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      The African Tulip

      983 Reviews
      #1 of 43 Hotels in Arusha
      4 Serengeti Road, Arusha 1517, Tanzania
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      4.5
      983 reviews
      • Excellent73%
      • Very good24%
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      1 - 5 of 886 reviews

      Reviewed 2 days ago
      Wonderful Oasis

      My husband and I traveled to Arusha to join our Smithsonian Group on a tour of Tanzania. I had not been to Africa before so I had a bit of fear as far as what to expect. Wow! This hotel, garden/pool is an Oasis in...More

      Thank Heidi D
      Hotel's Favourite
      Reviewed 7 March 2017
      Home away from home

      I recently returned from Tanzania after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and a 4 day safari. African Tulip was our home base. We stayed before our climb, after our climb and after the safari prior to our flight to Zanzibar. Everyone at the African Tulip made us...More

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      Response from MelissaAmsi, Guest Relations Manager at The African TulipResponded 11 March 2017

      Dear Guest, I am very happy to read that The African Tulip is your home away from home. Thank you for staying with us again, it is always a pleasure having you as our guest. Thank you for all your kind words and for this...More

      Reviewed 2 days ago
      Great way to wrap up our safari

      We stayed in Arusha for 2 days post safari to experience a small city and relax before the long flight home. The African Tulip was arranged for us by Amani Afrika, and it was lovely. They rooms were very nice, the staff was helpful and...More

      Thank Kellie S
      Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
      Excellent hotel, very quiet.

      This hotel is in Arusha town, a 90 minute leisurely drive from Kilimanjaro airport - not that you would know it as it was very quiet. The rooms are spacious, clean and modern with all the usual facilities. We sat by the pool bar one...More

      Thank Sapper501
      Response from MelissaAmsi, Guest Relations Manager at The African TulipResponded 2 days ago

      Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share this lovely review of The African Tulip and I am very delighted to read that you had a pleasant stay with us. Your kind words are very appreciated and we all look forward to welcoming...More

      Reviewed 6 days ago
      Beautiful oasis with all the amenties you'd want!

      After arriving in Arusha, I spent my first night in Africa here, before leaving on a photographic safari. It's a perfect place to relax by the pool, while enjoying the lush vegetation and colorful birds. The food was excellent, with a wide variety of selections....More

      Thank Coloradowl
      Response from MelissaAmsi, Guest Relations Manager at The African TulipResponded 2 days ago

      Dear Guest, Thank you so much for staying with us and for writing this amazing review of our hotel. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay, appreciating the room, facilities, food and services provided by our staff. We hope to have the pleasure of...More

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Laundry Service
      • Airport Transportation
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Concierge
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
      • Babysitting
      • Breakfast Available
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
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      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Outdoor pool
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$ 228 - US$ 279 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • Hotel Style
      • #1 Business Hotel in Arusha
      • Room types
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Family Rooms ,
      • Accessible rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 29
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      6 January 2017|
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      Dear Guest Good Morning.. Thank you for the mail. yes we do have your booking with us At African Tulip Hotel from 11 feb , 2017 till 13 Feb., 2017. I have well noted yor request and will allocate good view rooms Anything... More
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      Response from MannieB1953 | Reviewed this property |
      We had good speed in the room but a bit slower in the public areas
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      There are hairdryer sin the rooms!
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      "The suites are very spacious."
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      "Room 10 and room 6 are specious with nice view of trees with orange African tulip. Avoid room 18."
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      "zebra room was nice!"
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      "Our room was assigned before we arrived and it was fine. Nice window with treesoutside."
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