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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Seafront Luxury Villa | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool | Living area | LED TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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 | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Garden Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Seafront Luxury Villa | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Seafront Luxury Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1560 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Royal Garden Villa with Private Pool

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 1291 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Seafront Luxury Villa with Private Pool

  • 1560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pongwe

Beachfront retreat .At this Pongwe lodge, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Slave Market.
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What's nearby

  • Pongwe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 26 min drive - 13.2 miles

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

Upscale beachfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Bring your whole family to Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and kayaking.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury lodge also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Pongwe lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 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

Things to do

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

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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, 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.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort to the airport?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is 30.2 mi (80-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 Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort on Oct 22, 2025 start from $548.48, 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 Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

How close is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort to the beach?

This lodge is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

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

Is there free parking at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have a pool?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is home to Cobia, which features local and international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, deep-tissue massages, and body treatments.

How close is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort to downtown Pongwe?

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is 0.9 mi away from Pongwe.

Reviews

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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