Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
5.0-star · Gold Zanzibar Beach House &Spa, Kendwa
4.7(967 Google reviews)
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
5.0-star · Gold Zanzibar Beach House &Spa, Kendwa
4.7(967 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2012 · Renovated 2025 · 72 rooms
Guests love: Service · Fitness facilities
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Gonzalo H
Bianca Soraya Mendonca
Alexandra Cullen
Kamila Pogorzelska
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André Gonçalves
Response from the property
Dear André Gonçalves, Warm greetings from Gold Zanzibar by The Cocoon Collection. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that your stay with us was so memorable and that we could be part of your wife's birthday celebration. It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed your beautiful room, our buffet, and the birthday lunch prepared for this special occasion. Creating unforgettable moments for our guests is what we strive for every day. We are especially pleased that our team was able to assist promptly when your wife needed medical attention. Her comfort and well-being were our top priority, and we are happy to know she was well looked after. Thank you as well for your valuable suggestion regarding additional snack options by the pool. We truly appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team for consideration. Thank you once again for your kind recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you both back to Gold Zanzibar for another unforgettable stay. Warm regards, Sachith Samarasekara Front Office Manager
The hotel's own dining options are the easiest choice. The Gold Restaurant is an à la carte beach restaurant with sunset views, and the Kilimanjaro Restaurant offers a buffet with live cooking. For lighter bites, the Ocean Dhow serves beach drinks and snacks, and the Sultan Bar is the main bar. A 10-minute drive to Nungwi town brings you to the closest hub for dining and shopping, with several other hotels and a few street-food stalls along the road nearby.
The hotel sits on Kendwa Beach, a stretch of soft white sand with clear, calm water, in a quiet, secluded spot at the northern tip of the island. The immediate area is peaceful, with other hotels and a few street-food stalls along the nearby road. Nungwi town, the closest hub for dining and shopping, is about a 10-minute drive away. The resort itself has tropical gardens and an open, airy feel, with the Indian Ocean right in front. For exploring further, you will need a car to reach places like Cheetah's Rock, which is 35.5 km away, or the Old Fort in Stone Town, 46.7 km from the hotel.
From Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the hotel is about 55 km away, roughly a one-hour drive. You can take a taxi, a rideshare, or arrange a private transfer or shuttle. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service. If you prefer to drive yourself, car rental is an option, and the hotel has free parking. The road distance is about 59.4 km, and the drive typically takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own beachfront dining and bars, including the Gold Restaurant, Kilimanjaro Restaurant, Ocean Dhow, and Sultan Bar, all offering a relaxed atmosphere with sunset views. For a change of scene, Nungwi town is a 10-minute drive away and is the closest hub for evening dining and shopping. The hotel's quiet, secluded setting on Kendwa Beach is ideal for a peaceful evening stroll along the sand. If you want to explore further, a car or taxi can take you to other nearby hotels and street-food stalls along the road.
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa sits on Kendwa Beach, a great spot for beach time, but the main sights are far away. Cheetah's Rock is 35.5 km, Zanzibar Park is 44.6 km, and Old Fort is 46.7 km, so you will need a car or a tour to reach them. Jozani Forest is 56.0 km, and Paje Beach is 63.4 km, making day trips doable but with travel time. The hotel is a peaceful base for relaxing and enjoying the coast, with easy access to Nungwi town, a 10-minute drive away, for dining and shopping. For exploring the island's highlights, plan on using taxis, ride-hailing, or joining organized tours from the hotel.

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