Experience the epitome of luxury at Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar, one of the top-rated 5-star resorts in Zanzibar. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the 60 best new hotels in the world, Baraza Resort offers a world-class experience for discerning travelers seeking tranquility, sophistication, and natural beauty
Luxury All-Inclusive Resort on Zanzibar's Stunning Bwejuu-Paje Beach
Set along the breathtaking Bwejuu-Paje Beach on the east coast of Zanzibar, Baraza Resort & Spa boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. With just 30 exclusive villas, this boutique resort ensures an intimate and private escape, blending contemporary luxury with the rich heritage of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Heritage Meets Luxury Design
Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural legacy of the Omani Sultans, Baraza Resort is a harmonious fusion of Arabic, Swahili, and Indian architectural styles.Guests will be mesmerized by the resort's elegant Swahili arches, intricately hand-carved decor, antique furnishings, and handmade furniture, accented by beautifully designed brass lanterns. This unique blend of tradition and luxury creates an unparalleled atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Relax, Rejuvenate, and Unwind at Baraza Resort & Spa
At Baraza Resort, indulge in exceptional service, rejuvenating spa treatments, and tranquil surroundings that allow you to fully unwind. Drift off to sleep to the soothing sounds of the ocean waves and awaken each morning refreshed by the gentle coastal breeze.
Why Choose Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
- Exclusive 5-star all-inclusive resort
- Boutique atmosphere with only 30 private villas
- A unique blend of Swahili, Arabic, and Indian architectural styles
- Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean
- Awarded one of the 60 best new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Travell
What is the nearest airport to the hotel?
The Abeid Amani Karume Airport, Zanzibar (IATA CODE = ZNZ)
Is the hotel located directly in front of the beach?
Yes, all of the award winning properties are located right in front of a white sandy beach
Dining
At Baraza, The pride of hotel for the creation of a menu that fuses the culinary cultures of Africa, Asia, India and Persia into a sublimely piquant selection of dishes that change every day. The menus reflect the diversity of local produce and incorporate a fusion of cuisines, including Continental, Swahili, Indian and Persian.
Dhahabu Bar & Lounge
Open in the evenings, it is the perfect venue for an evening cocktail before and after dinner.
Livingstone Terrace
This open air restaurant where breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 10:00. Dinner is also served in this venue on certain nights of the week from 19:30 to 22:00.
Afternoon tea at the Chai lounge
Afternoon tea at the Chai lounge from 16:00 to 17:30
Ocean Lounge
Daily lunch served poolside, at your beach-front parasol or at one of the bespoke restaurants open between 12:30 & 14:00. offering a wide selection of Chef’s daily specials, traditional light fare, pizza of the day and salads.
The Sultans Dining Room
In the Sultan’s Restaurant, the Chef finds the perfect equilibrium between all these flavors and spices to create a unique and savory menu. Let your taste buds travel through these exotic flavors and enticing smells. The team will offer you a special and memorable moment to feel like a Sultan. Enjoy this culinary travel!!! Dinner is also served in this venue on certain nights of the week from 19:30 to 22:00.
Frangipani Spa Zanzibar
The Sultans Bath- Our Signature Treatment for Two
The Frangipani spa in Baraza is an oasis featuring its own lap pool with indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms, the Sultans bath-our signature treatment for two as well as a fitness center and tennis court. In this beautiful setting, reflecting a sophisticated Swahili style enhanced with candlelight and spice scented aromas, you can enjoy a variety of treatments and therapies, all aimed at relieving the negative impacts of a modern lifestyle such as stress & exhaustion.
The professional therapists come from Thailand, Bali and India and offer a wide array of specialized massage techniques and
The professional therapists come from Thailand, Bali and India and offer a wide array of specialized massage techniques and treatments, including the renowned Thai massage. The highest quality natural skin care products are utilized in all our treatments, as well as a selection of local spiced essential oils. The beautiful Frangipani Spa is a tranquil sanctuary, designed to stimulate your senses and allow you to experience a complete relaxation of body & mind.
Weddings & Honeymoon in Zanzibar
Make Your Special Day a Memory for Eternity
As a family-run business, we will consider it an honour to work with you to make your special day a memory for eternity. We’re proud of the ability to create intimate bespoke weddings – just for the two of you – or for your entire group. The stunningly evocative Indian Ocean beach makes a sublime stage for a simple toes-in-the-sand ceremony. We are also experts in the provision of hand-made traditional wedding bowers – which can be set against the backdrop of the ocean, under the coconut palms or by the pool. The highly- trained wedding team look forward to working with you on personalizing everything from flowers and champagne – to hair to make-up. And, if your preference is for something different, we can suggest an authenticSwahili ceremony or a wave-borne ceremony aboard the own dhow. We can provide hand-woven palm arches, traditional music and the best of Zanzibar cuisine; alternatively, we excel in the art of the elegant banquet.
Weddings
Baraza can arrange the private symbolic "Island beach ceremony" of your dreams. If this sounds like the way you would like to mark and celebrate this special occasion, Baraza can organize your perfect romantic symbolic wedding beach ceremony.
Baraza Escape Symbolic Wedding Ceremony
This is ideal for those couples who are looking for a beautiful and tastefully arranged ceremony that is romantic yet simple. The beach ceremony will take place under a beautiful canopy on the white, sandy beach. Following the symbolic ceremony, Canapés and Sparkling wine are served. In the evening we have arranged for a private and intimate dinner featuring the island's finest produce fused with spices and flavors of the Indian Ocean…a wedding cake follows your dinner. After this, you will retire to your room where we have arranged a surprise gift from the hotel and a sumptuous breakfast served in your room the following morning.
Honeymoons
Baraza is an ideal retreat for honeymooners, with special surprises during your stay. This beautiful hotel has a romantic charm and offers a number of memorable venues just perfect for two.
Romantic Zanzibar
Zanzibar, the magical island where the fusion of Arab, African, Indian and European cultures has created a pace of life, a style of cuisine, and a colorful
tapestry of architecture, heritage, myth and magic that is found nowhere else in the world. On the award winning beaches of the South Eastern Coast
of the island lie Zanzibar’s finest properties specializing in travel for two in the most romantic of locations.
