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| Baraza Resort & Spa |
Ultimate luxury on one of the world's best beaches!
Company:
Baraza Resort & Spa
Address:
Bwejuu, South East Coast of Zanzibar
Phone:
0774 440 330
Baraza is up there in the top end of luxury on Zanzibar and indeed the
world over. The unique architectural style is born of the vision of a bygone
era of Omani Sultans and Sultanas lazing in a heady flow of luxury silks.
Ornately adorned passages giving way to archways opening into cavernous halls
with sumptuous day beds where the eye is drawn on to the distant ocean framed
by the intricate archways. It really is that breath taking, atmospheric and
capable of transporting you through time.
We challenge anybody to name a place where there are more brass lanterns
(aside from Aladdin’s cave) and to fault the décor which is entirely and
specifically hand crafted for Baraza. The Raguz family (owners of Baraza and
neighbouring Breezes and The Palms) are the design team behind Palacina Interiors
in Nairobi and their creativity in every facet of hospitality is showcased here
in their third Bwejuu property which completes their Zanzibar portfolio.
The generously spaced loungers on the beach offer guests' private space outside of their ample villas and no sooner as you have settled
yourself, a smiling chap will arrive with mouth-watering fruits and crushed ice
cocktails. All the staff are dressed in Omani style traditional white robes and
glide through the resort as if part of the design. Service is amongst the best
on the Island.
The Faranghi spa is without doubt the finest in Zanzibar and
we’d go as far as to say East Africa. Thai, Balanise and Indian therapists
stimulate your senses and then set you to rest in the lavish relaxation room
adorned in rich golden fabrics and decorative brass ornaments. The lap pool,
around which the treatment and relaxation rooms are set, plays underwater
music. This oasis of calm is a simply a sumptuous sensory feast.
Rooms:
Ocean Front One Bedroom Villa:
148
sq meters – Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and freestanding bathtub,
walk in dressing room, living room, WIFI, TV, DVD Player, Sultan’s Lounge Bed,
mini bar area with tea/coffee making facilities, large terrace, two sun
loungers, and plunge pool.;
Ocean View One Bedroom Villa:
148
sq meters – Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and freestanding bathtub,
walk in dressing room, living room, WIFI, TV, DVD Player, Sultan’s Lounge Bed,
mini bar area with tea/coffee making facilities, large terrace, two sun
loungers and plunge pool.;
Garden View Two Bedroom Villa;
193
sq meters – Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and freestanding bathtub,
walk in dressing room, second bedroom with two twin beds, en suite bathroom
(with shower), living room, WIFI, TV, DVD Player, Sultan’s Lounge Bed, mini bar
area with tea/coffee making facilities, large terrace, two sun loungers and
plunge pool.;
Sultan Two Bedroom Villa:
193 sq meters – Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and
freestanding bathtub, walk in dressing room, second bedroom with en suite
bathroom (with shower) , living room, TV, CD Player, Sultan’s Lounge Bed, mini
bar area with tea/coffee making facilities, large terrace, two sun loungers and
plunge pool.;
Presidential Two Bedroom Villa:
54 sq meters Two master bedrooms, each with its own en suite
bathroom and freestanding bathtub, walk in dressing room and terrace. A central
living room with spectacular sea front view, large plunge pool, outdoor daybed
lounging area and terrace with sun loungers. The Presidential Suite also
features a small kitchenette and a small separate guest washroom. There is also
a separate, self contained accommodation for maid or butler adjacent to the
presidential suite;
Facilities:
24-hour
Security, Barbeque Facilities, Gym, Internet Access, Kiddies Club,
Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities:
Air Conditioning,
Complementary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Internet, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower,
Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee,
Television, Verandah
Services:
Airport
Shuttles, Credit Card, Laundry Service, Room Service
Community & Conservation:
A decision was made when Baraza opened to support the local
hotel school and as a result virtually 90% of all staff are graduates. They
have undergone intensive training programs, English classes (from a
professional instructor of English) and have acquired a lifetime skill which
will benefit them and the hospitality industry of Zanzibar in general for an
entire generation.
Their charity Baraza for Bwejuu (linked with sister hotels
Breezes and Palms) has been responsible for a huge improvement in the quality
of life of the village. Since its inception, this charity has built a mosque,
repainted the Bwejuu clinic and supplied them with fresh water and medicines
(during the most recent power blackout). They have donated beds and mattresses,
clothes, school supplies, and books.
Once a year, together with another charity, the Baraza
management and staff go to the village and clean the beaches and villages,
paint the clinic and celebrate another year of working together with the local
community. The most recent event which was done together with sister property
(Breezes for Bwejuu) was a Michamvi vs. Bwejuu football match; we donated 40
footballs to the pitch along with a trophy for the winner. The winning team
received Tanzanian Shillings 800,000 and the other team received 450,000. These
moneys are going to be used by the teams respectively to buy uniforms, train,
and assist in providing the youth of the two villages with constructive
activities.
Baraza guests consistently send gifts, donations and helpful
material to the charity which is a wonderful indicator of the success of the
program and the importance of bringing them to visit and experience village
life.
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