When two men from the Czech Republic decided to build a hotel hundreds of miles away on a small beach resort in East Africa’s Zanzibar they never imagined how problematic following their dream would be. They could hardly speak the local lingo and it took three years of haggling just to procure the necessary permits.
They employed 200 local workers and began to create their vision of a luxury beachside resort even though they had not an iota of experience in construction. Their style was pretty hands on, but their inexperience, inevitably, led to disappointment when their imagination and the reality differed. After two years of building they realised there were flaws and demolished everything only to start again.
Later than hoped and with the help of architect Barbara Mluvkova, the duo have finally launched the Tulia Zanzibar. Their offering is an all-inclusive 5* boutique beach resort. It’s pretty exclusive with just 17 bungalows. Each is made of local stone and wood, and has its own path that leads through the lush gardens to its door.
Imagine waking up everyday to the sound of the torquoise waters of the Indian Ocean lapping onto the Pongwe beach just 10 steps away from your bungalow.
There are no meal times which means you can dine in the resort at restaurant any time you like, and snacks are available all day long. And if you fancy a change of scene and even more seclusion you can have it. A short walk along the secluded beach there’s a tent with cushions and even a mini bar. Your butler will take you there with a gourmet picnic and later when the day slips away, your butler will collect you to escort you back to your bungalow.
Every day with the tides the water retreats for hundreds of meters in places to reveal a the lagoon floor of sand, coral and seaweed. This is an incredible opportunity to explore the Indian Ocean on foot and watch as locals living the surrounding villages, earn their living by fishing and seaweed farming in the lagoon.
This is a peaceful, sun-drenched resort but you can weave in some activities with excursions into town, dolphin watching, forest tours into the Jozani forest, home to the colobus monkey and a safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
Imagine the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean at Zanzibar island´s Pongwe beach. Here is where the Tulia Zanzibar Resort 5* displays its natural beauty. In a relaxed African atmosphere, the luxury boutique Tulia Resort in Zanzibar offers elegant bungalows by the white sandy beaches and azure waters of the Indian Ocean. In the tropical climate of East Africa you will be a very special guest at the Tulia Zanzibar resort’s green gardens. You become part of the small, wild paradise of Zanzibar. Each bungalow, path and wall has been built using local stone and traditional natural materials. Every single stone has been shaped by hand with the utmost care and attention to detail. To fully enjoy your dream holiday in Zanzibar, the hotel also offers a true gastronomic experience through the expertise of its Head Chefs in the restaurant above the charming beach.
Tulia Zanzibar Resort is the very essence of authentic relaxed luxury in Zanzibar. Everything has been done in order to preserve the naturally idyllic beauty of the island´s nature. At the heart of one of the most spectacular Zanzibar beaches, lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Tulia Zanzibar resort seems to be resting on the waves… making your holiday in Zanzibar like a stay in paradise. The quality of service at this luxury boutique hotel makes Tulia Resort a star under the African sky.
It is our respect for Africa and its pure culture that has guided our steps in creating a unique place in Africa. As a result of our passion we have built the Tulia Zanzibar Resort with local materials such as stone and wood, using traditional techniques and local skills. Our deep respect for the local people, who are the soul of the island, made us think long and hard about the name for the resort.
In the name TULIA we find a perfect match between the Swahili word and the atmosphere at Tulia Zanzibar. “Tulia” is a commonly used word among the local people to express a family atmosphere, friendship or love, a peaceful relaxed state, or an easy-going time… It is our hope that our guests will enjoy Tulia when they stay with us.
Special Soft Opening offer (valid for stays November 1 – December 18, 2015): $320 per room per night (instead of $1014)
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