On the southeast coast of Zanzibar, Baraza Resort & Spa is among the island's most opulent, all-inclusive places to lay your head at night. This gorgeous five-pearl resort has 30 elegant villas, all of which have their own private plunge pools. Along with a few restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, the hotel also offers a water sports center, an incredible spa, fitness center, pool, and a kids' club. Overall, it's a beautiful and romantic place to stay, but expect to pay a premium; those not ready for a splurge should note that rates are considerably lower at the nearby Hotel Dongwe.
On the southeast coast of Zanzibar, Baraza Resort & Spa is among the island's most opulent, all-inclusive places to lay your head at night. This gorgeous five-pearl resort has 30 elegant villas, all of which have their own private plunge pools. Along with a few restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, the hotel also offers a water sports center, an incredible spa, fitness center, pool, and a kids' club. Overall, it's a beautiful and romantic place to stay, but expect to pay a premium; those not ready for a splurge should note that rates are considerably lower at the nearby Hotel Dongwe.
The largest and most affordable of the island's Zanzibar Collection hotels, Breezes Beach Club & Spa is a 74-room boutique resort popular with couples and vacationing families. Rooms and suites are large and feature locally crafted wooden furniture, though they lack TVs and the Wi-Fi is both expensive and unreliable. There's plenty available on site, including a dive center, a tennis court, fitness center, and a large swimming pool. There are also eight bars and restaurants, as well as a gorgeous spa with a whirlpool tub and beachside massages and treatments. Guests seeking something more luxurious may want to compare rates with the Baraza Resort & Spa, which has a chicer overall vibe and TVs in the rooms.
The largest and most affordable of the island's Zanzibar Collection hotels, Breezes Beach Club & Spa is a 74-room boutique resort popular with couples and vacationing families. Rooms and suites are large and feature locally crafted wooden furniture, though they lack TVs and the Wi-Fi is both expensive and unreliable. There's plenty available on site, including a dive center, a tennis court, fitness center, and a large swimming pool. There are also eight bars and restaurants, as well as a gorgeous spa with a whirlpool tub and beachside massages and treatments. Guests seeking something more luxurious may want to compare rates with the Baraza Resort & Spa, which has a chicer overall vibe and TVs in the rooms.
The Palms is a four-pearl boutique resort consisting of six villas overlooking Bwejuu Beach, considered one of the finest in the world. The spacious villas are traditional, with rustic details that include pitched wood-beam ceilings plus sea-view verandas with plunge pools and daybeds. Dining is excellent and includes plenty of freshly caught seafood and homemade pasta. While prices are undeniably high, an all-inclusive rate covers most drinks and all meals. Unfortunately, while spa treatments are available on-site, facilities like a sauna and steam room are at Breezes resort next door. The Palms is adult-only, and children must be at least 16 years old to stay. Travelers might want to also consider the equally romantic Zanzi Resort, where pools are larger and rates are far lower, but the beach isn't as nice.
The Palms is a four-pearl boutique resort consisting of six villas overlooking Bwejuu Beach, considered one of the finest in the world. The spacious villas are traditional, with rustic details that include pitched wood-beam ceilings plus sea-view verandas with plunge pools and daybeds. Dining is excellent and includes plenty of freshly caught seafood and homemade pasta. While prices are undeniably high, an all-inclusive rate covers most drinks and all meals. Unfortunately, while spa treatments are available on-site, facilities like a sauna and steam room are at Breezes resort next door. The Palms is adult-only, and children must be at least 16 years old to stay. Travelers might want to also consider the equally romantic Zanzi Resort, where pools are larger and rates are far lower, but the beach isn't as nice.