07/09/2026
Some Zanzibar hotels sell escape. Breezes sells ease; and does it with plenty of character. 🌴
Set on Bwejuu Beach on Zanzibar’s quieter south-east coast, Breezes is the kind of resort that makes a beach holiday feel effortless. Bwejuu forms part of a long, powder-white stretch of coastline running towards Paje and Jambiani, where the Indian Ocean is shaped by dramatic tides, reef flats, fishing boats and local seaweed farms.
There is a large swimming pool, tropical gardens, several places to eat and drink, watersports, diving, tennis, a spa and relaxed evening entertainment.
So, who is Breezes really for?
It is a particularly strong choice for families who want the ease and variety of a proper beach resort, couples who prefer a sociable atmosphere to complete seclusion, and first-time Zanzibar visitors who want plenty available on site.
The resort has 74 rooms and suites, while each room includes a full third bed that doubles as a sofa, a small but genuinely useful detail for families. Suites sit on the upper floors with larger bathrooms, dressing rooms and spacious balconies; Deluxe and Garden Rooms are on the ground floor with terraces.
Days can be shaped around whoever is travelling. One guest can head out snorkelling or sailing, another can play tennis, and someone else can disappear into the Frangipani Spa. The on-site Rising Sun Dive Centre is a PADI Five-Star Gold Palm and RAID-certified centre, with access to a remarkably unspoilt section of Zanzibar’s marine environment.
Dining has more range than you might expect from a relaxed beach resort. The Salama Dining Room serves four-course dinners alongside themed evenings such as Swahili Night, Spices Evening and Trade Winds Night. There is also the beachfront Breakers Grill, afternoon tea at the Chai Lounge, drinks around a traditional dhow at the Dhow Bar, and private dining for two at The Tides.
And although Breezes has broad appeal, it never feels anonymous. Thatched roofs, carved timber, glowing lanterns and lush gardens keep Zanzibar present throughout the stay. Beyond the resort, guests can combine the coast with Stone Town, whose historic centre reflects centuries of African, Arab, Indian and European influence.
Its greatest luxury is not isolation or extravagance.
It is the rare ability to make one holiday work for different people at the same time; without anyone feeling they have compromised.
Would Breezes suit your clients? 🌊✨
