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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | Living room | LCD TV, DVD player
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
  • Popular LocationMnarani Natural Aquarium5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNungwi Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNungwi Natural Aquarium4 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)95 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Staff were excellent, property was incredible, food was really good. Short distance from Nungwi beach. Highly recommend ...
michelle ann
Feb 23, 2024
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Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 350 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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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
  • Mnemba Island - 34 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
  • Nungwi Inn - 4 min drive
  • Mangi's Bar - 4 min drive

About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at Essque Zalu Zanzibar. With amenities like a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap, or a body treatment at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a Michelin star rated meal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table, and free newspapers
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
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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 61.50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 61.50 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 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

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 May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on May 19, 2024 start from ₩259,280, 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 at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

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 58.60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Essque Zalu Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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