Baraza Resort and Spa
Located along an award-winning beach, exotic Baraza Resort and Spa combines Arabic, Swahili and Indian design elements, and provides unparalleled luxury on the unspoilt southeastern shores of Zanzibar. Accommodation is provided in villas, facing either manicured tropical gardens or the sparkling Indian Ocean. Decor alludes to the grand era of Zanzibari Sultans, with ornate canopied beds and handcrafted furniture in every room.
Within the main areas are a peaceful library, an enormous central swimming pool flanked by shaded day beds and a decadent spa. Choose from an array of dining and drinking options at Baraza Resort and Spa: there is an open-air terrace restaurant, a relaxed lunch restaurant and a grand dining room as well as a cocktail bar.
A water sports centre on the beachfront offers a great selection of equipment for kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing. You can also play football, frisbee or volleyball on the beach. Bicycles are available should you wish to explore traditional villages nearby, and you can also enjoy guided snorkelling excursions.
Location
How to get to Baraza Resort and Spa
Zanzibar Island is a short 20-minute flight from Dar es Salaam on the Tanzanian mainland. Baraza Resort and Spa is around 50 minutes’ drive from the Zanzibar International Airport.
Activities at Baraza Resort and Spa
- Spa treatments
- Scuba diving and sailing
- Beach sports
- Water sports
- Village self-cycle tour
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Baraza Resort and Spa Highlights
- A fabulous beach resort on one of Zanzibar’s best beaches
- Luxury villas facing tropical gardens or the Indian Ocean
- Exotic decor reminiscent of Zanzibar’s royal past
- Beautiful dining spaces
- A wide variety of activities from watersports to self-guided village tours
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Accommodation
Below are some of our preferred hotels and resorts on Zanzibar. Please contact us to tailor accommodation options to suit the style of your trip and your budget.
Baraza Resort and Spa
Exotic Baraza Resort and Spa combines Arabic, Swahili and Indian design elements, providing unparalleled luxury on the unspoilt southeastern shores of Zanzibar Island.
Breezes Beach Club and Spa
Breezes Beach Club and Spa is a fabulous resort set upon a peaceful, pristine beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar.
Dhow Palace Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel occupies the grand former home of a wealthy merchant in the heart of Stone Town, and is one of the city's most attractive and atmospheric small hotels.
Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House is an exquisite and peaceful boutique hotel set amid the hustle and bustle of ancient Stone Town
Konokono Beach Resort
Konokono Beach Resort boasts one of Zanzibar Island's most secluded and spectacular locations, set on a lush peninsula overlooking a turquoise bay.
Maru Maru Hotel
In the heart of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Stone Town, Maru Maru Hotel is set inside a lovingly restored townhouse steps from all the attractions of this ancient city.
Matemwe Lodge and Matemwe Retreat
To the north of Zanzibar Island lies Matemwe Lodge, a peaceful ocean-facing boutique resort and Matemwe Retreat, an adults-only hideaway.
Mnemba Island Lodge
Just off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar is the exclusive and romantic Mnemba Island, less than 1.5 kilometres in circumference.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
A magnificent internationally renowned luxury hotel with the attractions of World Heritage-listed Stone Town at your doorstep.
Shooting Star Lodge
A small family-run resort, Shooting Star Lodge overlooks a dazzling stretch of white sand on Zanzibar Island's idyllic northeast coast.
The Z Hotel
The Z Hotel is an absolutely stunning boutique resort close to the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island steps from powder white sand and the azure Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
This award-winning boutique hotel in the heart of Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town is within walking distance to all the sights. Expect antiques, Persian rugs, rich silks and beautifully carved
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