GOLD ZANZIBAR BEACH HOUSE & SPA, Kendwa

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers 76 rooms, including 70 sqm rooms with garden or ocean views, 90 sqm suites near the beach, and 200 sqm Luxury Beach Villas with private verandas and hot tubs. The Jungle Villas, set in tropical gardens, provide an exclusive stay. All rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. The villas include private butler service.

The hotel has two restaurants: Gold Beach Restaurant serves à la carte and buffet-style international and local cuisine. The Island Gourmet Restaurant offers adults-only dining with romantic settings. Guests can enjoy live cooking demonstrations, beachside snacks, and private dinners under gazebos or on the sand. The Gourmet Meal Plan includes spirits, wines by the glass, and à la carte meals.

The hotel features a wide pool, a Balinese-style spa with treatment pavilions, and a small fitness center with cardio machines. Kendwa Beach provides palapa-shaded lounge chairs. Activities include snorkeling, Stone Town tours, and tropical plantation visits. The swimming pool is closed for renovation from April 15 to May 15, with compensation offered.

The hotel is on Kendwa Beach, 10 minutes from Nungwi town for dining and shopping. Nearby landmarks include Fukuchani Ruins (2.5 km) and Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond (3.5 km). Zanzibar International Airport is 65 km away in Kisauni.

Services include 24-hour room service, a kids' club, and a conference room. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors and a security system. Private romantic dinners, fusion cuisine classes, and butler service in villas are available. The Ocean Dhow Bar serves tropical drinks on the beach.