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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kendwa Beach, Kendwa
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite (with Pavillon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, Private Pool

Villa, Private Pool

  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kendwa

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach and 20 miles (32 km) of Muyuni Beach with a stay here. Mnemba Island and Kiwengwa Beach are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 35 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5-star beachfront hotel near Kendwa Beach
Some rates at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Kendwa hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • 1 conference room
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers 72 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Healing Earth Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include Thai massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 9 and June 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 250
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Gold Zanzibar
Gold Zanzibar Beach House
Gold Zanzibar Beach House Hotel
Gold Zanzibar Beach House Hotel Kendwa
Gold Zanzibar Beach House Kendwa
Zanzibar Gold
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Kendwa
Gold Zanzibar Beach House Spa
Gold Zanzibar House Hotel
Gold Zanzibar House & Kendwa
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Hotel
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Kendwa
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Hotel Kendwa

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 269 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ED, Otterbach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach, pool, dinning, and overall amenities were absolutely amazing. Staff were top notch as well! Hated to leave and will certainly look at staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with a good location on a large sand beach which is also quiet busy and lot of people coming to see you to sell you stuff as soon as you go towards the water. The services are complete, the food was quite good. Still expensive for what it is. For half the price of a classic room with garden we managed to stay in a villa with private pool sea view and very high standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expecting a nice experience based on the type of beachfront room we selected. Both of our butlers were extremely helpful including Salim helping me discourage my extremely stubborn gf (who can’t swim!) from taking a kayak out on a very windy and wave filled day. She was not listening to me at all - and his assistance was above and beyond. Additionally, Anthony, the restaurant staff, facilities and especially the food was outstanding! Far exceeded our expectations. Having been in the sales and marketing business I have attended my share of buffet style meals. Every night GB treated us to something different and delicious. You won’t want/need to eat anywhere else! Last add. I don’t drink alcohol but I’m a bit addicted to zero sugar Coca-Cola. I asked for the mini bar to stock them up a bit. Every day we were there included 3-4 extras. Never needed to ask again. And try the hibiscus iced tea. Out of this world!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Very nice stay in Kendwa

Gold är ett mycket fint och välskött hotell. Det är byggt 2013 men är fortfarande i mycket gott skick.¨ Trevlig vänlig personal och mycket bra fräsch mat i båda restaurangerna. Allt är fem stjärnor; enda plumpen i protokollet är att gymmet saknar tre par hantlar; 3, 4 och 5 kg. Det är de mest användbara hantlarna för de flesta motionärer, de riktigt stora atleterna oräknade Jag påtalade detta första dagen och tänkte att de skulle ordna det under vår sex dagars långa vistelse men så var inte fallet. Jag kan tycka att ett högklassigt hotell skall ta höjd för att saker försvinner och se till att ha reservutrustning Stranden är fin, om du skall ta en långpromenad så gå till höger men se till att inte gå när det är högvatten för då kan du inte komma förbi Rio Hotell eftersom vattnet då täcker ca 200-300 meter av stranden. Väl förbi så kan du gå ända upp till Nungwi Beach. Vi promenerade ca 3 km norrut innan vi vände tillbaka. Promenera är skönt före 10 och efter 17, dess emellan; olidigt varmt, då är det skuggan som gäller. Två saker som vi funderar över; varför städar inte lokalbefolkningen på stränder och längs vägar? Vad gör alla unga massajer på stränderna, kan de inte ta ett vanligt arbete eller i brist på det, städa stränderna, jag skulle alla dagar i veckan hellre betala för det än att köpa diverse souvenirer? Hur som vi är väldigt nöjda så tack för oss 😊
Beach
Sun set in February
Nungwi Beach
Hotel garden
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort itself is excellent and clean within the compound. Buffet menu changes all the time and offers plenty of varieties with many cooking stations. Staff was very friendly and considerate, and managers came around and greeted us everyday. They noted from registration that my daughter's birthday was coming up so they decorated a special table with blue beads just for us. There were plenty of activities and nightly entertainment. Our suites were very spacious and layout showcases local architecture. Overall we are very happy with our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sibel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent, and the theme nights were enjoyable. Pool was great and beach area was beautiful. The unit we booked was not available at check in, due to a plumbing issue--the staff went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with the less expensive unit we received. Money was refunded to me. The best part of this resort experience was the service and genuine desire each staff member had to make us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful welcome, very friendly staff and the quality and variety of the food was amazing and beyond our expectations much credit to chef Sunil and his team
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High security , excellent staff service and friendliness. Food buffet with good quality and changed themes during the week. Spa with a good range of treatments. Hotel have their own vegetable growing. Clean beach with security along the property.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are well kept and beautiful. We had a suite beach view with pavillon, which is a bit of a mis-conception because in front of your pavillon is an area of sand then the large swimming pool and then the beach and sea which you cannot actually see! The suite itself was lovely. All the staff were friendly and helpful. It was our 29th wedding celebration and unfortunately on the night my husband was ill and I had to go to dinner on my own. They had decorated the table and had a cake prepared for us. The following night there was a BBQ on the beach, all the tables set out with candlelight, very pretty. Food was plentiful but - I had a chicken kebab which was cooked on the outside and raw in the middle! I pointed this out to the waitress when she removed our plates but she did nothing. My husband spoke to the maitre de who was very concerned and also bought her manager over to speak to us. They spoke to the chef who had cooked the chicken and all were very apologetic. To make amends the following evening they provided us with the Romantic dinner on the beach which was really lovely. We had our celebration cake and about 6 members of staff sang to us. The main buffet restaurant had a good selection of food and a pasta station. At breakfast again there was a good selection of pastries, a fresh egg station, toast and cereals. The all inclusive package is very restrictive with spirits and only one choice of red,white or rose wine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gold Zanzibar. On entering the grand reception we were greeted by very welcoming staff and felt the stress of our 15 hour travel melt away. During our stay we dined on the finest cuisines like tasty curried crab and desserts that were great on the eye. During our stay staff were always helpful, friendly and genuinely very nice people. I'd like to mention some great personalities, Abu, Salim, Basho, Kombo and Masoud they really made our stay amazing. We visited in June 2023 and thoroughly recommend Goldie )as the locals call this great resort). The only negative for us was the evenings entertainment. It finished way too early for our liking however this is a minor detractor.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Annie Alexia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DEFINITELY NOT A 5 STAR RESORT, MORE LIKE A 2/3

This is NOT a 5 star hotel. I would rate it maybe 3 the most. The entire hotel is dated, the rooms are old and gross. There were ants crawling everywhere especially the bathroom. When I told staff they said that’s normal and nothing they can do about it. The shelf in the bathroom where all the toiletries are and glasses for brushing teeth was slanted towards the ground so everything kept falling on the dirty floor with the ants. The staff barely speak English and are rude. The worst part is that my husband and I both got diarrhea from dinner one night. The staff didn’t really care and said we’re probably allergic to something. The all inclusive food was not good and the package was very expensive. I suggest buying food and drinks a La carte because it’s probably going to be cheaper. Don’t stay here unless you’re looking to rough it a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Guy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad customer service from hotels website and thr hotel himself. Due to the corona the country declared red and we couldnt arrive abd they refuse to consider that situation and refund the money. I won't book from this website anymore
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, lively place to stay. Live music and excellent atmosphere. Excellent meal opportunities and superb resort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical and exceptional setting. I chose this place by worst chance to discover Zanzibar for the first time. I assure you that it fulfills all the promises: excellent resting place, delicious food, incredible staff, the best animations on the spot (no need to go out: everything is there to occupy). I really liked this place and all that is proposed by the hotel: animated evenings, music, dances, shows, friendliness, enthusiasm, welcome, in short, I highly recommend this place Just a small drawback: the cleaning of the room must be done without waiting to be asked and also the shower back must be well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

rotem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021