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Reviews of Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast, Dongwe

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Alexandra, Abu Dhabi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is phenomenal. We rented a 2-bed villa with private pool. It was clean, luxurious and very private. The service exceptional with special attention from the staff at every turn. The food was amazing buffet and a la carte options. The entire staff is to be commended for their friendliness, attention to detail, and going the extra mile. A special thank you to Esther who sourced special seafood dishes for us to make our experience even more memorable. We will definitely not hesitate to return and recommend it warmly to our friends and family. Again, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from G.M. on 15 Apr 2024
Stephanie, we're so happy to hear that you had a phenomenal experience at Baraza! It's fantastic that you found our Villas clean, luxurious, and very private. We're thrilled that our staff, especially Esther, provided exceptional service and made your stay memorable. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us to your loved ones!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from G.M. on 1 Feb 2024
Dear Susan,We are delighted to receive this wonderful rating. Thank you for everything and we hope to welcome you back to Baraza soon.

10/10 Excellent

Romica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Best of the best 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from G.M. on 15 Jan 2024
Wow!! We couldn't ask for a better review.. Thank you for everything and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Baraza!

10/10 Excellent

nkenna c.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience at Baraza Resort & Spa in Zanzibar was nothing short of extraordinary. My husband and I came to Zanzibar for the first time to celebrate our birthdays and I must say it was worth the 20plus hours of flight time. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of luxury. The resort's ambiance was simply enchanting, with stunning architecture and overall look. I love the Arabian vibe it has and every decor had intricate details. The hotel is well maintained, room service came in morning and night. They showed up immediately if you had any issues. They treated us with so much respect and showed appreciation for all their guests. Esther is a dream, she’s just so amazing. Habibu, Garib, Angela, Nyangi, Dr Lilianne, Chef Lucas and Barat were amongst the numerous exceptional staff we also interacted with. The staff at Baraza are the heart and soul of this exceptional retreat. I literally wish I can take them to every resort I travel to because they’re amazing!!.Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine desire to ensure the comfort of every guest truly set this resort apart. From the moment I arrived to the moment I departed, I was consistently impressed by their dedication to providing impeccable service. The dining experience was amazing!! From breakfast to lunch and to dinner… even the deserts was a hit!!. Oh and please visit the spa! My time at Baraza Resort & Spa was an unforgettable journey into paradise. Thank you Baraza, we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from G.M. on 15 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your extraordinary experience at Baraza Resort & Spa in Zanzibar! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable stay and that our staff provided exceptional service. We appreciate your kind words about the resort's ambiance, decor, and dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable journey into paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, wow, wow! This property is stunning and picturesque in every corner you turn. The grounds feel endless and our villa was very spacious as well. The staff is amazing and felt like family. They went above and beyond. When we first arrived Bori and Brazilian host (sorry forgot name) greeted us with a warm welcome and from there on took care of all our needs and special requests. Peresia did a fantastic job being our server and even set up a surprise lunch for us by the beach and that lunch was so fresh and delicious. If you're not a fan of their buffets , they will make pretty much anything for you on demand. For most of the part we enjoyed the buffet. We did two water activities, reef walk with Musa and Eric and snorkeling with Eidi. Enjoyed both thoroughly! I would highly recommend the snorkeling if you want to see a ton of fish. If you go on the reef walk make sure you cover up and wear a lot of sun screen. We got gnarly sunburns but the experience was amazing. The only experience that we did not enjoy as much were our massages. They were kinda sloppy and inconsistent. The spa room is gorgeous though, just like the rest of the hotel. All in all, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from G.M. on 15 Jan 2024
We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing time at Baraza! It's fantastic that you enjoyed the beautiful grounds, spacious villa, and the exceptional service provided by our staff. We apologize for any issues with the massages and will address this with our spa team. Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to your return visit!

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is magnificent the food and the staff are amazing. We had the best time ever in this beautiful resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from G.M. on 23 Oct 2023
Dear May,We are reading this on a Monday and you have absolutely made our week!Thank you so much for everything and we hope that you will visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from G.M. on 13 Jul 2023
Dear Michelle,We were delighted to welcome you to Zanzibar and to Baraza.. Thank you for this wonderful rating and we hope to see you back with us in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from G.M. on 11 Apr 2022
Delighted to receive this top rating Catherine, thank you very much. We send warm wishes from Baraza.

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Baraza resort
Our stay was great and thought the hotel was really beautiful considering the location. In Zanzibar, it comes to 2 very important thing Quality of food and service. Once those 2 are up to good standard, Zanzibar can compete with the rest of the world
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from G.M. on 22 Mar 2022
Thank you very much for visiting us and for taking the time to leave this review; we send sunny regards from Baraza!

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely stunning resort set on a beautiful beach. The staff was incredibly hospitable, but one of the most memorable things was the cuisine. The Chef, who hails from Chile, was incredible. Every meal we had was most memorable. I would highly recommend Baraza to anyone looking for a great escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from G.M. on 20 Mar 2022
Thank you for this wonderful review and for your kind reccomendation, we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday with us at Baraza

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mel
The property it beautiful, the rooms are incredibly spacious and comfortable and the service was top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beaches, wonderful food and amazing property with very few guest capacity. 31 bungalows and maximum around 100 guests, most of whom you only see at dinner time. We will go back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Yolanda on 24 Jan 2020
Thank you for this wonderful review, it would be our pleasure to welcome you back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Yolanda on 4 Nov 2019
Thank you for this excellent review; we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Lorie, Toronto Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family - small chain of hotels, the decor is drop dead gorgeous - every detail works together, creating a feeling both exotic and soothing at the same time. The workmanship is excellent, the gardens beautiful and the staff attentive without being overbearing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from GM on 4 Nov 2019
Thank you very much; we are grateful and we hoe that you will visit us again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best food. Friendly staff but needed better knowledge of the property and it's surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can not fault this Resort in anyway. By far the best place I have stayed in. Food, Staff, Spa and the value for money just beyond imaginable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First all inclusive experience. Everything was well prepared and perfect. Very peaceful but little bit boring
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Khoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Bush, B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel in Zanzibar
Everything was over the top. The villa was spacious and so comfortable. Food was excellent. The spa is amazing. The best staff and service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for quiet relaxation
The villa is spacious and well equipped, and the resort accommodates just below 70 people in a large territory, so it feels very private and exclusive. The staff are very friendly and are always ready to help. Tides are a problem for open water swimmers as it is impossible to swim in low tide, so plan your day carefully. Not clear why the resort does not want to earn some more money by selling alcoholic drinks a la carte (for wines, just fixed choice of 2 wines of each kind daily in an all inclusive arrangement), but that is how resort operates.

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bel hôtel mais vieillissant et restauration pas au niveau en particulier au dîner. Très mauvais rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from G.M. on 3 Feb 2024
Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre bel hôtel, mais nous regrettons que la restauration n'ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Vos commentaires sont précieux pour nous.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful resort, friendly, best food, beatiful 😋
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from G.M. on 10 Jan 2023
Dear Anna,Thank you for choosing us and for this wonderful review, we wish you a happy year 2023 ahead and we send smiles from Zanzibar.

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Umgebung und ein Traum Hotel. Ausgezeichnetes Essen rund um die Uhr, und sehr freundliches Personal. Ein wenig Potential gib es beim Service, da wird hakuna matata gut umgesetzt. Top Haus in Sansibar
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from G.M. on 20 Mar 2022
Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Bewertung. Bitte komm bald zurück!

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decepcionado
Preço de hotel 5 estrelas qualidade de quinta categoria. Tentam te passar uma imagem de um excelente hotel, mas na verdade não é.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível
Uma experiência incrível, nível de excelência altíssima no atendimento, atenção de todo o time, a comida é uma delicia e o quarto é de cinema
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

TA, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar on 11 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review! We greatly value our guest’s feedback which helps us to constantly improve and always exceed expectations. We look forward to seeing you here again in the near future. Best wishes, The team at Baraza

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel Calme et magnifique
Séjour parfait ! Personnel très accueillant et professionnel Hôtel paradisiaque et calme

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Højt service niveau
Baraza hotel er et fantastisk sted og ligger på en skøn strand Bweju. Hotellets ansatte er alle meget venlige og behjælpsomme med alt du måtte ønske. Hotellet er måske knap så personligt og det føles en anelse som en kulisse at opholde sig i- men en yderst smuk kulisse. Stranden er bred og hvid og der er rig mulighed for at tage et reefwalk når der er low tide og se på søpindsvin mm. Snorkling er ikke muligt ud for hotellet men man kan komme på snorkling tur ud til blue lagoon som ligger tæt på.