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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Partial Sea View Suite King

  • 55 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Seafront Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Garden View Suite King

Superior Garden View Suite King

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden View Suite King

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Garden View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • 350 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

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

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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 family-friendly 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 - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 13 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 41 min drive - 28.2 km

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 with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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 dining 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. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

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 from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Essque Zalu Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 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
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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 lift (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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Separate dining area

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

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 79
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 39.50 (from 5 to 13 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 118.50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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 smoke detector, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thibaud

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sinqobile, North York

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The place was beautiful, the staff was amazing and the food was good however, we were given a room that had no working phone even though we booked months in advance. The food tasted great but sometimes the dinner was cold! The noise from the renovations was distracting and the closed off parts of the resort were an inconvenience as we were not able to fully enjoy the property. The staff however was superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

saunia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Laneasha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are unaccommodating. The internet is poor in the rooms and limited in the common areas around the property so if you need to access the internet for an extended period forget about it. We were told daily that someone would come fix the internet. I asked for space that I could do some business on my computer, just quiet and good internet access, simple answer was “we don’t have that” as I walked by an empty conference room. The air conditioner in the room might as well been non-existent as the fan is the only breeze and air circulation in the room. And the ceiling fan was missing in the bedroom. My friend’s door lock was not working in the evening and the solution for the problem was “you can’t leave your room” until staff is able to fix it the next day. The hotel itself is out of the way from major attractions so be prepared to spend for taxi services. I would not use the hotel transportation as it was more than half the price than a local car service. For example, the Rock restaurant will be $200 plus a waiting fee. I found the Paje area is suited better for travelers. The grounds and entertainment lackluster. The food is fair but lacked options but get there early as birds and flies swarm the dining area but no one seems to acknowledge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was exceptional stay. Just be careful though if you have halfboard, drinks are not included. (Water and fizzy drinks). We were charged $31 additional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Travelled 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful intimate hotel.

Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff and a great General Manager Mr Aditya. Celebrated a birthday was very thoughtful and kind to provide a delicious cake with a chorus. Decorated our bed with flowers and birthday message. The pool and service is excellent. Can only swim when low tide but a shuttle is offered for a fee of $10 that can be used at Neigbour resort. The water in my bathroom was lukewarm only. Highly recommend and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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