Baraza Resort & Spa 

One of Zanzibar’s premier boutique resorts, in an award-winning beach setting.

Part of The Zanzibar Collection, Baraza is family-owned, and the authentic touches and personalised service add an extra something special to its high standards. Chosen as one of the top 25 hotels in the world at the 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, its setting on Bwejuu beach – voted one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by Condé Nast – completes the escapist dream. 

There’s an easy tempo here and an eye to detail, blending Arabic, Swahili and Indian design and evoking the opulence of the Sultan era, with brass lanterns, intricate antiques, dramatic arches and beautifully manicured gardens. The resort is also environmentally aware, with solar power, a desalination plant and recycling methods.

Dining focuses on fresh produce and menus inspired by Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili flavours. Breakfast is served at the resort’s open-air restaurant, the Livingstone Terrace. The Ocean Lounge Bar & Restaurant offers buffet-style lunches from its tandoor oven, salad bar, pizza oven or daily chef’s special menu, as well as afternoon tea. Dinner is either al fresco at the Livingstone Terrace or in the stunning Sultan’s Dining Room.

A coral reef faces the shore for snorkelling straight from the beach, and there’s kitesurfing, sailing and paddle boarding amongst the watersports from the excellent Water Club centre on the beachfront. The stunning candle-lit Frangipani Spa is a tranquil sanctuary complete with outdoor relaxation area, Sultan’s bath and lap pool with underwater music. The décor of the villas reflects that found throughout the resort – white walls, luxury fabrics, ornate furnishings and splashes of gold. Each has its own lounging area, plunge pool and spacious terrace, plus a bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower. Villas are available with one or two bedrooms, with garden or ocean views, or at the oceanfront.

5 stars
Zanzibar
10½ hours to Zanzibar via Nairobi
On Zanzibar's south-east coast by stunning Bwejuu Beach
Approx. 1 hour from Zanzibar airport
All Inclusive, Beach, Honeymoon

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Diving & Watersports

Breakfast terrace, 2 restaurants, 2 bars

Whats Included

All Inclusive • Breakfast at the Livingstone Terrace • Lunch at the Ocean Lounge Bar & Restaurant • Dinner at the Livingstone Terrace or the Sultan’s Dining Room • Soft drinks, tea and coffee, mineral water • House selection of alcoholic drinks including beer, wines and cocktails • Afternoon tea • Tennis • Fitness centre.

The beautiful Frangipani Spa is a tranquil sanctuary, designed to stimulate the senses and allow guests to experience a complete relaxation of body and mind. In a beautiful setting, it reflects a sophisticated Swahili style enhanced with candlelight and spice scented aromas. The highest quality natural skin care products are utilised in all treatments, as well as a selection of local spiced essential oils.

Rising Sun Dive Centre is the only PADI five star Gold Palm and National Geographic Dive Centre in Zanzibar. Located on the untouched Southeast coast of the island, every level of diver is welcome, from complete beginners up to professional level. Groups are small, with a maximum of six divers per guide.

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