Scores at a Glance
Baraza Resort & SpaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.9
8.8
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
9.2
9.5
Luxury
9.1
9.3
Value
—
7.5
Romance
9.2
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (338)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
From $560
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.8
9.2
Rooms
9.5
—
Pools
9.1
9.1
Luxury
9.3
—
Value
7.5
9.2
Romance
9.2
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
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 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 — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
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 — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra