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 African Tulip

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2 Serengeti road, Arusha, Tanzania – Great location - show map

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8.3
Very Good
45 reviews

Quiet, very spacious, professional and friendly staff.

Toné United States of America

The rooms are exactly how they look online and the service is exceptional. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent time.

Ziada Tanzania

It’s a beautiful and quiet place to retreat after Cooke days of safari long ride. Room: Good size. Clean & cozy. Bathroom: also in good size. Clean. Hot shower water. Restaurant: food is not bad but service was a bit slow

Anonymous United States of America

- cleanliness, rooms are spotless and very comfortable - food is really esoecially the indian dishes - service is guest-centered/friendly: very reactive and caring staff

Younes Belgium

Amazing staff, beautiful property and lots of nice honeymoon perks.

Daniel Spain

The place is not crowded and it is very private. Small size pool good for a retreat

Grant Zimbabwe

Good location, big and comfortable room. Great restaurant except breakfast

Gabriel Poland

I like this hotel. they maintain high level of cleanliness, charming staff and good meals

Protase Tanzania

Really nice location! I love the designs of the room and how spacious they are. Staff is really nice and welcoming!

Stéphanie United Kingdom

I really enjoyed my stay at The African Tulip. All the expectations were met, the stuff are super friendly and so willing to help with everything. Little fruit market outside is a great addition if you wanna shop some yummy gifts to take home!

Alina Ukraine
8.3
Very Good
45 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Quiet, very spacious, professional and friendly staff.”
    Toné Toné United States of America United States of America
  • “The rooms are exactly how they look online and the service is exceptional. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent time.”
    Ziada Ziada Tanzania Tanzania
  • “It’s a beautiful and quiet place to retreat after Cooke days of safari long ride. Room: Good size. Clean & cozy. Bathroom: also in good size. Clean. Hot shower water.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “- cleanliness, rooms are spotless and very comfortable - food is really esoecially the indian dishes - service is guest-centered/friendly: very reactive and caring staff”
    Younes Younes Belgium Belgium
  • “Amazing staff, beautiful property and lots of nice honeymoon perks.”
    Daniel Daniel Spain Spain
  • “The place is not crowded and it is very private. Small size pool good for a retreat”
    Grant Grant Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
  • “Good location, big and comfortable room. Great restaurant except breakfast”
    Gabriel Gabriel Poland Poland
  • “I like this hotel. they maintain high level of cleanliness, charming staff and good meals”
    Protase Protase Tanzania Tanzania
  • “Really nice location! I love the designs of the room and how spacious they are. Staff is really nice and welcoming!”
    Stéphanie Stéphanie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I really enjoyed my stay at The African Tulip. All the expectations were met, the stuff are super friendly and so willing to help with everything.”
    Alina Alina Ukraine Ukraine

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.5
  • Free WiFi8.4

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Located in Arusha, a 19-minute walk from Old German Boma, African Tulip provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With a shared lounge, the property also features a garden, as well as a terrace. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric tea pot, a bath, bathrobes and a desk. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer pool views. At the inn each room comes with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at African Tulip.

Arusha Central Market is 1.2 miles from the accommodation, while Uhuru monument is 1.3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Your stay will include:
Free WiFi Sun deck Terrace

African Tulip has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 13, 2014

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 45 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.5
  • Free WiFi8.4

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  • Toné
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Quiet, very spacious, professional and friendly staff.”
  • Z
    Ziada
    TanzaniaTanzania
    “The rooms are exactly how they look online and the service is exceptional. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent time.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It’s a beautiful and quiet place to retreat after Cooke days of safari long ride. Room: Good size. Clean & cozy. Bathroom: also in good size. Clean. Hot shower water. Restaurant: food is not bad but service was a bit slow”
  • Younes
    BelgiumBelgium
    “- cleanliness, rooms are spotless and very comfortable - food is really esoecially the indian dishes - service is guest-centered/friendly: very reactive and caring staff”
  • Daniel
    SpainSpain
    “Amazing staff, beautiful property and lots of nice honeymoon perks.”
  • G
    Grant
    ZimbabweZimbabwe
    “The place is not crowded and it is very private. Small size pool good for a retreat”
  • Gabriel
    PolandPoland
    “Good location, big and comfortable room. Great restaurant except breakfast”
  • Protase
    TanzaniaTanzania
    “I like this hotel. they maintain high level of cleanliness, charming staff and good meals”
  • Stéphanie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really nice location! I love the designs of the room and how spacious they are. Staff is really nice and welcoming!”
  • Alina
    UkraineUkraine
    “I really enjoyed my stay at The African Tulip. All the expectations were met, the stuff are super friendly and so willing to help with everything. Little fruit market outside is a great addition if you wanna shop some yummy gifts to take home!”
Property questions and answers
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  • I need a small microwave to heat up room service food to the temperature I like. And to warm other things I may have.
    Hello, We do have a microwave in the kitchen and staff can assist with reheating upon request.
    Answered on February 11, 2021
  • Need a candle dinner for annivesary with small cake can i get that?
    Hello, Yes this can be arranged a an extra charge.
    Answered on October 5, 2020
  • Do you have a small refrigerator in the room and a kettle?
    Good Morning Guest, yes our hotel rooms are equipped with Refrigerator and kettle( for hot water for tea/ coffee to make in room).
    Answered on October 19, 2020
  • hi, do you have balcony in the rooms for smoking?
    Hello, A room with a balcony can be provided upon request subject to availability.
    Answered on February 11, 2021
  • What’s the region and district?
    Region is Arusha District is Arusha city
    Answered on March 23, 2022

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Area Info *
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What's nearby
  • Old German Boma
    0.6 miles
  • Uhuru monument
    1 miles
  • Arusha Central Market
    1.1 miles
  • Njiro Complex
    2.1 miles
  • Sakina supermarket
    2.3 miles
  • Sables Square Shopping Village Arusha
    6.4 miles
  • Mount Meru
    10.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Le Patio
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Georges Tavern
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Picasso Cafe
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Africafe
    0.6 miles
  • Restaurant Chinese Whispers
    2.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Arusha Airport
    4.7 miles
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
    26 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Baobab Restaurant

    Food: African, Indian, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of African Tulip

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili
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House rules African Tulip takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
$40 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
$40 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed by request
$80 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa African Tulip accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform African Tulip of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about African Tulip

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to African Tulip by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 45min

  • The prices at African Tulip may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • African Tulip has 1 restaurant:

    • The Baobab Restaurant

  • Room options at African Tulip include:

    • Double

  • African Tulip is 1 miles from the center of Arusha.

  • Guests staying at African Tulip can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • African Tulip offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at African Tulip is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.