Fodor's Expert Review Baraza Resort & Spa

While there's nothing authentic about the Arabian décor at this award-winning hotel, there's a "wow" factor that extends from the opulent reception and lounging areas, complete with carved wooden furnishings, copper urns, and billowing drapes, to the beautifully appointed individual villas. Some have sea views and other garden views; all have private plunge pools, large bathrooms with tubs, and plenty of areas to relax in. All in all, it's a sublime place to refresh yourself after a safari. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail by the pool with other guests before an elaborate dinner in one of the two restaurants. The spa is exquisite with a full range of treatments, and there's a quiet pool at the spa where guests can retreat to if the main pool gets too noisy.