Baraza Resort & Spa 

Sultan-era opulence

Set on an award-winning beach, Baraza Resort & Spa is one of Zanzibar’s premier boutique resorts.

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. Its setting on Bwejuu beach – voted one of the top island beaches in the world by Condé Nast – completes the escapist dream.  

With an eye to detail the owners have blended Arabic, Swahili and Indian design to evoke the opulence of the Sultan era - expect brass lanterns, intricate antiques, dramatic arches and beautifully manicured gardens. The stunning candle-lit Frangipani Spa is a tranquil sanctuary complete with outdoor relaxation area, Sultan’s bath and lap pool with underwater music. Watersports enthusiasts will love access to kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing or getting below the water on a diving expedition.

Why we love Baraza Resort & Spa

  • Baraza means 'meeting place' in Swahili and they chose the name to represent community and social interaction

  • Each of the villas has a plunge pool and is set in sprawling gardens backed by the white sands of award-winning Bwejuu-Paje beach

  • They source their seafood fresh from local fishermen and have a vegetable garden for organic produce

  • Guests can relax on the sugary sands or visit the Rising Sun Dive Centre to explore the underwater wonders of the Indian Ocean

5 stars
Zanzibar
10½ hours to Zanzibar via Nairobi
Baraza Resort & Spa sits on Zanzibar's south-east coast, on Bwejuu Beach
It’s a 1-hour drive from Zanzibar Airport
All Inclusive, Beach, Honeymoon

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Diving & Watersports
  • Sustainability
  • Families

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 offers buffet-style lunches from its tandoor oven, salad bar, pizza oven or daily chef’s special menu. Afternoon tea is served in the Chai Lounge. Dinner is either al fresco at the Livingstone Terrace or in the stunning Sultan’s Dining Room.

Livingstone Terrace
Enjoy breakfast al fresco on the terrace. On some evenings, dinner is also served here.

Ocean Lounge
Serving light snacks, salads and pizza of the day for lunch.

The Sultans Dining Room
Enjoy the opulent surroundings as you enjoy the spice flavours of Zanzibar.\

Dhahabu Bar & Lounge
Open in the evenings for drinks.

Chai Lounge
The destination for afternoon tea.

If you’re looking for something more exclusive or a special evening, they can organise a private poolside or meal on the beach.

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.

To give guests a taste of Zanzibar culture, they have a Swahili school where they teach the language and history of the island, as well as traditional palm weaving.

All Inclusive Package • 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 • Afternoon tea • House selection of alcoholic drinks including beer, wines, and cocktails

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.

A coral reef faces the shore for snorkelling straight from the beach and there’s kitesurfing, sailing and paddleboarding from the excellent Water Club Centre on the beachfront.

The resort is environmentally aware, with solar power, a desalination plant and modern recycling methods. They also provide opportunities for locals through tourism jobs and training, as well as putting money back into the community. They've also built a school and maternity clinic.

Offering a great venue, a variety of activities and supervised care during specific hours of the day, Bazara Kids' Club has plenty to keep children occupied during their stay at the hotel.

Offering a great venue, a variety of activities, and supervised care during specific hours of the day, Bazara Kids' Club has plenty to keep children occupied during their stay at the hotel.

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