Essque Zalu Zanzibar
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About this property
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 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Bedroom 1 2 twin beds Bedroom 2 2 twin beds Bedroom 3 1 king bed Bedroom 4 1 king bed | ||
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Bedroom 1 1 twin bed Bedroom 2 1 twin bed Bedroom 3 1 king bed Bedroom 4 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gil
Israel
“Staff (great, excellent) Large rooms Verity of food Great breakfast Nice pool Sea front Security” - Diomi
United States
“Nice resort , beautiful landscape, kind and helpful staff. Waking up to beautiful ocean.” - Elise
Switzerland
“The staff was friendly and listened to clients. The kids club is amazing with lots of options for little ones. The village walk was educative.” - Atif
Saudi Arabia
“Looks fancy resort and nice staff The breakfast and dinner was great 👍🏼” - Hanibal
Ethiopia
“Everything is perfect, very excellent people and excellent service.” - Shareefah
Kuwait
“Wonderful stay. The rooms were very large and the staff was amazing in the hotel. The view was stunning and the breakfast and dinner buffet's were pretty good. Also the massage at the spa was very nice. The hotel staff were super lovely in helping...” - Tracy
United States
“It’s a great Property. Customer service is very awesome. This entertainment. Every night was very good. Waitresses was beautiful.” - Eltayeb
United Arab Emirates
“The hotel is gorgeous and staff is so friendly, villas have very beautiful view and very clean and neat.” - Ramond
South Africa
“everything was good, ocean front suite is really cool” - Ankita
India
“We liked that the property is close to Nungwi but away from the madness. The jetty bar really stands out... perfect spot for a sundowner. The staff were amazing! There was a good variety with the buffets and food was generally good. Rooms are...”
Area info
Restaurants
- 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
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.