Baraza Resort & Spa

Tanzania

About this stay

Baraza Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar, designed with classic Swahili architecture featuring dramatic arches, traditional Baraza benches, and intricate hand-carved cement decorations. The intimate resort offers exceptional privacy with just 30 villas along a pristine stretch of Indian Ocean beach. Accommodation includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas, plus the exclusive Royal Sultan two-bedroom villa. All villas are air-conditioned and feature a bedroom, living room, walk-in dressing room, TV, minibar, and en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath. Outside, spacious shady terraces lead to sun loungers and private plunge pools. The resort features four restaurants and two bars serving cuisines blending Arabic, Indian, and Asian flavours. A private beach, two outdoor pools, free cabanas, and pool umbrellas provide the perfect setting for relaxation, while body treatments at the spa, outdoor tennis courts, scuba diving, and a kids club round out the amenities.

Location highlights

  • Southeastern coast of Zanzibar on pristine Indian Ocean beach
  • Classic Swahili architecture with hand-carved details
  • Only 30 villas for intimate luxury
  • World-class diving and snorkelling nearby

Amenities

Beach & Pool

  • Private beach
  • Two outdoor pools
  • Free cabanas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private plunge pools

Dining

  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars
  • Arabic, Indian, and Asian cuisines
  • Free breakfast buffet

Wellness & Activities

  • Full-service spa
  • Body treatments
  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Scuba diving
  • Kids club

Villa Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Walk-in dressing room
  • Freestanding bath
  • Minibar
  • TV
  • WiFi

Rooms & suites

One-Bedroom Villa

2 guests

Swahili-designed villa with bedroom, living room, walk-in dressing room, en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, air conditioning, and private plunge pool with terrace.

Two-Bedroom Villa

4 guests

Spacious villa with two bedrooms, living areas, and all the luxury amenities of the one-bedroom villa plus additional space for families or groups.

Royal Sultan Villa

4 guests

The resort's most exclusive two-bedroom villa offering the ultimate in Swahili luxury with premium furnishings and the most generous private outdoor space.

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