Gold Zanzibar

What Gold Zanzibar does

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is a single-asset luxury resort operating 76 rooms and villas on Kendwa beach in northwest Zanzibar, Tanzania, approximately 55 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. The property offers four accommodation tiers — Deluxe Garden/Ocean View (70 sqm), Suites (90 sqm), Luxury Beach Villas (200 sqm), and Jungle Villas (200 sqm) — alongside four dining venues (Kilimanjaro Restaurant, Gold Restaurant, Ocean Dhow Bar, Sultan Bar), a Healing Earth–branded spa with a 70 sqm Technogym-equipped fitness center, wedding packages, and curated excursions including Safari Blue, Stone Town, spice tours, and Jozani forest visits. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with all-inclusive Gourmet Meal Plans and promotional packages (advance-purchase savings, family, honeymoon) driving bookings through direct channels.

The resort is owned by the Azzola family and operates under The Cocoon Collection, a brand group that also encompasses Cocoon Maldives, You & Me Maldives, and The Island Pongwe in Zanzibar. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the owned website (bookings.goldzanzibar.com), phone, and email, supplemented by organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn (via The Cocoon Collection), and TripAdvisor. The company's public-market identifier is CNSX:ZBR, though no financial disclosures are available on either the website or exchange filings in the input data.

The business model combines accommodation revenue (rooms, suites, villas), food and beverage across multiple venues, spa and wellness services, and event/excursion revenue, with the option to bundle these into all-inclusive packages. The Azzola family also operates the Sofia Luna Azzola Foundation, established in 2016, which has built three schools serving approximately 200 children in Kendwa and Pongwe; this CSR entity is a non-revenue but brand-equity building activity that ties into the resort's positioning. The company employs 11-50 staff according to firmographic data, consistent with a boutique luxury operation.

Name

Gold Zanzibar

Legal name

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Website

https://goldzanzibar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gold Zanzibar is a 76-room luxury beach resort on Kendwa beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania, offering accommodations, dining, spa, weddings, and excursions under The Cocoon Collection brand, targeting affluent leisure travelers, couples, and families seeking direct-booked luxury stays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Beach Resort

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

Keywords

• Luxury beach resort
• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Spa wellness services
• Wedding hospitality packages
• All-inclusive dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Zanzibar

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Revenue from 76 luxury rooms and villas including Deluxe rooms (70 sqm), Suites (90 sqm), Luxury Beach Villas (200 sqm), and Jungle Villas (200 sqm). Private butler service available for luxury villa guests.
2. Gourmet Meal Plan (All-Inclusive): Extensive All-Inclusive Gourmet Meal Plan including all quality spirits from the bar list, quality wines by the glass, lunch and dinner at the à la carte restaurant, light meals and snacks on the beach or poolside, and in-room breakfast on request.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining venues: Kilimanjaro Restaurant (buffet), Gold Restaurant (à la carte, dinner only), Ocean Dhow Bar (beach snacks), Sultan Bar (cocktails with live music). Also includes romantic private dinners and special dining experiences.
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Revenue from spa treatments using Healing Earth products, massage rituals, facial ceremonies, and fitness center services. Private fitness classes available at extra fee.
5. Wedding Packages: Bronze, Silver, and Gold wedding packages for ceremonies and honeymoons in Zanzibar.
6. Private Excursions: Private excursions including fishing, snorkeling, cruising, Jozani forest walks, spice tours, and Safari Blue experiences.
7. Airport Services: Fast track airport services and private luxury transfers to and from the resort.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is a 76-room luxury beach resort located on Kendwa beach on the northwest coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The resort sells accommodation across four tiers (Deluxe Garden View, Deluxe Ocean View, Suite/Suite Pavilion, Luxury Beach Villa, and Jungle Villa), four dining venues, a Healing Earth spa with fitness center, an all-inclusive Gourmet Meal Plan, wedding packages, and private excursions and tours around Zanzibar. The property operates under The Cocoon Collection brand umbrella, which also manages Cocoon Maldives, The Island Pongwe, and You & Me Maldives.

Product overview

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is a single-property luxury resort offering an integrated hospitality experience. The core product comprises 76 rooms across four accommodation tiers (Deluxe Garden/Ocean View, Suites, Luxury Beach Villas, Jungle Villas), four dining venues (Kilimanjaro Restaurant, Gold Restaurant, Ocean Dhow Bar, Sultan Bar), a Healing Earth spa and fitness center, plus curated experiences including tours, weddings, and special packages. The resort operates under The Cocoon Collection brand alongside sister properties in Maldives (Cocoon Maldives, You & Me Maldives) and Zanzibar (The Island Pongwe).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deluxe Garden View 70 sqm room on the ground floor overlooking a tropical garden with one king bed and one sofa bed, private bathroom with shower and bathtub. Suitable for couples or small families.
• Deluxe Ocean View 70 sqm room on the ground or first floor with ocean view, one king bed and one sofa bed, private bathroom with shower and bathtub, featuring selected products from Healing Earth SPA.
• Suite and Suite Pavilion 90 sqm suite located near main facilities featuring a spacious bedroom with king bed, setting area with two sofa beds, and Italian mosaic bathroom. Suite Pavilion is an exclusive addition to five suites.
• Luxury Beach Villa 200 sqm villa located directly on the beach with complete ocean view. Three villas representing Arab, African, and Italian design themes, each with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room, and private pool with beach access.
• Jungle Villa 200 sqm villa in private tropical garden area. Newest accommodation type with unique shapes, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (open-air or closed), open-air living room, and private pool with Private Butler service.
• Kilimanjaro Restaurant Main dining room under Zanzibar Makuti roof with live cooking corners. Offers Italian, French, Mauritian, and local cuisine from breakfast through dinner.
• Gold Restaurant Exclusive à la carte restaurant accessible by reservation for dinner. Features exotic flavors with fresh fish and local spices. Bistrot open 11:00am-10:30pm, Lunch 12:00-15:00, Dinner 19:30-22:30.
• Ocean Dhow Bar Beach bar offering fresh snack assortment and light meal selection served on the beach directly under umbrellas.
• Sultan Bar Elegant bar reflecting Arabic heritage of Zanzibar, ideal for pre and after dinner cocktails with live music background.
• Spa & Wellness Spa offering holistic journeys with raw ingredients, massage rituals, and facial ceremonies using Healing Earth products (South African premium brand). Includes a 70 sqm fitness center with Technogym equipment.
• Gourmet Meal Plan Extensive All Inclusive plan including all quality spirits from the bar list, quality wines by the glass, lunch and dinner in the à la carte restaurant, light meals and snacks on the beach or poolside, and in-room breakfast on request.
• Wedding Packages Wedding services including Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages for ceremonies on the beach or at resort venues, with candlelight dinners and special honeymoon arrangements.
• Luxury Experiences Private excursions including fishing, snorkeling, cruising, Jozani forest walks, and spice tours. Also includes private butler service, airport fast track, and luxury transfers to and from the resort.
• Discover Zanzibar Tours Tours including Safari Blue (Menai Bay, Kwale Sandbank, snorkeling), Stone Town UNESCO heritage site visits, spice plantations, and Jozani forest excursions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sofia Luna Azzola FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2016Non-profit organization founded in 2016 by the Azzola family, owners of Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. The foundation works to improve education and living conditions in Zanzibar, building kindergartens and schools. In 2019, built a kindergarten in Kendwa; in 2022, opened a nursery school; in May 2023, inaugurated a third school near Pongwe bay.
• The Cocoon CollectioncoreOthersThe Cocoon Collection is the parent brand/holding company for Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. Gold Zanzibar is operated under The Cocoon Collection umbrella alongside other luxury properties including Cocoon Maldives and The Island Pongwe. Contact details: [email protected], +390270641349.
• Healing EarthminorOthersSouth African premium spa brand whose natural products are used exclusively at Gold Zanzibar's Beach House Spa. Products are free from synthetics and colouring additives, none tested on animals, with biodegradable and recyclable packaging.
• The Island PongweminorOthersAn adults-only lodge with unique features in Zanzibar, located near Pongwe. Gold Zanzibar offers dining experiences at The Island Gourmet Restaurant. The Island has five exclusive bungalows for guests seeking privacy and high standard service.
• Cocoon MaldivesminorOthersPart of The Cocoon Collection brand family. A luxury resort in the Maldives offering contemporary design combined with Indian Ocean beauty. Contact: [email protected], +960 662 6888.
• You & Me MaldivesminorOthersPart of The Cocoon Collection brand family. A resort in the Maldives. Contact: [email protected], +960 658 1000.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar: Baraza is a luxury beachfront boutique resort in Bwejuu offering villas, spa, and dining aimed at honeymooners and families. Highly comparable product mix and target customer to Gold Zanzibar.
• Meliá Zanzibar: Meliá Zanzibar is a full-service luxury resort on the northeast coast offering all-inclusive packages, spa, multiple dining venues, and private villas. Competes for the same international leisure and honeymoon market.
• The Residence Zanzibar: The Residence Zanzibar is a luxury villa resort on the southwest coast offering private-pool villas, spa, and fine dining. Competes for the same high-end international traveler segment with similar pricing and wedding offerings.
• Essque Zalu Zanzibar: Essque Zalu is a luxury resort in Nungwi with private-pool villas, multiple restaurants, and a full-service spa, targeting affluent leisure and family travelers. Directly comparable in scale and positioning.
• Zuri Zanzibar: Zuri Zanzibar is a luxury beachfront resort on the northwest coast of Zanzibar with comparable villa-style accommodations, F&B venues, and spa. Direct competitor for the same affluent leisure and honeymoon guests.
• TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar: TUI Blue Bahari is a beachfront all-inclusive resort on Zanzibar's north coast serving families and couples with multiple dining outlets and spa facilities. Direct overlap in all-inclusive leisure positioning.
• The Island Pongwe: The Island Pongwe is a sister Cocoon Collection property in Zanzibar, an intimate adults-only lodge with five exclusive bungalows. Same ownership, marketing channels, and target customer base.
• Cocoon Maldives: Cocoon Maldives is a sister property under The Cocoon Collection, a contemporary luxury design resort offering comparable accommodations, spa, and dining. Sister brand operationally and commercially.
• Park Hyatt Zanzibar: Park Hyatt Zanzibar in Stone Town is an upscale luxury hotel serving high-end business and leisure travelers. Comparable tier and brand positioning though located in Stone Town versus a beachfront setting.

Emerging players

• JA Enchanted Island Resort Seychelles: JA Enchanted Island is a small luxury private-island resort in the Indian Ocean offering butler-serviced villas, comparable to Gold Zanzibar's boutique 76-key footprint and high-touch luxury service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoldZanzibar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cocoon-collection
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldzanzibar
• Xx.com/goldzanzibar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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