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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi Beach , Nungwi, tz

Essque Zalu Zanzibar - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Contemporary Swahili Design: Experience the perfect blend of modern luxury and traditional Swahili architecture in our spacious suites with ocean or garden views.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at our 3 restaurants and 3 bars, offering a variety of cuisines from modern Arabic to fine dining options, as well as a selection of refreshing cocktails and snacks.

Relaxation and Recreation: Unwind at our spa with a range of massages and beauty treatments, or enjoy our outdoor pool, fitness center, and a plethora of activities including windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Zanzibar at Essque Zalu - Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Facilities & Amenities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

A surcharge of USD 70 per person, per night applies for each additional guest you wish to add to your booking. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Garden View Suite King - Photo 1
Garden View Suite King - Photo 2
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Garden View Suite King - Photo 5
1/5

Garden View Suite King

These spacious suites have an outside terrace or balcony with garden views. They have a living area, a walk in closet and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Each suite is fitted with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Garden View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$262.94

$210.35

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Suite King

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$320.59

$256.47

Includes taxes & fees
Sea View Suite King - Photo 1
Sea View Suite King - Photo 2
Sea View Suite King - Photo 3
Sea View Suite King - Photo 4
Sea View Suite King - Photo 5
Sea View Suite King - Photo 6
Sea View Suite King - Photo 7
Sea View Suite King - Photo 8
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Sea View Suite King

These spacious suites have an outside terrace or balcony with sea views. They have a living area, a walk in closet and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Each suite is fitted with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Sea View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$368.61

$294.89

Includes taxes & fees

Sea View Suite King

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$407.04

$325.63

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
1/5

Partial Sea View Suite King

The suite's kitchen, which features kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Partial Sea View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$339.8

$271.84

Includes taxes & fees

Partial Sea View Suite King

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$378.21

$302.57

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

The suite's kitchen, which features kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Superior Garden View Suite King

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$282.15

$225.72

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Garden View Suite King

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$339.8

$271.84

Includes taxes & fees
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 1
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 2
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 3
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 4
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 5
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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom - Photo 7
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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

This villa's special feature is the private pool. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious villa provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

300 sqm
Sleeps 6
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$993.05

$794.44

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,089.11

$871.29

Includes taxes & fees
Garden View Suite Twin - Photo 1

Garden View Suite Twin

The suite's kitchen, which has kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$262.94

$210.35

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$320.59

$256.47

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

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Guests will have a special experience as this villa features a private pool. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious villa offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

350 sqm
Sleeps 8
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,368.76

$1,095.01

Includes taxes & fees

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,475.51

$1,180.41

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

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

The suite's kitchen, which features kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$376.09

$300.87

Includes taxes & fees

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$418.79

$335.03

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

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

The suite's kitchen, which features kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

57 sqm
Sleeps 3
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$282.15

$225.72

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$339.8

$271.84

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent537 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean and spacious rooms and frequently praise the exceptional staff service.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service8.4
Location8.2
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience8.4

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NikkitaauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Great rooms. Run down common areas. Be prepared to lower your expectations."

5.0

The Garden View Suite was exceptionally spacious, comfortable and well maintained. The WiFi was also excellent, which was appreciated during our stay. The staff were friendly and professional throughout and the manager did her best to assist when we experienced an issue with hot water. Although the timing meant moving rooms was no longer practical, she kindly arranged access to another room so I could shower after returning from a day of diving. The location at the northern tip of the island is peaceful and the jetty is nice. During low tide it is possible to walk around to the main Nungwi beach area, otherwise it is only a short taxi ride away.

Unfortunately, the property itself is quite different to the luxury of the photos. While the rooms were in good condition, the pool and common areas are tired and in need of major refurbishment and maintenance. We visited during low season in May, which made the resort feel very quiet and somewhat lacking in atmosphere. The breakfast buffet was also disappointing compared to other properties we stayed at in Zanzibar, particularly the limited selection of fresh local fruit. I wouldn’t discourage people from staying here, but I would suggest arriving with realistic expectations. The resort has great foundations and could be fantastic again with significant investment and renovation.

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SoukaïnafrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Le personnel excellent La réactivité La nourriture La mer La localisation

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AmayayikeKE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Good"

6.0
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MwambazmZM
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Beautiful"

10.0

Everything was nice we loved it

Well trained stuff

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سنوسيsaSA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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DianakeKE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 7, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Amazing!!! The staff were superbarb. Faustine and the lady at the hotel can't remember her name. Our nickname was baby 😅😅

Everything was amazing!!!!! We would just request refill of shower and bar soap and also consider the disposable shower caps.

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MagamekeKE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 6, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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MakekauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Quite and peaceful stay at Essque Zalu"

7.0

Grounds, pool, jetty and generally the reception staff

Hotel restaurant and service was not up to standard. The price for the food quality was not meeting expectations

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GokcetrTR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Decorations and our room was great

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RayanasnSN
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

L’hôtel est vraiment magnifique, c’est déjà un cadre paradisiaque mais la beauté de l’hôtel rend l’expérience encore plus belle. Sans parler de l’accueil et de l’hospitalité de l’ensemble du staff sans exception. Ils étaient à nos petits soins pour rendre notre séjour le plus agréable possible. Si jamais vous hésitiez vous pouvez arrêtez et réservez tout de suite. J’allais oublier le standing des chambres, elle sont juste somptueuse, avec une petite terrasse privé juste devant, les chambres sont agences de sorte que vous ayez la terrasse privé. De plus il y a un service de chambre qui vous prépare la chambre la nuit. Vraiment impeccable Merci encore Esque Zalu Sante !

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