set menu. Had all inclusive stay. Beach villa did not have a private pool. I wish we booked a cheaper villa with a private pool (note messais are security and walk around the villas often so not fully private). Not massively child friendly- no TV channels or much to do- but staff were lovely to my kids. Very clean villa and hardly any bugs inside. Restaurant entertainment were great every night. Dinner starts at 8 which is late for kids but they will serve for kids earlier. Complementary room service. Now for the price, the villas are not amazing. Bathroom is not luxury, no toothbrushes, poor hairdryer, no hand soap as I would have expected. Kids bed faced directly on our bed which wasn’t great. You are paying for the amazing staff and food. Great spa and you get complimentary massage per person staying (including kids). I was expecting a much better resort and facilities for the price but staying elsewhere in Zanzibar made me realise how important great food and service is which Tulia definitely has. I would stay again purely for this.

10/10 Excellent

Seham

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the free return transfers, to the welcome on arrival, to the staff, the food, everything was amazing! All inclusive includes a la carte menu for all meals of the day (not buffet). The staff are the best thing about this place. They were very welcoming and friendly. The free 60 minute massage was amazing. There is entertainment at every dinner. We saw some really good performances with all guests and staff getting involved in singing and dancing. I dont have anything negative to say about my stay here. We definitley received luxury treatment, however I do still think its slightly overpriced per night. My sister celebrated her 10 year wedding anniversary here and Tereza and the team did everything they could to make the day special. The feedback would be given the price of the hotel, I'd have expected more to do at the resort. For e.g. there are treatment rooms for massages but no spa fscilities such as jacuzzi, sauna, indoor pools etc. I'd have also expected more luxurious decor. For e.g. the bathroom is very basic. We have checked into another hotel (residence zanzibar) and already i can say this does not compare to Tulia at all! When we left we were given a small gift which was very lovely from Tulia. Will definitley miss our stay here and all the people we met.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is magical ! The beach right off the resort is heavenly. But the best part was definitely the kindness of all the staff !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at Tulia was lovely. The gardens surrounding the rooms were exquisitely manicured and the vegetable garden was impressive. the entire property was very picturesque and the staff could not have been nicer. They made us feel like family. i would highly recommend this resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heavenly tropical paradise. Wonderful in every way. Feels so private and secluded - I can't imagine finding a better resort anywhere else in the world. Stay as long as you can (4 days was not enough!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great experience here. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Henry was a great host and answered all our questions and took us on an interesting tour of the hotel--vegetable garden, duck and chicken yard, eco-friendly aspects, operations with explanations of staff experience. The only draw back is that there is a large tidal shift everyday and there is not a traditional beach at this hotel. The hotel is actually set up on a rocky bluff. They have built a sandy area on the bluff and you can look out over the ocean. You take stairs down to the water and can walk to the next hotel over and sit on the beach when the tide is out. The villas are not set up for kids as there are no railings and there is quiet a drop off the bluff. The villa had a wonderful porch with lounge chairs, a couch and chairs. It was wonderful to watch the sunrise! We also enjoyed a great massage at the spa again the staff was super friendly and made for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023