Breezes Beach Club & Spa stretches along Bwejuu Beach, on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, along the Michamvi Peninsula. The property features 70 rooms spread across beachfront bungalows, a spa, several restaurants and a PADI dive center set directly on the sand.

Why choose Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Bwejuu remains one of the least crowded areas of Zanzibar. The white-sand beach bordering the hotel opens onto a lagoon protected by the coral reef, ideal for swimming and water activities. The property combines three concrete assets: direct sea access, a spa partnered with the neighboring Baraza resort, and a 5-star PADI dive center (Rising Sun Dive Centre) on-site.

Travelers seeking a beach getaway after a safari will find here a peaceful retreat, away from the bustle of Nungwi or Kendwa to the north.

Atmosphere and décor

The hotel cultivates a Swahili and Oriental aesthetic: exposed beams, dark wood furniture, worked copper and colorful fabrics. The Deluxe rooms play with white and beige tones, punctuated by traditional decorative pieces. The entire complex is organized around tropical gardens that isolate the bungalows from one another.

Rooms and suites

The 70 accommodations are divided into three categories, all equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities:

• Garden rooms (28 m²): located at the back of the complex, garden views, bathroom with bathtub and shower.
• Deluxe rooms (48 m²): ground floor of bungalows, furnished terraces, white and beige décor with exposed beams. Connecting configurations and family units available.
• Suites (84 m²): first floor of Deluxe bungalows, dressing room and 50 m² terrace facing the beach, Swahili and Oriental décor.

Restaurants, spa and activities

The hotel's menu features fusion cuisine blending Arab, Indian, Persian, Asian and Swahili influences — Zanzibar's culinary signature. Six dining outlets are spread across the property:

• Salama: main dining room, buffet breakfast and dinners served à la carte or buffet-style with themed nights.
• The Breakers Grill: beachfront lunch, barbecues and daily catches in the shade of palm trees.
• Les Marées: beach restaurant for 2 to 4 guests, personalized menu and service.
• Safari-Bar: refined atmosphere in the evening, candlelit ambiance.
• Pool Bar: light refreshments during the day.
• Baraza Bar: selection of whiskies and cigars in Swahili décor.

The Frangipani Spa, run in partnership with the Baraza resort, offers massages, facials, hammam, jacuzzi and yoga sessions. On the activities side, access to the seawater pool, volleyball and tennis courts and fitness room are included. The Rising Sun Dive Centre (PADI 5-star) organizes diving excursions from the hotel beach, and the neighboring Water Club covers kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking and hobie cat sailing.

For a more cultural approach, the Breezes Swahili Experience includes Swahili cooking classes, island excursions and history lessons with local instructors.

Location and access

The exact address is Bwejuu Beach, Paje Michamvi Road, Dongwe. Allow approximately 1 to 1.5 hours transfer time from Zanzibar's international airport (Abeid Amani Karume). The hotel arranges shuttle service or car rental upon request.

When to visit

Zanzibar can be visited year-round, with two preferred dry seasons: June to October (cool season with regular trade winds) and December to February (warm season with calm seas). Long rains typically fall from mid-March to mid-May, a period when some hotels close; short rains in November remain relatively manageable. The southeast coast of Bwejuu benefits from a windy microclimate favored by kitesurfers between June and September.

Nearby attractions

The Michamvi Peninsula lends itself to cycling excursions between fishing villages and plantations. To the north, Chwaka Lagoon offers traditional dhow outings. Paje, about ten kilometers away, concentrates the island's kitesurfing schools. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is reachable in approximately 1.5 hours by road and deserves an overnight stay for its Omani-Swahili architecture. Jozani Forest, a refuge for endemic red colobus monkeys, can be visited as a half-day trip from Bwejuu.

Planning your stay

To incorporate Breezes Beach Club & Spa into an itinerary combining safari and beach, consult our trips to Tanzanie. You can also compare with other beachfront properties such as Cristal Beach Resort or Amaan Bungalows in Nungwi, or extend your stay on the Stone Town side at Dhow Palace Hotel.