Scores at a Glance
Baraza Resort & SpaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
8.9
8.7
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.0
8.9
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Luxury
9.1
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Value
—
8.1
Romance
9.2
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.9
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (338)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,738)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.9
9.2
Rooms
8.7
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Pools
8.6
9.1
Luxury
—
—
Value
8.1
—
Family
8.3
9.2
Romance
8.5
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
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 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 — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 — TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent