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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with spa, near Kendwa Beach

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Escape to the shores of Kendwa Beach at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, where a free breakfast buffet and two on-site restaurants await. Unwind with a massage, facial or manicure/pedicure at Healing Earth Spa, enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving activities and connect with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £290
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bidet
  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 200 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (with Pavillon)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bath and shower
  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Kendwa Beach, Kendwa

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min drive
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 8 min drive
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 9 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 37 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

At Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and beachside drinks, plus you'll only be within a 10-minute drive of Nungwi Beach. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in Thai massages, facials and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a health club, a fitness centre and a children's pool.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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
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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 18
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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 on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Farming classes
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 150
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 75 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 200
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 100 (from 2 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200 per vehicle (return)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 9 May and 10 June.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa currently open?

The property is closed between 9 May and 10 June.

Does Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 200 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as snorkelling, scuba-diving and boat tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa also has 2 bars and a health club, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

Does Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Birgitta, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kristin, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice place, standard on the rooms and area is good not as on the pictures. Your are not able to Swim on the beach without shoes due to all sea urchins which is very sad and frustrating. The hotel is a low 4 star hotel. We expected higher standard based on pictures and description on the website but it was still good/ok

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew Mario, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Kerry, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Mikael, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tolles Hotel mit kleinen Abstrichen
Das Hotel an sich ist wirklich sehr schön und gepflegt. Der Strand ist traumhaft und man hat wirklich viel Platz. Die Sonnenliegen sind relativ weit auseinander. Das Zimmer war auch groß und alles funktionierte, 1 - 2 mal am Tag gab es einen kurzen Stromausfall, daran gewöhnt man sich. Das WLAN funktioniert nicht immer und überall, es kam zu größeren Ausfällen. Wenn man darauf geschäftlich darauf angewiesen ist, hat man ein Problem. Das Essen war sehr gut, vor allem das frische Obst und Gemüse. Es gab jeden Tag frischen Fisch und afrikanische Spezialitäten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, vor allem Paolo, der uns sehr gut betreut hat. Manchmal wurde es uns das obligatorische Jambo von jedem Angestellten schon fast zu viel. Was uns nach 5-6 Tagen extrem gestört hat, waren die lauten „Darbietungen“ am Strand. Dazu kam noch der Lärm von den Nachbarhotels rechts und links. Das Hotel liegt relativ weit weg vom Flughafen. Man muss sich auf einen Transfer von mind. 1,5 Stunden einstellen, obwohl es „nur“ ca. 60 km sind.
GEORG, 10-night trip

6/10 Good

Annabel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

sibel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yigit, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sandro, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Monika, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Juan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Annie Alexia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mohamed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique hôtel
Hôtel merveilleux avec une plage paradisiaque. Le personnel est d'une rare gentillesse, serviable et souriant. La chambre était propre et coquette même si un peu vieillissante. Le gros gros point négatif est la présence de "beach boys" qui vous harcèle sur la plage du matin au soir (il n'approchent pas de l'hôtel mais dès qu'on veut aller se baigner, ils vous harcèle). C'est rigolo les premiers jours mais lassant sur la fin...
Celine, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un hotel idyllique
il n'y a pas de mot assez fort pour décrire la beauté de l'ile de zanzibar et avoir la chance de la découvrir en séjournant dans cet hotel magnifique est incroyable. Tout y était parfait. Le personnel, l'accueil, la restauration, la piscine, la plage... tout. Vraiment ne pas hésitez à y séjourner vous ne serez pas déçu. Mention spéciale pour le restaurant de l'hotel et son Chef Sunil un homme généreux et tellement adorable. Chaque soir le repas était succulent, du poisson frais tous les jours, on en pouvait espérer mieux. Merci encore pour ce séjour idyllique. Mohamed et Katia
Leldja, 8-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel muito bom, praia linda, atendimento mediano
O hotel é muito bom, atendimento sofrível porém é normal em Zanzibar. Dentro do possível tudo ótimo!
Rachid, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

MARAVILHOSA!!!!! Hotel incrível, perfeito para descansar!!
AMANDA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Das Gold ist eine traumhaft schöne Anlage am schönsten Strand. Die Zimmer sind großzügig und geschmackvoll, der Garten ein Traum. Das Resort ist super gepflegt und wird ständig in Stand gehalten. Die Servicekraefte sind so herzlich und gut geschult, es wird jeder Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen. Das Essen im Strandrestaurant ist der Hammer und Chef Kai uns sein Team zaubern Wunder ebenso die Küche im Haupt Restaurant. Anthony der Food & Beverage Manager ist ständig unterwegs und schaut nach dem Rechten und kümmert sich liebevoll um alle Anliegen der Gäste. Alles ist perfekt organisiert und mehr als ein 5 ⭐️Resort. Der perfekte Ort zum Abspannen im Paradies .
claudia, 14-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Guy, 6-night trip