Experience world-class service at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden. It features a restaurant, bar and an outdoor pool with tropical garden surroundings. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated with modern furnishings and feature a TV, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The 2 restaurants at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa serve an array of international and local à la carte and buffet-style cuisine. The 2 Bars serve a variety of cocktails and beverages throughout the day. Guests can sunbathe poolside or on the sun terrace, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the beach. Relax with a choice of Spa and massage treatments and for the sports minded guests, there is a dive centre and gym. Local activities include snorkeling, windsurfing and canoeing. The Masingini Forest and Zanzibar International Airport are within a 1-hour drive away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 71 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests raved about the <b>friendly staff</b> and the stunning beach access at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & <b>Spa</b>. The <b>location</b> was praised for its beauty. <b>Breakfast</b> and <b>dinner</b> offerings were well-received, though some found <b>room comfort</b> lacking. The restaurant was generally appreciated for its quality.
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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.4
High score for Kendwa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and layout excellent. On probably the largest and best beach on the island, plenty of beach umbrellas and sun beds but nicely spaced out. Gardens are delightful, well managed. Amazing sunsets, sea views stunning. Staff are very friendly...
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Breakfast was great especially the fruits like mangos, pineapple etc. People were extremely helpful and friendly, the facilities e.g. garden, flowers well maintained
  • Kieran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning! Amazing beach and pool, the food was incredible too!
  • Lima
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing, the service is exceptional at gold. I still cannot believe how well we were treated, I have never ever been to a hotel with such amazing management and staff. 10* would be less to rate, they deserve 100* I have...
  • Sivan
    Israel Israel
    everything! It was above and beyond! The food, the place, the atmosphere, the staff. We enjoyed our stay very much. We were a family with 2 little girls. Everyone was very friendly and they also took care of us that my husband accidentally stepped...
  • Sabine
    Austria Austria
    The location of the hotel is great, directly on a wide sandy beach. The hotel is very spacious and it is at all time possible to find empty beds at the beach or at the pool. We had half-board and the food was amazing; very wide selection with...
  • Sebelina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Gold Zanzibar Beach hotel is a five star hotel. The room was very big and the food was very good. The whole inclusive formula was worth it. It has a good size swimming pool and a nice beach with lounge chairs.
  • Nariman
    Qatar Qatar
    This place is an ideal vacation destination. Everything about our stay was extremely joyful. Service is top notch. Staff Facility Service Food Beach Activities Customer service All beyond expected
  • Viktor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We spent our honeymoon I this hotel and everything was outstanding. Clean rooms and facilities, very friendly staff who are adaptive and flexible to meet all your needs. Food was great, option to eat at the beach. The place offered various...
  • Waleed
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Honestly the staffs made our stay extra special, all of them were so kind and friendly, the staff at the reception, Robert i think his name, was very kind and made the check in process extra fast, and explained everything in detail to us. Mohamed...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Gold restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Resort facilities of Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Swahili
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Chinese

House rules
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
US$100 per child, per night
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
US$100 per child, per night
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

As our neighboring hotel, Kendwa Rocks, will be hosting a special event called "The Full Moon Party" once every month on the Full moon night that commences from evening 10pm and is expected to conclude approximately around 04am next morning.

Please be advised that during the preparations for this event and during the event our hotel location expects potential disturbances of noise or loud music.

Please inform Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

  • Check-in at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Villa

  • Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Foot massage
    • Happy hour
    • Foot bath
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Private beach area
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Cooking class
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Couples massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Entertainment staff
    • Public Bath
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hand massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Neck massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ

  • Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is 150 yards from the centre of Kendwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Gold restaurant

  • The prices at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.