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Kashni Naidoo

most amazing hotel and beautiful beach. Chef Paul and Chef Warren went out of their way to prepare dairy free foods for my daughter. Our Butler Jackline was so wonderful with my kids. The food was really delicious. Will definitely recommend Gold Zanzibar. Their staff are excellent. We had the most amazing time at the hotel and beach. The villa was very neat

Steponas Zepčiukas

🌴 A True Golden Paradise — Our 50th Wedding Celebration 🌴 We stayed at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa to celebrate our upcoming Golden Wedding Anniversary, and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of our lives. Everything about this place is pure perfection — a wide white-sand beach, crystal-clear water, and an impeccably maintained resort. The staff are warm, kind, and attentive, always nearby but never intrusive. The food is exceptional, fresh, and full of flavor, and drinks are served wherever you wish — by the pool, on the beach, or right on your villa terrace. When the hotel management learned that we had booked a seaside dinner to celebrate our 50 years together, they surprised us with an unforgettable gift — an upgrade to the best villa in the resort, located right on the oceanfront with a private pool. During dinner, the restaurant team sang and brought us a beautiful anniversary cake, made especially for us. It was an incredibly emotional and joyful moment that we will never forget. We also felt completely safe and cared for, even during the post-election period when there were some concerns in the media. The hotel’s security and professionalism made us feel perfectly protected and relaxed at all times. We have traveled a lot around the world, but nowhere else have we experienced such genuine hospitality, generosity, and warmth. If you are looking for peace, perfect service, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the feeling of being truly cared for — Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is the place to be. 💛 Steponas & Nijolė from Lithuania Room: Villa 603 | Stay: October–November 2025

Alex Le Roy

My wife and I stayed at Gold Zanzibar at the end of October as part of our honeymoon, and it was absolutely superb. The room was comfortable and spacious, the food was excellent and the activities were fun. We arranged two separate massages which were both incredibly relaxing. On top of this, we arranged an excursion to go snorkelling off Mnemba Island which was superb. I would like to credit some staff in particular who were absolutely wonderful: Shamim looked after us for our honeymoon dinner and several lunches, and took great care to look after us with great service on all occasions. Hussein and Issa were both brilliant in helping us with arranging whatever we needed. Mwinyi was wonderfully helpful in providing us with different options for excursions and arranged the Mnemba island trip for us.

Sergio Sabido Perez

Excellent service and an outstanding response from Francesca – thank you for saving our honeymoon! 🌺 We visited Zanzibar as the last stop of our honeymoon after an incredible safari adventure through Africa. For our final days, we chose the Gold Zanzibar because we were looking for a beautiful, intimate place to relax and unwind completely. While the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful — with stunning facilities and one of the most spectacular beaches we’ve ever seen — we soon realized that the atmosphere was a bit livelier than what we were looking for at this stage of our trip. It’s a fantastic resort, but perhaps more suited to those looking for a social and animated environment rather than total privacy. When we mentioned this to the hotel staff, they reacted with such professionalism, kindness, and speed that we were truly impressed. In particular, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Francesca, the relationship manager, who went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect. Francesca immediately understood our situation, spoke with us in our own language, and personally took care of every detail. Within just a couple of hours, she had arranged an amazing alternative for us in another property from the same group — a place that suited exactly what we were looking for. Her empathy, efficiency, and genuine care completely turned things around for us and made the end of our honeymoon absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much to Francesca and the entire team at Gold Zanzibar for showing such dedication and hospitality. We will never forget your kindness and how well you took care of us. — A grateful honeymoon couple from Spain 💕

Laurie

Our stay at Gold Zanzibar was nothing short of spectacular. As soon as we arrived we were immediately greeted and made to feel at home. In celebration of our honeymoon we were upgraded to a beautiful villa with private pool and butler service - very comfortable and clean accommodation. The amenities including pool, spa, beach and bars were all fantastic. We were also amazed by the food, with so many options and the quality was remarkable, all very fresh, the best pasta we’ve had outside of Italy, great local cuisine too. But what stood out the most was the absolutely amazing service. Every single member of hotel staff went above and beyond to greet us at every opportunity, make us feel at home, offer us anything we could wish for and just engage in conversation; they seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us. We are fortunate to stay at nice hotels around the world and the staff and service at Gold stand out as the very best we have ever experienced and by a very long way. We enjoyed complimentary sunset cruise on our final night for which we are very grateful. The occasional complimentary food and drink with bills showing ‘zero’ against each item, also a very generous touch. I would not hesitate to recommend Gold to anyone looking for accommodation in Zanzibar - furthermore, I would even encourage people to stay at Gold simply to see how the very best of hotels can and should be. I could not think of a single thing that could have been better or different. Thank you for an incredible experience.

DeeDee

The staff were all very friendly, helpful, and incredibly attentive. The buffet food was excellent and varied, and we could also order à la carte, with live background music or a show. The beach is wonderful — white, fine sand and very wide. At low tide you can walk several meters, as the water recedes and creates large sandbanks and small natural pools. Even when the tide comes in, you can still swim for several meters while keeping your feet on the ground. The water is crystal clear and extremely warm — sometimes we had to go to the pool just to cool down. The cleanliness was impeccable, both in the rooms and in the outdoor areas. The décor is very beautiful, and the gardens are well maintained. The pool has a good size, very pleasant water, and excellent service. The only downsides were a few small power outages, which were resolved quickly, and the fact that there is no medical or nursing service on-site. I had to call a doctor — he arrived quickly, but I had to pay. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and would return without any hesitation.

Jane Pearson

So what did I think about the LUX resort? Gorgeous! A beautiful little resort with just 84 rooms so not crowded at all. Great customer service for sure. HOWEVER! Very disappointed because everything is charged in Dollars and the prices are way too high - so high it didn’t make sense. In addition to a mandatory travel insurance coverage of $22, these are some of their fees: - Room service $15 (it’s 500/- in Mombasa {$4}) - Small plate of Caesar salad with shrimp $22 - Hotel Taxi ride from airport to resort $80 each way! - Private taxi - $40 one way - Beach boys - $100 to walk you into the ocean 😳 - 1hr massage $110 Ridiculous! I’m not in America?! Even in America, prices are not that high! WTH!! 😡 In addition, they charge a $5 per day surcharge for city administration 😳. The food was nothing to write home about. I craved authentic Swahili dishes but the one night they had it, it was tasteless AND they didn’t have pilau or biriani 🤦🏽‍♀️. Nonetheless, I needed to get out of Kenya and visit the closest country (because I’m a kaguoya), and Zanzibar was it. Lesson learned: I love my country, Kenya Word of advice: Go to Mombasa, Kenya instead

Peter Murar

At first everything was fine. The food was good and the staff seemed friendly. The sunbeds were free if you spent money in the restaurant, and during the first three days we spent around 30 dollars per person. But on the fourth day, completely out of nowhere, they told us to go to the reception. There they asked for 75 dollars per person just to eat, drink and use the sunbeds. They were also quite rude when they talked to us. Because of this, we left and went to the resort next door. It is a shame, because we really liked the place at the beginning. They totally ruined the experience. I do not recommend this place.

Mosaab Kaabar

This is my 3rd day at LUX Marijani Resort, and I've loved the place from day one. The resort is surrounded by beautiful trees and tall palms, creating a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere that makes every moment special. The staff are warm and welcoming, and breakfast each morning has been amazing. It's the perfect setting for a honeymoon and a truly memorable stay in Zanzibar.

Madelaine

This was our second stay at a LUX hotel, after staying at LUX Belle Mare, which we absolutely loved. Also this time, we were very happy with our choice. LUX Marijani is located at a beautiful beach that is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The hotel is very clean and the staff is incredibly friendly. We are very picky when it comes to hygiene and cleanliness, but at LUX Marijani we felt super comfortable the entire time. The rooms are cleaned thoroughly twice a day, the maids really do a fantastic job. The food was great as well, we especially enjoyed the omelet and crepes station at breakfast and the changing menu at the main restaurant. The BBQ at the beach was always a highlight, as well as the pasta station. Desserts were also very nice and beautifully decorated. We also appreciated the little sweet treats that were brought to our room daily or the watermelon that was served at the beach. It’s the little extras that make us really love the LUX hotels. Every night, there is some sort of entertainment, dancers, singers or acrobats, which was great, since there is not much around the hotel. The hotel garden, pool and beach area are beautiful and very well maintained. We especially want to thank Murshid, Ibrahim, Aloyce, David and Mustapha for doing such a great job and for making us feel very welcomed. We are definitely returning to LUX Marijani.