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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • 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)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Seafront Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Garden View Suite King

Superior Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 85 sq m
  • 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)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden View Suite Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Garden View

  • 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

  • 350 sq m
  • 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)
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • 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

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

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free beach shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar, you're just a quick walk from Mnarani Natural Aquarium. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at A La Carte Fine Dining, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, massages, or body scrubs at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 13 minutes from Kendwa Beach
  • Free beach shuttle service
Some rates at Essque Zalu Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Essque Zalu Zanzibar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

  • 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
  • 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 centre

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 lift (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

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  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 70.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on January 1, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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