Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort. Relax on a sun lounger, indulge in spa treatments or enjoy local and international cuisine at Cobia. With two outdoor pools, a children's pool with waterslide, and free bicycle rentals, guests can unwind in style.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
2 outdoor pools
Free airport shuttle
24-hour fitness center
Free use of bicycles
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Children's pool
Waterslide
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Children's pool
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
The current price is CNY3,161
CNY3,161
CNY4,015 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Why we love this property
Sun, sand, and sea
Beachfront lodge with private white sand shoreline provides loungers, umbrellas, towels, kayaking, volleyball, and an ocean-view restaurant.
Culinary paradise
Dive into ocean-view local cuisine at the lodge's restaurant. A bar, free full breakfast, and private dining options with vegan choices complete the experience.
Spa sanctuary
The lodge features spa rooms for individuals or couples. Luxurious Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and reflexology are available. A 24-hour gym awaits.
Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and beachside drinks. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and reflexology. Offering ocean views, Cobia serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a free airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the room service.
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).
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 17
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured, covered onsite self parking
Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Private picnics
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Waterslide
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu
Children's games
Toys
What to do
On a private beach
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Beach volleyball
Kayaking
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 2015
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
24-hour fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Waterslide
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Free stocked minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between May 1 and May 31.
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 250.0 per night
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Pongwe
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe, Zanzibar Island
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe Island
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Pongwe
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Lodge
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Lodge Pongwe
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort currently open?
The property is closed between May 1 and May 31.
Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort 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 Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a 30% charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, volleyball, and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a private beach and a waterslide. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort?
Yes, Cobia offers local and international cuisine and ocean views.
Does Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio and a yard.
What's the area around Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort like?
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located a short 8-minute walk from Pongwe Beach.
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Reviews
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
10
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The spa offered a great massage experience with friendly and attentive staff. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
The room was amazing - right on the beach so you are staring at the ocean from bed. The service was wonderful - everyone was so helpful and so attentive. We really enjoyed the breakfast and the included massage was top rate.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
It was an amazing resort! Very tropical and relaxing. My girlfriend and I had a great time enjoying the meals and amenities. The staff was amazing and very welcoming. If we're ever back in Zanzibar, we will definitely stay here again!
Cody
Cody, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Tulia Zanzibar spared no detail when creating such a beautiful resort. We stayed here for three nights as part of our honeymoon and our biggest regret was not staying longer.
Though pricey, Tulia is worth every penny. The food was delicious, the views are incredible, and the staff were fun, attentive and kind. We would fully recommend Tulia.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Food was amazing. Rooms were very big and clean. Staff are very friendly and extremely kind. Woukd highly recommend. We will definitely be back.
Eliza
Eliza, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed at, the attention to detail was incredible.
My favourite aspects were:
The food: fantastic steaks, octopus and tuna steak in particular
The dinner entertainment: Masai show, acrobatics, varied musical performances
Unlimited private yoga: at no extra cost
The island in the middle of the pool with a sun bed for two
The staff: incredibly friendly, remembering your
Order and going the extra mile
The extra treats they organised to celebrate our honeymoon
Gabby
Gabby, 6-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 1, 2026
Wonderful magical gardens . Lovely friendly staff . Great gym . Although breakfast good all other meals were very tasteless . Even the mayonnaise and butter were of poor quality . After paying for one of your best rooms we were left very disappointed . The old fashioned shower wasn’t really of 5 star standard . Also the lack of electricity for half a day wasn’t great .
One last thing . I loved the enthusiasm of the staff but didn’t enjoy Bay City Rollers beating out at breakfast just as I’d woken up .
Fiona
Fiona, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
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.
Christine
Christine, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Top notch service from check in to check out. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating to any request. Highly recommended!
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
The place is magical ! The beach right off the resort is heavenly. But the best part was definitely the kindness of all the staff !
Arthur
Arthur, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
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.
Tim
Tim, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2023
This is an incredibly beautiful property with an amazing staff. It's a slice of paradise.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Art
Art, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2023
Very private and a wonderful spot. Very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect experience
Christian
Christian, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
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
muna
muna, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
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
elisa
elisa, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
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.
Mohammad
Mohammad, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
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!
kim
kim, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
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!
Evan
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
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.
Seham
Seham, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
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.
Asma
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Our best holiday EVER. Amazing people awesome villa and fabulous food. Perfect in every way x
Corrina
Corrina, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2017
Incredible and highly recommended
beautiful hotel
Amazing staff and service
And the food is a piece of art
Top class chef
We enjoyed every minute
anastacia
anastacia, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
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!!)
Hayley
Hayley, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2022
We have stayed at many beach resorts in different countries around the world and none of them would top Tulia. It is just a fantastic small resort and everyone there seems to go out of their way to make you feel welcome and make your time there enjoyable. As we're from the United States we just wish it was closer but if we have the opportunity to visit that part of the world again we will definitely try and stay a few days at Tulia Zanzibar.
Dana
Dana, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
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.