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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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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is £430
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
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Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite

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Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
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Deep-soaking bath
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

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

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Deep-soaking bath
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Deep-soaking bath
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (with Pavillon)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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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

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 72 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

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

Transfers

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

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
  • 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

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
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • 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.

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 family trip
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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 with friends
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Sandro, 4-night trip
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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 romance trip
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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 romance trip
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6/10 Good

Juan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Annie Alexia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mohamed, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun, lively place to stay. Live music and excellent atmosphere. Excellent meal opportunities and superb resort
Michelle, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

rotem, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel with the best beach in kendwa
The staff was amazing, dinner was really good. Thw best was the free upgrade to the beach suites. Thank you ao much. You all have spoilt us. The best beach i kendwa. Everything was just amazing.
Nadia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and great help! Great location and layout!
Sebastian, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We went in off season so we enjoyed the privacy of the beach, the beach house is way better in person then in pictures, the view the environment the people just everything about this place is outstanding.
Mistafa, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Or, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely service staff in the restaurants & bars however there was no personal service from foreign reception staff. Hotel was nothing special
5-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Disappointing
This hotel has a lot of regulars, I can see why because they are treated exceptionally well. Those that are first timers... buckle up, it’s a bumpy road. The rooms are old and filthy. My first room had mosquitos fly out of the refrigerator, my second room had stains all of the walls and spatter on the toilet. On the beach, staff moved my personal belongings while I took a swim because a regular guest wanted to sit there. I got to breakfast a little early and was told I had to wait 4 minutes for coffee because breakfast hadn’t started yet and the manager would be upset. The SPA is wonderful!!!!! Honestly the best part of my stay was my time getting exceptional service at their spa. I’d recommend the African potato massage and rejuvenating facial. The beach is nice, but be prepared to be hassled by people selling trinkets in the 15 steps to the water. Overall just disappointed with this “5 star” hotel and 2 star experience.
Ashley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dirty, poor service and not worth price
Welcome to the 2 star hotel with 5 star price. It includes all you can drink instant coffee, a welcome foot massage to relive you from your long journey on day 5 and lobster and crab severed with rubber gloves. This place could not be more distant from a 5 star hotel. The all inclusive menu is somewhat limited and anything worth drinking is excluded from the menu. The watery drinks are to be expected in an all inclusive but instant coffee at breakfast was really a push! The systems at the hotel make you sign a nil bill everytime you order an all inclusive drink. We were asked constantly for our room number and fed paper after paper. The bar advertises a zero plastic straw policy however drink after drink was severed with plastic staws. I visited the spa on the 2nd day to unwind, and despite having no room for my welcome leg massage they managed to squeeze me in between their empty roister for a back neck and shoulder massage. I was patted like a cat and had a couple of creams rubbed in my back but nothing to remove the knots. Book elsewhere!
Steven, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

2-night trip
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