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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Seaside sanctuary in northern Zanzibar

Stunning seawater pool overlooks Zanzibar's tranquil northern tip, creating a postcard-perfect escape. Two restaurants serve fresh, flavorful local cuisine. Attentive staff address guests by name from day one, even arranging special touches like birthday cakes during dinner.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩310,844
₩431,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a wall-mounted light, and wooden flooring.

Partial Sea View Suite King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story house with a thatched roof, a swimming pool, and a covered patio area.

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a chair, a window with a view, and curtains.

Seafront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and pier.

Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a chair, and a table.

Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

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

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a chair in a room with wooden flooring.

Garden View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, canopy, wooden flooring, and a door.

Superior Garden View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Partial Ocean View Suite King

A bed with a canopy, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Partial Ocean View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

A pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and chairs.

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Garden View Suite Twin

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Partial Sea View Suite Twin

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

  • Partial ocean view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and pier.

Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Garden View Suite Twin

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Honeymoon Garden View

A room with a bed, wooden beams, a hanging canopy, a patterned wall, and a bench.

Honeymoon Garden View

  • Sea view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is near the beach. Slave Market is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Kulinarium
    8 min drive
  • Ginger Bar
    8 min drive

About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
  • Located close to Kendwa Beach, Essque Zalu Zanzibar provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body scrub at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and beach towels
    • 3 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bidets
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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).

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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 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

  • Market Kitchen
  • 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 center

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 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
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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 cable/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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 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 (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 90
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 140
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 70 (from 5 to 11 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 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 50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on Aug 26, 2026 start from ₩310,844, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Essque Zalu Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Essque Zalu Zanzibar located?

This family-friendly Nungwi hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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