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The African Tulip Hotel

4.0 star property
Arusha hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite | Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Washer/dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
The price is $275
includes taxes & fees
$228 per night
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Serengeti Road, Arusha, 00255

What's nearby

  • Arusha Clock Tower - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Njiro Complex - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 26 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Chinese Dragon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪QX - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Africafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The African Tulip Hotel

When visiting Arusha, The African Tulip Hotel is a great choice to consider. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • The host will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Washer and dryer

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

The Baobab Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

African Tulip
African Tulip Arusha
African Tulip Hotel
African Tulip Hotel Arusha
The African Tulip Hotel Hotel
The African Tulip Hotel Arusha
The African Tulip Hotel Hotel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Does The African Tulip Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The African Tulip Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The African Tulip Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at The African Tulip Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The African Tulip Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The African Tulip Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The African Tulip Hotel and nearby?
The African Tulip Hotel has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The African Tulip Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Baobab Restaurant.
What's the area around The African Tulip Hotel like?
The African Tulip Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and 17 minutes' walk from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staffs were so friendly that one staff even wanted to help me to clean my muddy shoes! The manager greeted me every day!
Jian-Qing, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kalika, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic beautiful property. Exceeded expectations
Martin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Exceptional artwork in the public areas. Spacious room with comfortable bed. No elevator, but staff ferried my bags up and down from the second floor. Excellent gift shop and restaurant.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms and artwork in the hallways. Great staff.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a wonderful transition property for both before and after safari. Nice room, great restaurant and friendly and helpful staff
Terry, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful overnight stay for the start of our safari. Staff and facilities were delightful. Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Our dinner and breakfast buffet were great. We had a short but very pleasant stay. Would definitely come again.
philip, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a beautiful hotel and property in the heart of Arusha. The staff is so attentive and kind from the moment you enter. The restaurant and bar were great too! Would definitely stay here again next time!
Amber Lynn, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food/rooms/staff! The pool bar was closed when I was there.
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb forest location
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful and the staff are very attentive. I would highly recommend The African Tulip Hotel. It is excellent value for the money.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and very clean. We were upgraded to a suite for our family (2A2K) free of charge, which was nice. Very nice pool and deck. Continental breakfast was excellent.
Ian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice for our Arusha stay!
Sheryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, airy and caring staff. Great restaurant, reasonably priced.
EliM, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Customer Service
We stayed at The African Tulip Hotel for 2 nights before taking a safari. We arrived late in the evening and the front desk was staffed and a bellman available to take our bags to our room. I travel with my own breakfast food and requested that a glass of milk be sent to my room at 6:00 am. At 6:00 am on the dot, there was a knock at the door. Our room was safari themed, was spacious and clean and even had universal outlets for our electronic devices. The water is not safe to drink (or anywhere else in Tanzania) but is safe to brush your teeth...but we did not take that risk. The hotel provided ample bottles of water. They have a nice bar and restaurant. We had Indian food which was very, very good. The staff...from the manager on down to the bellman are customer focused and are there to please. The hotel is gated and has a security guard at the entrance. The pool is on the small side but we did not go to Tanzania to swim so it was fine for us. I would definitely stay there again should our travels take us back to Arusha.
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a quick stay over from cross-country travel before flying out, but very nice property, very attentive staff and very professional hotel manager. Rooms were big, bright, clean well appointed and lovely. Also, very nice bar area, restaurant, pool area and cute gift shop. Also, nice and quiet for a good night's sleep!
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff. Nice restaurant. Room was lovely. There isn’t anything I didn’t like about this hotel.
Roger, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Food, service and accommodations were all excellent. Wish it was in a better part of town, but it was well-secured and safe.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

If you like to sleep on concrete, and pay top dollar for the experience, then this is the hotel for you! I have travelled and stayed in all manner of accomodation, this was clean, rooms airconditioned, but the bed was the WORST I have EVER slept in. It was so bad that for our remaining two nights, I relocated to the 'day bed' to sleep. And I thought the beds in SE Asia were hard..... they are positively plush in comparison. Thankfully this was the only hotel we came across during our travels around Tanzania that had such beds. We arrived late following an extremely long flight and a three hour wait for bags that didn't make the flight and were told by the receptionist that the dining room was open. We put our hand lughage into our room, and went straight down. We were not offered any menus, just that the waiter would bring soup and then we could help ourselves to the buffet that I suspect had seen better days. There were some crumbs left on the 'dessert' table, and not a great deal else. They still had the Christmas lights up, which would have been nice, had they not been accompanied by a tacky tune you'd expect from a child's toy constantly repeating. It wasn't until the following day that we discovered there was a cheaper, simple menu we could have ordered from. The breakfast was very good, so no complaints there. The staff were very nice, but we watched the interactions with them and the manager, and we gathered from bloody language, tone etc that he wasn't particular
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in the heart of Arusha
Fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of Arusha. The staff are service focused and food at the restaurant was delicious.
Sharath, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay at. The staff members went above and beyond to make sure the stay was comfortable. The food here is pretty tasty as well.
2-night trip
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