Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (112 reviews)
Kendwa Beach, Kendwa , Kendwa , TZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Health club
Farming classes
Boat tours on site
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Amazing food
Stunning location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Hotel very clean.
Service
8.95
Staff are all very attentive and friendly.
Location
8.69
The beach of the hotel is among the most beautiful of the island.
Room Quality
8.94
Garden villa was so spacious and had a private plunge pool.
Amenities
8.97
The hotel has great entertainment and fantastic buffet options.
Value for Money
8.43
Fabulous food and experiences at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food is a highlight of the hotel; buffet options are phenomenal.
Overall Experience
8.95
One of the best hotels I have ever been to; truly a 5-star experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:14

Property Description

Discover the enchanting Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, where luxury meets serenity on the pristine shores of Kendwa.

Indulgent Spa Experiences
Pamper yourself with rejuvenating massages, revitalizing body treatments, and soothing facials at our full-service spa—a perfect escape for relaxation.

Gourmet Dining Options
With two exquisite on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service, savor delectable meals and refreshing drinks, including a complimentary buffet breakfast to start your day right.

Endless Recreational Activities
Enjoy our outdoor pool and health club, or take a leisurely stroll to stunning nearby beaches. Complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services ensure a seamless stay.

Immerse yourself in paradise at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 112 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.95
A
Anja solo_traveller pl
7
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
D
Demir solo_traveller tr
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
M
María Isabel extended_group es
10
Un lujo de ubicación y de atención
Pros:

La villa con piscina en la playa es maravillosa, ya la conocíamos del año pasado, pero además el personal es extraordinariamente atento, en especial Francesca que estaba pendiente de todo y Carihia, ambas han sido de gran ayuda

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
H
Hans Kronenburg couple nl
9
Prachtig hotel op een geweldige locatie
Pros:

Fantastisch hotel aan een prachtig strand

Cons:

Niets

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
T
Tomáš family_with_children cz
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
M
Maria Letizia extended_group it
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
T
teoman family_with_children tr
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
T
teoman family_with_children tr
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
A
Avi couple il
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Elena extended_group es
10
Vacaciones en el paraíso
Pros:

El personal encantador y muy pendiente de nosotros.
Tuvieron varios detalles con nosotros.
La comida muy buena y la ubicación estupenda

Cons:

Elegí vistas al océano y la habitación era más cara por eso pero el océano se veía muy poco

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Eoin couple gb
10
We had an amazing time at the Gold. Staff made us feel very welcome, food was delicious and couldn’t recommend highly en
Pros:

The room was amazing, easy access to all facilities including the beach

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
A
Andrea extended_group es
9
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
R
Raimondo family_with_children it
10
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
F
Francesca couple it
9
Coccolati per tutto il soggiorno
Pros:

Tutto meraviglioso: dall’accoglienza cordiale al saluto con le ragazze che lavoravano come cameriere. Vi hanno fatto l’upgrade, credo come regalo per il mio compleanno, mi hanno fatto trovare un sacco di pensierini e sono stati tutti dolcissimi con noi. Essendo celiaca avevo richiesto pasti senza glutine e tutti gli chef si sono dedicati a me e alla spiegazione delle pietanze, a volte rifacendomele appositamente SG. Lo chef Paul è stato gentilissimo nel lasciarmi portare per il viaggio uno dei suoi dolcetti. Tutto il personale è stato professionale ed amichevole. Grazie ad Issa che ha riempito il nostro soggiorno di chiacchiere e sorrisi ❤️

Cons:

Assolutamente nulla! Togliete solo il mobiletto dal bagno della suite, noi italiani usiamo il bidet ahahahah

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
I
Isabelle couple fr
10
C’était magique. personnel au petits soins
Pros:

Emplacement, service, gentillesse, nourriture

Cons:

Un peu cher

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
C
Cedric couple de
8
2025-10-21 via Nuitee
B
Beatriz couple gb
10
Couldnt think of a better place. 100% recommend
Pros:

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa for 5 unforgettable nights celebrating our honeymoon, and every moment was beyond exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service, hospitality, and atmosphere exceeded all expectations.
The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive – always ready with a smile and eager to help with anything we needed. It truly felt like they went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Special thank you to Sachith (manager) his professionalism and attention was out of this world! Thank you so much! Athuman for making sure we had one of the best nights in our live having dinner at the beach with an amazing setting to celebrate our marriage! Salim for being there always for us… you were amazing!! Ally the gardener for his special attetion. Francesca, Fadhila, Issa, Nancy, Richard, Wasa, Machimu… thank you so much for your attention and for everything you do!
Our room was beautifully appointed, spacious, and impeccably clean, with stunning views and thoughtful touches throughout. Housekeeping was discreet and efficient, making sure everything was spotless without ever intruding.
The beach is out of this world – soft white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and plenty of loungers and shade. The pool area was equally amazing – peaceful, beautifully designed, and perfect for relaxing.
Food-wise, we were blown away. From the generous and varied breakfast buffet to the exquisite à la carte dinners, every meal was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The themed dinners and live entertainment added a wonderful touch to our evenings.
The spa is also not to be missed – a tranquil oasis with professional therapists who made us feel completely relaxed and pampered. We had a couple deep muscle massage which were amazing!
All in all, this was an unforgettable experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-20 via Nuitee
D
Damien family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Staff were incredible.

Cons:

Didn’t seem like great value for money when compared against other hotels in the island.

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
M
Max couple ch
10
Gastfreundschaft, die von Herzen lommt, geht Han in Hand mit Fünfsterne-Qualität in allen Bereichen.
Pros:

Die Lage (mit Bilderbuch-Sonnenuntergang), das Essen die Ausflugsoptionen, das nahe Dorfleben und v.a. die Betreuung. Das Personal ist effizient und ausserordentlich freundlich um das Wohl der Gäste besorgt. Man wird aufgenommen, als wäre man Familie! Auch das Hotelmanagement engagiert sich als aufmerksamer Gastgeber.

Cons:

Die Lage des Resorts an einem der breitesten und schönsten Strandanschnitte Sansibars mit wenig Gezeitenunterschied ist hervorragend. Auch gibt es sehr viel Leerraum zwischen den Sonnenschirmen im zudem privaten und abgeschirmten Strandbereich, so dass weder Dichtestress noch morgentlicher Reservierungsdrang aufkommen. Man sollte jedoch Zimmer nahe der Küche (Diesel-Generator) oder des benachbarten Hotels (laute Musik) meiden. Das Resort verfügt jedoch über viele ruhige Oasen, wo man überall seine Ruhe finden kann.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
L
Laurence couple gb
10
Nothing short of spectacular
Pros:

Our stay at Gold Zanzibar was nothing short of spectacular. As soon as we arrived we were immediately greeted and made to feel at home. In celebration of our honeymoon we were upgraded to a beautiful villa with private pool and butler service - very comfortable and clean accommodation. The amenities including pool, spa, beach and bars were all fantastic. We were also amazed by the food, with so many options and the quality was remarkable, all very fresh, the best pasta we’ve had outside of Italy, great local cuisine too. But what stood out the most was the absolutely amazing service. Every single member of hotel staff went above and beyond to greet us at every opportunity, make us feel at home, offer us anything we could wish for and just engage in conversation; they seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us. We are fortunate to stay at nice hotels around the world and the staff and service at Gold stand out as the very best we have ever experienced and by a very long way. We enjoyed complimentary sunset cruise on our final night for which we are very grateful. The occasional complimentary food and drink with bills showing ‘zero’ against each item, also a very generous touch. I would not hesitate to recommend Gold to anyone looking for accommodation in Zanzibar - furthermore, I would even encourage people to stay at Gold simply to see how the very best of hotels can and should be. Thank you for an incredible experience.

Cons:

I could not think of a single thing that could have been better or different.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee