Individual villas with personal service make an idyllic luxury getaway

Baraza Hotel and Resort is located along one of the top 30 island beaches in the world (as named by Conde Nast Traveler magazine) on the east coast of Zanzibar Island. Baraza is one of Zanzibar’s most exclusive resorts, with 30 individual villas that evoke the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. Imagine Swahili arches, intricate hand carvings, beautiful antiques and rich fabric adorning spacious, well-furnished rooms. No detail has been missed in making this a truly decadent hotel, resort and spa.

There villas are divided into 14 one-bedrooms and 15 two-bedrooms, along with one Presidential two-bedroom villa. The spacious bedrooms, large bathrooms, outdoor terraces and private plunge pools all feature luxury fittings and elegant décor. The resort has an array of facilities including an indulgent spa lap pool, a main swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, kids club as well as several bars and restaurants.

The on-site water sports centre offers a range of activities that make great use of the warm Indian Ocean on their doorstep. Their staff can provide instruction in wind surfing, kite surfing and sailing as well as snorkelling and diving. For quieter moments there is a well-stocked library featuring a selection of reading materials and games. The Frangipani Spa offers a range of relaxing massages and treatments for you to indulge in to make your stay truly relaxing.