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The African Tulip is Arusha's premier boutique hote, safari themed and provides first-class western luxury with outstanding facilities, personalized service and warm hospitality in a convenient location. The 'Zanzibar lounge & bar' is an ideal meeting place; The Baobab restaurant serves an excellent range of cuisine; 'The Serengeti' Pool & Bar is a fantastic place to relax. Additional facilities include a business centre, conference room & gift shops. It truly is Chic. Unique. and Authentically African!!
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Swahili
Location
4 Serengeti Road, Arusha Tanzania
The African Tulip
1,865 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The African Tulip hotel earns rave reviews for its prime location, with guests appreciating the ease of exploring nearby areas on foot or by car. Its unique blend of traditional and modern decor, embodying an African safari theme, along with its spaciousness and cleanliness, delights travelers.
The service at The African Tulip is often highlighted by guests for its warmth and personal touch. Reviewers also praise the comfortable and well-appointed rooms and the value provided by the hotel's amenities, including the pleasant pool area.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Top-notch
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We had planned to spend one night here at the end of a multi-stop safari. Due to a mechanical problem with the game viewing vehicle, we had to cut short our last safari stop and head back to Arusha. Our guide contacted the management at the African Tulip and they were able to schedule us two nights even though we only had a reservation for one night. We were most appreciative of their consideration. Everyone was most gracious and their service was outstanding. Management really worked to insure everything was well with our stay. We enjoyed having an HVAC system in the room after being in the bush for awhile. The food in the Baobab Restaurant was very good and offered Indian, Italian, local cuisine, and even some variations on the pizza theme. (Never had corn on a chicken pizza before but it worked!) We did not see any elevators/lifts for access to the second and third floor rooms, so if stairs are an issue, you might request a first-floor room. Some bathrooms have integrated tub/shower units (room 7 where some in our party stayed) and some (room 9 where we stayed) had a separate tub and shower. We certainly enjoyed our stay and it was a great way to prepare for the long trip home.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from TheAfricaTulip, Guest Relations Manager at The African Tulip
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing The African Tulip for your recent stay in Arusha and for taking the time to share this amazing review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the rooms, food and services provided by our staff. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to Tanzania! Warm regards, Melissa Amsi
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This hotel was an absolute highlight of a ten-day trip to Tanzania. Some rooms are not very big but feature everything needed from comfortable beds to spacious bathrooms with plenty of hot water. Sipping a drink poolside, especially their signature Hakuna Matata cocktail is relaxation at its best. And their Baobab restaurant, while pricey by local standards, is a great option for dinner. The staff is almost over-attentive at times but they really make sure you enjoy your time at the African Tulip.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed at this hotel at the start and the end of our safari. We were actually given the same room, both times, and lucky for us, we were upgraded to a huge suite -- we even had a nice balcony. The room itself was very clean, spotless. We ate lunch and breakfast in the restaurant. Everything we had seemed very fresh and was tasty and flavorful. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. They were always making sure that our stay was going well and being very accommodating. They were amazing with following all of the Covid rules. Lots of sanitizer available, all staff was wearing facemasks, etc. Great, comfortable stay, would definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Melissa Amsi, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 30 Nov 2020
Dear Guest, It was a pleasure having you with us before and after your safari and we are very happy to read that you had a great experience during your time here. We highly appreciate your kind words and certainly looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Kind regards, Melissa Amsi
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Ww stayed here for 2 nights at the bookends of our safari. This hotel is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and their staff are friendly, attentive and very obliging. The manger is always around making sure everything is to your satisfaction. We stayed in a suite both times and both were tastefully decorated and well appointed. One suite had a balcony, which was a perfect place to sit outside and relax with a beverage. There is water in the room for both drinking and brushing teeth, and the staff come around in the afternoon with more water. This charming boutique hotel offers you a luxurious stay, excellent food in their restautant and service that is excellent. Thanks for a wonderful stay African tulip Hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Yustina Mallya, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 18 Jan 2022
Dear Guest, It is a pleasure to hear of your African Tulip experience. Thank you for sharing
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Outstanding staff and great facilities. We stayed at African Tulip for only one night but we had an amazing experience with dinner, sleep, breakfast. The check-in staff was extremely helpful as we arrived late and gave us an amazing room so we could relax and enjoy
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Pay the bills the night before if you are in a rush
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Response from Yustina Mallya, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 11 Jun 2021
Hello Njara, We appreciate your kind gesture of sharing your African Tulip experience.
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The room is large and comfortable with all the amenities needed. I am very pleased that the African Tulip has a water (hot and cold) in the room instead of bottled water and a coffee maker.
Service is great both upon arrival, restaurant, food is delicious, staff very accommodating and goes out of their way to meet your requests.
I have stayed at the African Tulip several times and they are consistent in their service and quality of food and lodging.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Yustina Mallya, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 8 Oct 2021
Dear Terri, We appreciate you taking time to share you African Tulip experience. We are humbled to know that we were able to give consistent service that made your stay comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you next time you visit us.
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We stayed here overnight before and after our Kilimanjaro trek. It has wonderfully hot water, a great bar, and a restaurant on-site. All the comforts that soften the blow of the mountain! The rooms are large and air conditioned with filtered water in every room. We loved our stay here.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Yustina Mallya, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 6 Oct 2021
Dear Caitlyn It was a pleasure hosting you at the African Tulip and we are happy to know that you loved your stay with us. We warmly welcome you back next time you are in Arusha.
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We stayed in the African Tulip hotel prior to our trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, and then post trek/pre-safari, with a stop over on our final day to collect bags/clean-up.
The rooms were all very nice, clean, and quite comfortable.
The staff are all extremely friendly, helpful, and very accommodating.
Meals were terrific, the breakfast buffet was delicious - with an omelet station!
They were able to securely store our extra bags of safari gear while we went on a one week Kilimanjaro trek, and then they securely stored all of our trekking gear while we were on Safari.
We didn't use the pool, but it looked very nice.
The next time I'm in Arusha I'll be back to the African Tulip!!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Great hotel, lovely food. Our flight home was late at night so we requested a late check out (7 PM)so we could shower, and eat etc. there was no issue. The staff are very accommodating. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Yustina Mallya, Guest Services / Front Office at The African Tulip
Responded 2 Nov 2021
Dear Guest, Thank you for your recommendation and we are happy that you found the staff accommodating and enjoyed our meals. Hoping to host you again sometime in the future when you visit.
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What a warm hotel, you feel warmth the minute you step into the reception area... employees are cooperative & friendly, smiling at all times & welcoming you however you move. ... even the manager came out to welcome us & bid us farewell..a pleasant person. We had dinner by the poolside & the fish we ordered was great. Breakfast buffet has a lot to offer & omelette corner!! Our room was facing the pool, the size of which is spacious but the lovely surprise was the BIG bathroom.... A water cooler/ heater is available too with coffee & tea sachets.. If you are ever in Arusha, this is the hotel to stay at.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MelissaAmsi, Guest Relations Manager at The African Tulip
Responded 23 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying with us at The African Tulip Hotel, for your kind words and recommendation. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your room, food and services provided by our staff and look forward to your next visit! Kind regards, Melissa Amsi
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Get the rapid antigen test at the airport. You fill out the health questionnaire online using your phone, then pay $US10--cash only, no credit card. The results are printed in about 10-15 minutes.
I found that Tanzania people like the US dollars dated 2006 or newer. When we arrived in Tanzania we had to pay $100 per person cash in US dollars for an entry Visa. I heard UK people only had to pay $50. Go figure.
There are more places to choose from in the Arusha area.
PRICE RANGE
HK$1,877 - HK$2,134 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the african tulip hotel arusha, african tulip arusha, african tulip hotel arusha
LOCATION
TanzaniaArusha RegionArusha
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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