Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

The most amazing resort I have ever been to! The hotel was only at 30% capacity so it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. The pool is beautiful - loved the poolside cabanas. The thatched umbrellas with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean were a lovely place to watch the waves. Enjoyed a fun afternoon cocktail making class with all local ingredients. The food was outstanding - the buffets were sumptuous and the fixed menus were varied and delicious. All the staff were warm and attentive. Will definitely be back!

We first went to Baraza 11 years ago and have made many return visits to what feels like our home in Africa. The place has been created with such love and detail to create a feeling of calm, serenity and pure luxury. Each time we visit we have the same overwhelming feeling that we are entering a safe haven just waiting to look after us and a welcome like no other. I can only reiterate what has been said before and in so many other reviews. The accommodation is spacious, carefully planned to maximise comfort, beautifully maintained and clean. The beds are so, so comfortable. The gardens are beautifully maintained by a large team of passionate people. The food choice is exceptional with every taste catered for to such a high standard and the service is outstanding. We stayed over Christmas and New Year. There was so much planned throughout the whole period to entertain and enjoy. It seemed like one everlasting feast. How the staff made it all happen seamlessly, kept doing more of the same each day and stayed standing is a miracle. We were also there for my daughter’s birthday which despite it being in the middle of all the planned seasonal events was full of surprise. A poolside dinner, cake, serenaded with the Jambo song and just made to feel very special. What is notable is that many of the staff are still those who we first met all those years ago, some of whom have been promoted to senior positions and all of which provide the highest level of service in the friendliest way. Always smile and welcoming and nothing feels like too much trouble. Often they predict what you’d like before you even thought of it! It is because of them that we keep going back. It is hard to name individuals as without exception everyone provided the most exceptional care and made us feel very, very special. Angela was our Villa Host who was always available to help in the most generous way. We wanted to take her home! Regina is very aptly titled Guest Relations Manager who was always ahead of us. The water sports boys take care of everything beach/ water related and beyond. Helping Father Christmas land and the spectacular fireworks on New Years Eve. My daughter promises Mussa they she WILL go out to sea next time! Biggest thanks to Esther who manages the whole amazing food and beverage team, all the dining and bar arrangements for breakfast, lunch , beachside, afternoon tea, dinner and amazingly all the extra beach parties and extras that just appear. Esther really does go above and beyond to make every opportunity memorable. MY daughter is still reliving her birthday which was made so very special for her. Esther and her amazing team really are Baraza for us. Baraza supports the local village of Bwejuu and arranged a visit for us which we would never miss. Take time out to visit, meet the local people and learn about a different way of life that is zanzibar. It’s a great opportunity. We cried when we arrived at the sheer joy and relief of making this r

Magnifique ! Super hôtel au calme avec une longue plage privée Un superbe jardin. La Villa est spacieuse avec son propre jardin Très bon service de tous les moments, du petit déjeuner au diner... La cuisine est parfaite

A perfect hotel Incredible stay. Very welcoming and friendly professional staff. Fantastic facilities and attention to detail.

I stayed at this luxurious, exclusive beachfront hotel in January 2023. The hotel is very well maintained. The rooms are large and comfortable. The all-inclusive system is very good with a variety of foods. The service is very friendly and generous. The beach is beautiful but not the most beautiful. They offer day use at other hotels with more beautiful beaches.

Baraza -embraced by palmtreas the beach the sea with the magic tides and unvisibly waves coming and going, the hot sun and the wind sizzling. As many other beach hotels around the world.... But, when you step in through the gate it opens up a different world. it like a fairy-tale from the proud history of Zanzibar, an eco from the past but with the modern twist and international winds, as a meetingpoint for different cultures. An unique place resort destination. Luxury laid back cosmopolitan local Zanzibari the Far East... everyting in a exotic cocktail. The meet and greet an arrival -with warm natural hospitality makes you feel welcome from the first step. The area is wide and every building every detail including the green areas flowers... has a thought behind, including the tasteful great architechure Sultan style. Not to forget the fantastic service always with a smile, from the cleaners, garden workers, servants... to the Managers -the fantastic personal attention to every guest, respectful and everyone always there for every demand and wish. I have had the great pleasure of being a guest here a few times during the years, as a solo traveller and togehter with friends/family. this time I was here as a solo- stayed in the beach side "smaller villas", and as everytime the feeling of "coming home" but at the same time far away from my back home. Here you live in an luxury level of top class standard, service and style. the guest from all over the world the staff who always doing the best and makes you feel "just as a princess", but with a relaxing smile. Perfect for families, big or small, or couples or friends or as solo as me this time. The villas are all in different size, but all with top class standard. And not forget the food and drinks. top class! all inclusive in its best version. the food in a wide selection always fresch new baked bread to the fruit vegetables catch of local seafood etc etc. And different areas for lunch and dining, special events and local touch with international twist. You can just relax in the sun or being active -snorkling, diving, reef walk beach walk tennis Yoga Gym Spa tours ... No "must to do!" except enjoy and relax in a very special luxury but relaxed resort, a true paradise, East Africa Zanzibar -magic. "sorry" if I sound tooo positive, but its my version of Paradise - Hakuna Matata.