Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Nungwi Beach , 3151 Nungwi, Tanzania – Great location - show map
Super friendly and helpful staff. Great food. Lovely room. The jetty was spectacular. A corner of Nungwi away from the crowds.

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Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. It offers direct access to the beach. Combining contemporary and Swahili design, the spacious suites are housed under a traditional Makuti roof. They either have views of the ocean or the garden from a balcony or a terrace.All suites are equipped with air conditioning, a mini-bar and feature a spacious bedroom, a living area and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Surrounded by the ocean, The Jetty offers modern Arabic cuisine. Fine dining can be enjoyed at A La Carte and The Market Kitchen serves culinary cuisine. Snacks, cocktails and refreshments are available at the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty and The Baobab Bar. Guests can choose from a variety of massages and beauty treatments at Zalu, which also offers a sauna and a hydro shower room. Other facilities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar include a fitness center, an art gallery, a kids club, meeting facilities and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, diving and snorkeling. The resort is 39 mi from Zanzibar International Airport and 36 mi from Stone Town. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Very Good Breakfast

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- Paul
United Kingdom
“Super friendly and helpful staff. Great food. Lovely room. The jetty was spectacular. A corner of Nungwi away from the crowds.” - Chisom
United States of America
“The staff were professional, nice, fun, and polite!! The view was beautiful and the food was delicious!” - Sherif
United Arab Emirates
“Exceptional beautiful place very wide very spacious rooms are perfect .. the best resort in Zanzibar by far Staff are great … jimmy safiya seif juma khier Issa Lucy ze elkefly the food is amazing you must eat swaihili food there The nature and...”
Area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Market Kitchen
- CuisineAfrican • American • Chinese • British • Italian • Local • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Jetty
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Resort Facilities at Essque Zalu ZanzibarGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rental
- Aerobics
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Water park
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- Darts
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Playground
- Game room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Open-air bath
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
- Russian
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Essque Zalu Zanzibar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Essque Zalu Zanzibar
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Essque Zalu Zanzibar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on this page.
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Yes, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Essque Zalu Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Essque Zalu Zanzibar is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 2 restaurants:
- Market Kitchen
- The Jetty
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar is 2,800 feet from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Essque Zalu Zanzibar include:
- Suite
- Villa
- Family
- Triple
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Windsurfing
- Kids' club
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Water park
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Open-air bath
- Locker rooms
- Horseback riding
- Tour or class about local culture
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Beauty services
- Live music/Performance
- Swimming pool
- Water sports facilities on site
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinners
- Waxing services
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Manicure
- Cooking class
- Pedicure
- Aerobics
- Body treatments
- Bike tours
- Body scrub
- Happy hour
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Entertainment staff
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.