Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Kendwa Beach

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At Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages, and beachside drinks, plus you'll 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 center, and a children's pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$446 nightly
The total price is $536
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of the garden through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A couple standing by a balcony with a view of the sunset over the ocean.

Deluxe Room, Sea View

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite (with Pavillon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat )

A modern living room with a yellow sofa, blue cushions, a small round table, and a television.

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a building with a red exterior.

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2152 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kendwa Beach, Kendwa

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 51 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬6 min drive

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 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 center, and a children's pool.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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 onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

    • Kayaking
    • Rowing/canoeing

Land activities

    • Fitness facilities
    • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

    • Bartending
    • Cooking

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered a wide variety of fresh and delicious food options with multiple cooking stations and attentive staff. (9 reviews)
  • The beach at this property is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained with plenty of space and nice amenities. (7 reviews)
  • The spa offered a good range of treatments and was described as lovely and amazing. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was amazing nice and friendly Staff allways a smile........
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a absolutely beautiful stay. The rooms are beautiful and the staff was amazing. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options at the buffet and the spa is amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay here for our honeymoon and they made us feel very special. The food is a highlight of the hotel and the staff are all very attentive and friendly. Thank you!
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t think of a critique , such a relaxing resort. Staff was impeccable. My wife and I stayed 3 nights, there wasn’t a moment we weren’t impressed. The buffets were great, there were activities constantly and the staff was so attentive. Special shout out for Neema in the buffet area, Joseph at the beach area and Ali the groundskeeper. Thanks for such an amazing experience
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8/10 Very good

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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Gold Zanzibar for our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect! We booked a garden villa and it was so spacious, and the private plunge pool was very fun to have. All of the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Our butler, Jackeline, was so helpful and friendly! They also gifted us a bottle of champagne and fruit on our arrival which was so nice. There are shows with dinner every night which are really wonderful, and the buffet options are PHENOMENAL! We had a full body wrap and massage at the spa which was lovely, and went on a spice tour and sunset dhow cruise organized through the hotel which were fabulous! The hotel also gifted us a private romantic dinner on the beach and the sunset dhow cruise as honeymoon gifts which was very generous. The beach is beautiful, and it is so nice to have the private cabanas as where the public portion of the beach starts can be a bit hectic and crowded. Highly recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, ultra luxury
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10/10 Exceptional

Top notch hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I have ever been to. Truly a 5-starr experience from the food, the staff, and the room. I have been to many 5 star hotels and indeed this is one of the best ones.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Hospitality amazing, everyone really friendly and can’t do enough for you. Hotel very clean, lots of entertainment and lots of tasty food - great variety with themed nights. Would highly recommend!!
Looking onto the beach
Part of the pool
Gardens walking to room - building is the reception
Part of pool view
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10/10 Exceptional

Bigger than expected

Superb!! Book it! Great staff fabulous food. Special mention to Ali - guest relations manager, Steven Samuel and Sarah
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
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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
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon séjour en famille
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10/10 Exceptional

Villa sur la plage avec piscine privée, le rêve, sans parler du personnel extraordinaire, avec une mention particulière pour le jardinier de la villa et toutes ses attentions, l'équipe d'animation, en particulier Mathias et Omar, les barmen et leurs "polé-polé" cocktail !