Baraza Resort & Spa
Baraza Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Dongwe
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- On the beachfront
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 on Google349 reviews
- Photos
- Palmprint
- 8.9 / 10
- Best months
- Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- ZNZAbout 60 minutes
- Dining
- 4 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
About Baraza Resort & Spa
A small adults-only place on Zanzibar's coast done up in Swahili-palace style, carved arches and Arab baths at the Frangipani spa. It's built for couples: dinners on the beach under the stars, dhow cruises at sunset, and some of the Indian Ocean's best diving right offshore. Quiet, romantic, and a little theatrical in the best way.
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Sample details
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Baraza Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
The beach is officially described as tidal, so the water experience changes significantly by time of day.
This is a small villa-only luxury resort, not a large entertainment-driven all-inclusive.
Airport transfer from Zanzibar airport is officially described as about one hour.
Hidden tips
Plan beach and swimming time around the tide schedule.
Use low tide for the guided reef safari rather than treating low tide as wasted beach time.
Couples should compare One Bedroom Villa and Ocean Front One Bedroom Villa carefully, since both are officially listed at 148 square meters.
Things guests wish they had known
The beach can be excellent, but low tide changes the swimming experience.
The resort is best suited to travelers who want quiet luxury and large villas rather than a busy social scene.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Large villas1 mentions
- Service1 mentions
- Spa and pools1 mentions
- Beach and water activities1 mentions
Most complained about
- Tidal beach1 mentions
From Reddit
Available Reddit discussion mentions Baraza as an impressive adjacent or sister-property option with strong spa and pool appeal, but resort-specific Reddit depth was limited.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
All-inclusive covers breakfast at Livingstone Terrace, lunch at Ocean Lounge, dinner at Livingstone Terrace or Sultan's Dining Room, plus afternoon tea
- Wi-FiIncluded
Free Wi-Fi in villas
- Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Kayaking, sailing and snorkeling gear via the Water Club
- Kids' clubIncluded
Baraza Kids Club, ages 4-12
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Frangipani Spa treatments (incl. signature Sultan's Bath) payable
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Approx. EUR 75 per vehicle each way
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
House beers, wines and cocktails included; champagne, premium wines and top-shelf spirits extra
- Off-site excursionsPartly included
Dhow excursion and guided beach cycling included; dive trips and island excursions payable
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Service
- 9.0 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.7 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.8 out of 10
- Rooms
- 9.2 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except service, beach, dining, romance and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Baraza Resort & Spa
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except service, beach, dining, romance and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Service9.0Medium confidence
- Consistency
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
- Personalization
- 8.9
Beach8.7Medium confidence
- Activities
- 9.0
- Tide Impact
- 7.6
- Sand Quality
- 8.8
- Water Clarity
- 8.9
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
Dining8.8Medium confidence
- Quality
- 8.9
- Variety
- 8.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
Rooms9.2High confidence
- Design
- 9.2
- Villa Size
- 9.5
- Private Pool
- 9.2
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
Romance9.2Medium confidence
- Quiet
- 8.7
- Privacy
- 9.1
- Beach Setting
- 8.8
- Villa Quality
- 9.3
Luxury9.1High confidence
- Spa
- 8.9
- Design
- 9.2
- Service
- 9.0
- Villa Quality
- 9.3
Wellness8.9High confidence
- Quiet Setting
- 8.8
- Spa Facilities
- 9.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
Quiet8.8Medium confidence
- Room Count
- 30.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
- Nightlife Intensity
- 7.5
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Everything we read on Baraza Resort & Spa
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.8 / 10
- Places to eat
- 4
- Bars and lounges
- 2
Swahili · Arabic · Indian · Persian · Asian
Sultan's Dining Room (Swahili/Arabic/Indian/Persian menus), Livingstone Terrace, Ocean Lounge Bar & Restaurant; Dhahabu Bar & Lounge plus pool bar
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Bedroom VillaBack to sampled prices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ocean Front 01-Bedroom VillaBack to sampled prices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom Villa | Sleeps 2 | 1,604 ft²149 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Sultan Two Bedroom Villa | Sleeps 4 | 2,077 ft²193 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
| Royal Beach Two Bedroom Villa | Sleeps 4 | 2,734 ft²254 m² | 2 bedrooms | sea view |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Large main pool with pool bar, plus a lap pool at the Frangipani Spa
The beach itself
Bwejuu-Paje east coast is strongly tidal - ocean recedes several hundred meters at low tide, swimming best at high tide; shallow lagoon and Blue Lagoon reef patches give good snorkeling; local seagrass/seaweed farming beach (not Atlantic sargassum); basis: Zanzibar beach guides and resort activity p
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Baraza Resort & Spa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- Sultan Two Bedroom Villa, Royal Beach Two Bedroom Villa
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Baraza Resort & Spa?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Baraza Resort & Spa is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
- Does Baraza Resort & Spa have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Baraza Resort & Spa runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
30-villa boutique resort on Zanzibar's quiet southeast coast; evenings limited to the Dhahabu Bar & Lounge and occasional Swahili music - no club scene
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Jun to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Mar to May.
Jan
Fine90°F / 32°C5 rain daysFeb
Fine91°F / 33°C4 rain daysMar
Wet91°F / 33°C9 rain daysApr
Wet88°F / 31°C15 rain daysMay
Wet86°F / 30°C10 rain daysJun
Best84°F / 29°C4 rain daysJul
Best84°F / 29°C3 rain daysAug
Best84°F / 29°C3 rain daysSep
Best86°F / 30°C3 rain daysOct
Best88°F / 31°C5 rain daysNov
Wet90°F / 32°C8 rain daysDec
Wet90°F / 32°C7 rain days
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Monthly climate data
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 5 days | 4 days | 9 days | 15 days | 10 days | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Fine | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Getting to Baraza Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 60 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Bwejuu Beach South East Coast Paje Michamvi Road Dongwe, Zanzibar 2284, Tanzania · +254 733 777172
Tanzania
- Language
- Swahili & English (English widely used in tourism)
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS); USD widely accepted
- Power
- 230V, Type G (UK-style) plugs – bring an adapter
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Zanzibar / Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ)
- Flight time
- ~16–19h+ from the US, with a connection
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Baraza Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into ZNZ, 60 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1562.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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