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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    5 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach
    13 min walk
  • Mnarani Seaview Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Mabwe Roots
    7 min walk

Room options

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Ocean View Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea Front Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite with Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite with Garden View

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden View Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Four-Bedroom Villa with Ocean View, Kitchenette, Balcony and Plunge Pool

  • 3767 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Three-Bedroom Villa with Garden View, Kitchenette and Plunge Pool

  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Three-Bedroom Villa with Ocean View, Kitchenette and Plunge Pool

  • 3229 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Four-Bedroom Villa with Garden View, Kitchenette and Plunge Pool

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

The Zanzibari

On private beach
Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (198)
The price is $249
per night
$332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
The Zanzibari

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 13 minutes from Kendwa Beach. .This beach hotel is 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Muyuni Beach and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Kiwengwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 5 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach - 13 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 15 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at A La Carte Fine Dining, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
A La Carte Fine Dining - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Market Kitchen - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Jetty Restaurant - This beach restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). 1-star Michelin rating. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • A La Carte Fine Dining
  • Jetty Restaurant
  • Market Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 79
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 39.50 (from 5 to 13 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 118.50
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 59.25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 58.60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Essque
Essque Zalu
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi
Essque Zanzibar
Zalu Essque
Zanzibar Essque
Zanzibar Essque Zalu
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Life's Perfect... sometimes

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 110 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayriye Gul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with amazing crew. Shout out Souleman👍
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! They were very accommodating and were constantly checking in to make sure that I was having a good time. The manager (owner?) remembered me by name from day one and took the extra step of sending me a birthday cake during my dinner, both of which were a really nice touch. The room was stunning and so spacious! And the pool was wonderful. It was really nice to be able to walk down to the beach at low tide and go out into the ocean. Highly recommend this property! The staff alone is reason enough to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rimmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Here's a review based on your inputs: --- **A Memorable Stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar** My recent stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar was nothing short of exceptional. The resort is located in a stunning, picturesque setting with breathtaking views that make every moment feel like a postcard. The beautiful location, combined with the tranquil atmosphere, provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The food at the resort was delightful, offering a variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. Each meal was a culinary experience, with fresh ingredients and flavors that truly captured the essence of Zanzibar. What made the stay even more special was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Mr. Aditya, in particular, was always reachable and ensured that every detail of our stay was taken care of. His attentiveness and commitment to guest satisfaction made us feel truly valued. Overall, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a gem that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway. I can’t wait to return! --- This review highlights the key aspects you mentioned while adding a personal touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Zanzibar. The staff were amazing, catering to every need we had and the food was top notch. In particular, the waitstaff, the head of dining and the chef were amazing. Beautiful pool. Everything you’d want on a family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous and the staff are super friendly. The food could have been a bit better and the beds were really hard. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience and great staff with wonderful service. Rooms are very clean and dining options are great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iddriss

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, words cannot express the service and attention to detail by the staff. Everything was immaculate and we did not have to worry about anything. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly and will definitily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hee Jeong

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect Stay
I will be recommending this hotel to friends and family visiting Zanzibar as I am confident they will love it. Every part of the experience was perfect and executed to a very high standard. The service was incredible and made a lasting impression. The rooms were made up beautifully and the food was delicious. The team at this hotel were the best I have experienced. If you’re looking for opulence and a lovely stay, this is the place to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolwenn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, property was incredible, food was really good. Short distance from Nungwi beach. Highly recommend this place, view is fabulous. The shop onsite is very expensive with limited choice but overall 5*.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent resort
Great hotel. Front desk, Activities group, bartenders, cleaning and restaurant were all excellent. Only on complaint was the dinner at the pier restaurant was terrible. Appetizers were great but King fish main course was filled with bones and my daughter’s shrimp linguine was fishy and suspect and took a really long time to come out. Bar on Pier was excellent. Funny that this one area of this great hotel was lower standards! In the end I wound come back but I wouldn’t eat at the Pier restaurant until I saw positive reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only issue was that we were not told that we needed to pay for seafood despite that we had half board. I was surprised on check out that l was billed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Lovely hotel, huge room very comfortable, amazing swimming pool, delicious food. It was quiet at the hotel, we used the spa twice which was amazing, and the service was great - everyone amazing at their jobs!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Professional, attentive and responsive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Kazeem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was okay. But price was too high for service received. Dinner options were limited and buffet dinner only included water. Drinks were extra charge. Price should’ve been about $200/night rather than $400/night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vishal

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Please remove this from Zanzibar .
It’s a pathetic hotel . The service level is bad , there were no shampoos inside , dental kit was available next day . Approach to the hotel is worst , the roads are bad . You need 15 mins to travel 2 km.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

alec

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel with a relax feeling. Food is simple but outstanding, every meal is different. Staff is super nice and friendly. It is romantic but also family friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021