There is nothing to fault - every possible detail has been thought of and addressed.

It was the most memorable holiday - this resort is exceptional; superbly clean, wonderful staff and diverse entertainment each evening, outstanding food and a unique attention to detail making sure you and your family are having the best time. A huge thanks to all staff ( Asante Sana) most particularly Ali at reception and Issa, Shabaan, Steven, Lucy and Paulina. And Dickson the resident artist !

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing!

Very well kept property with an excellent beach and pool. The rooms were also great and the staff is amazing. Loved the buffet dinners which had a lot of fresh options and great seafood

Stayed in June 2025

Can’t really say what I didn’t like only improvement would be up grade the gym alittle

The food was outstanding, so much fresh food daily and cooked to order. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, Paulina the waitress in the restaurant always greeted me by my name. ❤️ the bar team also so friendly and helpful. Nothing was any bother for the team. I really loved the gifts and notes in the bedroom when we came back from dinner, was such a lovely thing. Something to remember.

Stayed in June 2025

The smell of fresh paint in the room, the prices of the drinks are too high, guests in the swimming pool with their t-shirts on (not hygienic)

The Staff was fantastic. Always at any time very friendly and helpful. Every wish/request was fulfilled efficiently. I would like to mention Chef Warren. He has been incredible. One day I did not like a dish and the next day I was invited for a free private dinner at the beach with my partner just to make it up to me that I did not like a dish the day before. I have never experienced such an excellent customer service. Same for guest relation, the restaurant staff, the animation team (Issa), the Spa team and the reception. They really know how to make a guest feel happy. Many other touristic countries in Europe could learn from this.

Stayed in June 2025

Gym needs an upgrade.

Amazing location on the best stretch of beach on the island. Lovely pool with lots of high quality sunbeds and many on the beach also.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was great!

The place was great, very clean & the beach is amazing The staff are exceptional, everything abt the stay was incredible Food was amaaaazing Activities was really good, yet i felt it should be more activities

Stayed in May 2025

The sellers at the Beach are nagging and would surround us - very intrusive

The staff was very good with us

Stayed in May 2025

Everything

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Amazing food at the buffet and BBQ. Free upgrade to a suite which was a nice touch by the hotel

Stayed in March 2025

Beach .

Beutiful hotel . Friendly staff . Perfect sandy beach .

Stayed in April 2025

Everything

Stayed in April 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Gold Beach Zanzibar, made extra special by the fantastic team. Baraza and Happiness were delightful during dinner—always warm and welcoming. Salma made breakfast feel like home, and Tunu at the egg station greeted us each morning with the best smile and energy. Baraka was incredibly helpful with organizing our excursions, and Christine’s crepes were a daily highlight! Ali, who greeted us at reception, was a lovely guy—friendly and welcoming from the start. A big thanks as well to Issa and Justine at the beach club for their attentive service, and to Aboubakar who kindly helped us stay dry during a sudden downpour. Lastly, Dixon at the kids club truly stood out—his talent and kindness shone through, and his paintings are absolutely worth picking up. A great guy and a real asset to the resort!

Stayed in April 2025

We liked everything

We had the pleasure of spending our Christmas holidays at Gold Zanzibar, and it was nothing short of spectacular. This hotel is a gem in a breathtaking location, set on what is arguably the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the functional management and the attentive, responsive staff. The team was both friendly and professional, always going above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay. Special thanks to Nicole, Salim, Khadidja, and the rest of the team for their exceptional hospitality! The food options were simply outstanding—high quality, diverse, and impeccably managed. Whether it was breakfast, lunch, or dinner, every meal was a delight. The entertainment was perfectly balanced—enjoyable without being overbearing. One of the highlights of our stay was being upgraded to a villa. It was spacious, luxurious, and offered an unforgettable experience. The overall quality of the hotel is truly five-star, from the accommodations to the amenities. If you’re planning a trip to Zanzibar, look no further than Gold Zanzibar. It’s a paradise in every sense of the word. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed in December 2024

Deserts were not the best. Would have liked a larger variety of ice-creams.

Overall cleanlines was good. The staff were amazing and went out of their way to help with any issues or questions. The hotel room was really nice and spacious. Location is great with an amazing beach. Food was excellent and Chef was brilliant.

Stayed in December 2024

The desserts could definitely be improved upon. Given the rest of the food is amazing, desserts definitely let them down. Drinks menu is lacking. Selection of wines and drinks definitely not up to par. The last thing is not a complaint as such. The resort could definitely do with more foliage around the pool area just to give it some extra shade and help with the glare.

The food was excellent. Rooms were great. Staff were amazing. They really went the extra mile.

Stayed in December 2024

The food, too little variety. We don’t all prefer seafood. The drinks were crazy expensive, even regular drinks. The pool closes at 7 pm, this nonsense for a resort. I hate being in the sun and I prefer swimming at night.

Very clean and neat. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Nicole.

Stayed in December 2024

Marvelous It’s the best hotel I visited so far, words are not enough to explain the whole positive experience we had Hotel and stuff are simply perfect doing more than expected to make you feel like real queen ,from early accommodation at 05a.m.to huge clean rooms with everything inside Food is excellent and they are offering various dishes,both fish,meat,pasta,pizza,fresh salad and fruit,a huge desert options The spa experience is also perfect with real professionals working inside The pool is quite big and very clean with a lot of sun beds around The beach is white sand with azure water,very clean and nice It is a perfect place for honeymoon as well as couples with children I will definitely visit this hotel again Strongly recommended for anybody planning a trip to Zanzibar

Stayed in December 2024

All very good 👍

Beautiful beach side, nice excursions, big and very clean room, very tasty food with so many options! Thsnk you very much!

Stayed in November 2024

Loved it all.

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 and helpful. Food choices are exceptional. Dhow sunset cruise great fun.

Stayed in November 2024

Exceptional location and fantastic staff!

Stayed in November 2024

Swimming pool is great and really a large one but need better mainentance and refurbished. The pool could be in better condition; some of the mosaic tiles are coming loose from the edges or the bottom and are scattered all around.

Breakfast was great especially the fruits like mangos, pineapple etc. People were extremely helpful and friendly, the facilities e.g. garden, flowers well maintained

Stayed in October 2024

Nice beach, exceptional service, beautiful room

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was beyond perfect, we couldn’t recommend it more.

The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always looking after us and making sure we were happy throughout our stay. The food was fantastic, incredibly varied and themed every single night. The entertainment also exceeded our expectations- from fire shows, to masaai dances, dinner time was always guaranteed to be a good time. We loved every night for each unique show presented and even became friends with some of the locals! We got to walk along the coastline on the beachside, and even though there are plenty of resorts nearby we thought Gold’s beach was the best one by far! Quieter, clearer water and no jellyfish which we found in other stretches of beach affected most by tides. Throughout our stay we also got to meet Nicole, manager of guests relations who was lovely and offered us a free sunset cruise on the resort boat which was really amazing. It felt we were so welcomed and appreciated as guests! The hotel also had special rooms that allowed us to shower and change clothes after our check out allowing us to enjoy one last day of beach and facilities in the most comfortable way possible. Overall it really felt like we experienced one week of paradise.

Stayed in October 2024

Stunning! Amazing beach and pool, the food was incredible too!

Stayed in September 2024