Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

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Independent
8.8 (112 reviews)
Kendwa Beach, Kendwa , Kendwa , TZ
255-779-700005

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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
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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

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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
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john • couple • gb
9
Very nice people, good food, and lovely beach
Pros:

Kendwa beach is spectacular. The hotel room was large, well appointed, and very clean. Housekeeping was excellent. Food throughout, we chose half-board - was very tasty and the chefs were exceptionally friendly and responsive. One of our party had allergy issues and they could not have been more helpful. The last hotel we visited was the Danna in Langkawi - the catering team at the Golden Zanzibar were better. The spa was very good. Everyone at the resort was friendly and helpful. Wifi was excellent outside our room. Inside the room, it did not work very well. Reception's advice was to turn our devices on and off - this did not resolve the issue. The property has large well kept grounds. The gardeners and groundsmen do a spectacular job.

Cons:

There is a huge green and yellow bouncy castle/water park slide thing in the water just in front of the hotel beach. It destroys the view of the sea and spoils the atmosphere massively. The beach in front of the hotel attracts a large amount of traders, performers, and people offering rides and services. Once you walk out of the hotel parameter, you are constantly harassed. This makes taking sunset pictures or going for a swim in the sea an unattractive proposition. The hotel adjoins the Kendwa Rocks Hotel which blasts loud music from mid afternoon to late. Again, more Costa del Sol, less 5* experience. The Zuri Hotel is just a few hundred yards away, they have a narrower beach, are also neighbours of the Kendwa Rocks, but do seem to have the unwanted trader etc. issue under control. There is nothing outside the hotel you will want to visit. The road to Stonetown in a mess in places and it will take a good 1.5 hrs to get there.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
10
One of the most beautiful places on earth with the BEST staff!!!!
Pros:

Gold Zanzibar is an absolutely spectacular property. Everything was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that all our needs were met. A special shoutout goes to the following amazing people; Morris and Shaaban at the activities desk, Cecilia, Neema, and Happiness in the restaurants, and Ali, Abdi, and the young man from Shrilanka at the front desk. I don’t remember the name of our gardener, but what an extraordinary individual! Overall, the entire staff were bright stars. The food is absolutely wonderful, and there is a huge variety for every meal. The rooms are kept spotlessly clean. The security at the team were not only extremely efficient, but so kind and helpful. We will definitely return and highly recommend!!!!

Cons:

The fact that we had to leave 🙃

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ilhem • couple • fr
10
SUPERBE
Pros:

Le service l’environnement les chambre ma vue la piscine
Tout était super

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • couple • ae
6
Pros:

Staff kindness and food

Cons:

Overall management, noise from next door bar and jet skis

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • pl
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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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
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Demir • solo_traveller • tr
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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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
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Tomáš • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria Letizia • extended_group • it
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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teoman • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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teoman • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Avi • couple • il
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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Andrea • extended_group • es
9
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Raimondo • family_with_children • it
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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Cedric • couple • de
8
2025-10-21 • via Nuitee