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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Kendwa Beach, Kendwa
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Villa, Private Pool | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, Private Pool

  • 2152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

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

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat ) | Living room | LCD TV

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Sea Facing ( Retreat )

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (with Pavillon)

  • 969 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5-star Kendwa hotel close to Kendwa Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. 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.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

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

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 151 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 253 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and great help! Great location and layout!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mistafa, Dar es salaam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Or

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely service staff in the restaurants & bars however there was no personal service from foreign reception staff. Hotel was nothing special
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019