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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151, Nungwi, TZ

Essque Zalu Zanzibar - main view

About the Property

Luxury Beachfront Retreat
Relax at the full-service spa, indulge in fine dining, and unwind at the private beach. Recreational Paradise
Enjoy the outdoor pool, sauna, and various dining and bar options on-site. Travel Convenience
Benefit from complimentary breakfast, airport shuttle, and assistance in exploring nearby attractions.
When you stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Book now for a perfect beach getaway experience!

Facilities & Amenities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 1
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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds3229-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - 3 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - Private plunge pool; in-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

300 m2
Sleeps 6
2 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,367.05

$1,093.64

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,526.41

$1,221.13

Includes taxes & fees
Superior Garden View Suite King - Photo 1
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Superior Garden View Suite King

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Superior Garden View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$341.86

$273.49

Includes taxes & fees
Partial Sea View Suite King - Photo 1
Partial Sea View Suite King - Photo 2
Partial Sea View Suite King - Photo 3
Partial Sea View Suite King - Photo 4
Partial Sea View Suite King - Photo 5
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Partial Sea View Suite King

1 King Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with partial ocean views Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair-width doorwaysNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Partial Sea View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$384.59

$307.67

Includes taxes & fees
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 1
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 2
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 3
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 4
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 5
1/5

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

4 King Beds and 2 Twin BedsFurnished balcony/patio with partial ocean viewsLayout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private plunge pool; in-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

Sleeps 6
4 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,452.5

$1,162

Includes taxes & fees

Partial Ocean View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,561.64

$1,249.31

Includes taxes & fees
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom - Photo 1
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom - Photo 2
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom - Photo 3
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom - Photo 4
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom - Photo 5
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Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

3 King Beds and 2 Twin BedsFurnished balcony/patio with garden viewsLayout - 4 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaRelax - Private plunge pool; in-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

Sleeps 8
3 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,452.5

$1,162

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,612.91

$1,290.33

Includes taxes & fees
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Seafront Suite - Photo 5
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Seafront Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed604.9-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

56 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Seafront Suite

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$427.33

$341.86

Includes taxes & fees
Partial Sea View Suite Twin - Photo 1

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

1 Twin Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with partial ocean views Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 3
1 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$384.59

$307.67

Includes taxes & fees

Partial Ocean View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$423.76

$339.01

Includes taxes & fees
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Honeymoon Garden View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Honeymoon Garden View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$384.59

$307.67

Includes taxes & fees

Honeymoon Garden View

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$458.36

$366.69

Includes taxes & fees
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Superior Garden View Suite Twin

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 3
1 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$341.86

$273.49

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$380.51

$304.41

Includes taxes & fees
Garden View Suite Twin - Photo 1

Garden View Suite Twin

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed614-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished balcony/patio Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

57 m2
Sleeps 3
1 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$299.04

$239.23

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$337.28

$269.82

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional150 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great for families and frequently praise the beautiful ambiance.

Categories

Cleanliness9.1
Service9.6
Location9.1
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.1
Food and Beverage9.6
Overall Experience9.3

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5
594jt
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 17, 2025

"Excellent chefs and relaxing turquoise shores"

10.0

Thank you Essque Zalu for your warm welcome and kind hospitality at your beautiful resort. Your hotel is ideally positioned giving rise to stunning sunrises and sunsets, easily accessible to Nungwi village and offering tranquil terraces to enjoy the turquoise shores. We loved staying with you and were really well looked after by all your staff. Of particular note was the dining experience and attention to detail to meet our specific dietary needs. As guests, myself and friend both have coeliac disease requiring a strict gluten free diet and a further requirement of being vegetarian. Chef Abraham’s professionalism and dedication to ensure that we had a great culinary experience was exemplary. During the evening mealtime, he personally took us around the buffet signposting us to food we could eat as well as spoiling us with bespoke flavourful delicious gluten free dishes which demonstrated his culinary skills to perfection. Chef Flora was equally professional and supportive quickly making up extremely tasty curries and always on hand to answer questions with her bright smile and cheer. On my friend son’s birthday, Chef Abraham even baked a gluten free cake for us so that we could celebrate and enjoy, even though her son was not with us in Zanzibar. Highly recommend for relaxation, food, excellent service and well equipped spacious rooms.

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7
798ofira
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 16, 2025

"Waiting for our next visit- definitely in Essque Zalu"

10.0

We booked this hotel through an agent. We were very surprised by the quality of the hotel. The rooms are big, clean, maintained and comfortable. The restaurant is well organized and the food is great. The staff of this hotel is very friendly, kind and seek to help in every small detail. We especially want to mention Mrs. Amina for all she has done to us. She took care of all we have mentioned but with a special touch - she is an outstanding person and real professional with people. Unfortunately our daughter got sick and we felt that we are in the best hands. Thanks Essque Zalu for a this special vacation.

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smasomhe
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 16, 2025

"Nice place. Welcoming staff"

10.0

It was a good experience. A very calm and beautiful place. The Jet bar offers nice sunset and sunrisw views. All staff are very welcome especially Mr. Paulo

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170jithina
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Fabulous"

10.0

We had an incredible experience! The facilities are beautiful, and the staff were exceptional...every single person was so kind and fun. A special shoutout to Patrick, Chef Ibrahim, and the rest of the amazing team for making our stay fantastic.

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aaronj842
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 14, 2025

"Great resort in Zanzibar"

10.0

Great experience! Service was fantastic. Resort is right on the beach with private jetty and beach access with a large pool.

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E7086NUnaomig
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 13, 2025

"Luxurious and Homey"

10.0

The cuisine was divine, staff super friendly and helpful. The rooms were always clean and felt very homey. Nungwi Beach is very beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful, I would highly recommend this hotel. I loved that the staff took care of everything, from travel recommendations, transport and even contacts to get my hair braided.

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W1703BUflorencem
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 8, 2025

"So funny and amazing I was a goalkeeper in the swimming pool"

10.0

I loved it. I loved the food and I love the swimming pool mostly what I love was was milkshake and desert yeah that’s my experience. The service was good the people are so friendly. They like to play with me football and always available.

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meganrE3347WQ
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 8, 2025

"Day Pass"

10.0

We went here for the day. It was very easy to obtain a day pass. You just walk up to the gate and tell the security guard you would like a day pass and they bring you into reception. You pay $20 which acts like a deposit. You are free to spend this $20 on food or drink. If you spend more than $20 you just pay the difference when you leave. We enjoyed our day of luxury at the pool getting drinks and walking along the beach. If you are looking for an escape from The Beach Boys I would recommend getting a day pass.

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Trail46598488435gbGB
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Avoid at any cost"

2.0

Never stay here I can’t even rate it’s horrific! Buy husband ended up in a rash I’m pregnant and the room isn’t clean beds were not clean horrific smell in the room no fresh sheets!

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I8533HNgemmas
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Good place"

8.0

Place is very good, views are amazibg, food is also very good, general facilities are good but rooms need some renewal and maintenance.

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