Scores at a Glance
Baraza Resort & SpaRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.9
8.6
Beach
8.7
9.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
9.2
8.6
Luxury
9.1
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Value
—
8.2
Romance
9.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (338)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,971)
From $560
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
9.2
8.8
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.8
9.2
Rooms
8.6
—
Pools
9.0
9.1
Luxury
—
—
Value
8.2
9.2
Romance
8.8
8.8
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
—
—
Kids
Yes
Baraza Resort & Spa
- Adults-only Swahili palace design
- Frangipani spa with Arab baths
- Beachfront dining under stars
- Dhow sunset cruises
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from ZNZ
Pros — Baraza Resort & Spa
- Small all-villa format with very large accommodations.
- Strong luxury design identity with Swahili, Arabic, and Indian architectural influence.
- Direct beachfront setting with water sports, reef activities, and spa.
Pros — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
Cons — Baraza Resort & Spa
- Tidal beach conditions require planning.
- Lower public review-count visibility than large-chain resorts.
- Best fit is relaxed luxury rather than nightlife or constant entertainment.
Cons — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra