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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Nungwi Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Near Nungwi Beach, Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes offers the perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Unwind on the white sand beach or by one of the pools with sun loungers, indulge in a spa treatment, and enjoy a delicious meal at one of two restaurants. With free WiFi and a daily manager’s reception, this luxury hotel has left guests feeling pampered.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach towels

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Separate dining area
$344 nightly
The total price is $410
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees

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Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Partial Sea View Suite King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Seafront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Garden View Suite King | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden View Suite Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 3767 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Pool | Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Partial Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

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Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Partial Ocean View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Terrace/patio

Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

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Miscellaneous

Partial Ocean View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Partial Ocean View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Seafront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

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

Essque Zalu Zanzibar features a free kids' club and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Nungwi Beach. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and A La Carte Fine Dining, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

All inclusive

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).

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Free beach shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • 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)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 58.60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 70.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essque Zalu Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 58.60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Essque Zalu Zanzibar and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and windsurfing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Essque Zalu Zanzibar also has 3 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Essque Zalu Zanzibar like?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a short 13-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Mnarani Natural Aquarium.

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