Baraza Resort & Spa

One of the premier boutique beach resorts in the region, Baraza blends Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with huge villa-style rooms and nearly 250 metres of fine sandy beach. Family-owned, its authentic touches and the highest standards of accommodation and service ensure complete escapism. Baraza has been chosen as one of the top 60 best new hotels in the world 2012 by Condé Nast Traveller.

With an easy tempo and an eye to detail, the hotel’s style evokes the luxury of the Sultan era, with brass lanterns, antiques, and beautifully manicured gardens. A coral reef faces the shore for exquisite snorkelling, and there are watersports and a PADI scuba school (payable locally). Facilities within the grounds include a swimming pool and poolside bar/restaurant, tennis, a fitness centre, stunning Frangipani Spa, a library, gift shop, kids' club, breakfast room, main restaurant and bar.

Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2012
TripAdvisor reviewers have voted Baraza Resort & Spa:
Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa - 14th
                                                                                                                                            

Accommodation

Each of the 30 villas has its own plunge pool and spacious terrace, air-conditioning, television, CD player, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, dressing room, living room, Arabic daybed both inside and out and bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower.
Oceanview or Oceanfront Villas have one bedroom.
Garden Villas and Sultansview Villas have a second bedroom with en suite shower.

Restaurants

• Livingstone Terrace - Open-air breakfast restaurant • Ocean Lounge Bar & Restaurant - Buffet restaurant serving light fare, tandoori, pizza, Chef's specials and afternoon tea • The Sultans Dining Room - Buffet and table d’hote dining • Dhah

All Inclusive

•  All meals
•  Soft drinks
•  House alcoholic drinks
•  Afternoon tea
•  Tennis
•  Fitness centre.

Other details

Minimum stay: 5 nights Dec20-Jan07.

Facilities

•   Manicured gardens
•   Main restaurant and bar
•   Breakfast room
•   Poolside restaurant and bar
•   Swimming pool
•   Frangipani Spa
•   Watersports
•   PADI scuba school (payable locally)
•   Tennis
•   Fitness centre
•   Kids' club
•   Library
•   Gift shop

Children's club

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.

Swimming Pools

One swimming pool

Spa and beauty

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.

•   Lap pool with underwater music
•   Indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms
•   Yoga centre
•   Treatments include Thai massage and 'The Sultan's Bath' - a signature treatment for two

Scuba diving

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

Location

Approx. one hour from the airport, on the island’s southeastern coast by stunning Bwejuu beach.

Beach description

Bwejuu beach – a white sand beach named by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the world’s top 30 island beaches.