Essque Zalu Zanzibar

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Seaside sanctuary in northern Zanzibar

Stunning seawater pool overlooks Zanzibar's tranquil northern tip, creating a postcard-perfect escape. Two restaurants serve fresh, flavorful local cuisine. Attentive staff address guests by name from day one, even arranging special touches like birthday cakes during dinner.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P16,780
P22,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a wall-mounted light, and wooden flooring.

Partial Sea View Suite King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A two-story house with a thatched roof, a swimming pool, and a covered patio area.

Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

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

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, a window with a view, and curtains.

Seafront Suite

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

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Garden View Suite King

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

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A bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and pier.

Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a chair, and a table.

Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and chairs.

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

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

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A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Garden View Suite Twin

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Partial Sea View Suite Twin

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

  • Partial ocean view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and pier.

Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Garden View Suite Twin

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, wooden flooring, a large mirror, and a white sink with red flowers.

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A room with a bed, wooden beams, a hanging canopy, a patterned wall, and a bench.

Honeymoon Garden View

  • Sea view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    5 min drive
  • Zava Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
  • Located close to Kendwa Beach, Essque Zalu Zanzibar provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
    • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bidets
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on Nov 14, 2026 start from P16,780, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Essque Zalu Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Essque Zalu Zanzibar located?

This family-friendly Nungwi hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinarily attentive staff with personable service. We enjoyed the spicy sauce and Flora went out of her way to make a specific batch to take with us. Elias was also friendly and knew when to circle back to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in Zanzibar !! Wonderful rooms and villas, delicious food (breakfast and dinner), fresh fruit and freshly made meals. Quiet environment, lovely swimming pool and friendly staff. Hotel is clean, very well located and installations are beautiful (very authentic). We just loved our time there !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Property is beautiful but there is no swimmable beach. They have a shuttle to another resort but they only do it twice a day, You have to pay $10 each but it is consummable, You can use the chairs and umbrellas but by the time you get there after 11 they are all occupied, if you don’t care about the beach then its ok. They have a nice pool and a jetty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Amenities, friendly staff and the spacious rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very satisfied with the hotel and the service. A lovely pool area with a great pool bar. Our stay at the hotel was perfect for us.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Amazing and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a absolutely beautiful stay. The rooms are beautiful and the staff was amazing. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options at the buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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The location and the staff. The pool area was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and peaceful resort. The jetty restaurant had nice food and hotel staff a very nice and accommodating. Moureen from reception is amazing. We hope to visit again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel

Excellent stay in Essque Zalu Hotel with our family. The view, the food and the peaceful atmosphere was just amazing. It was beyond our expectations for our first trip to Zanzibar Thanks a lot Amina for taking good care of us during our amazing stay at Essque
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful experience and great staff with wonderful service. Rooms are very clean and dining options are great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with a luxury feeling

Great place! Very nice Villa and pool area. BBQ buffé and Entertainment team every night
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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The property is gorgeous and the staff are super friendly. The food could have been a bit better and the beds were really hard. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Zanzibar. The staff were amazing, catering to every need we had and the food was top notch. In particular, the waitstaff, the head of dining and the chef were amazing. Beautiful pool. Everything you’d want on a family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were excellent, property was incredible, food was really good. Short distance from Nungwi beach. Highly recommend this place, view is fabulous. The shop onsite is very expensive with limited choice but overall 5*.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow, words cannot express the service and attention to detail by the staff. Everything was immaculate and we did not have to worry about anything. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly and will definitily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Perfect Stay

I will be recommending this hotel to friends and family visiting Zanzibar as I am confident they will love it. Every part of the experience was perfect and executed to a very high standard. The service was incredible and made a lasting impression. The rooms were made up beautifully and the food was delicious. The team at this hotel were the best I have experienced. If you’re looking for opulence and a lovely stay, this is the place to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was wonderful! They were very accommodating and were constantly checking in to make sure that I was having a good time. The manager (owner?) remembered me by name from day one and took the extra step of sending me a birthday cake during my dinner, both of which were a really nice touch. The room was stunning and so spacious! And the pool was wonderful. It was really nice to be able to walk down to the beach at low tide and go out into the ocean. Highly recommend this property! The staff alone is reason enough to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful intimate hotel.

Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff and a great General Manager Mr Aditya. Celebrated a birthday was very thoughtful and kind to provide a delicious cake with a chorus. Decorated our bed with flowers and birthday message. The pool and service is excellent. Can only swim when low tide but a shuttle is offered for a fee of $10 that can be used at Neigbour resort. The water in my bathroom was lukewarm only. Highly recommend and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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The place was beautiful, the staff was amazing and the food was good however, we were given a room that had no working phone even though we booked months in advance. The food tasted great but sometimes the dinner was cold! The noise from the renovations was distracting and the closed off parts of the resort were an inconvenience as we were not able to fully enjoy the property. The staff however was superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Here's a review based on your inputs: --- **A Memorable Stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar** My recent stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar was nothing short of exceptional. The resort is located in a stunning, picturesque setting with breathtaking views that make every moment feel like a postcard. The beautiful location, combined with the tranquil atmosphere, provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The food at the resort was delightful, offering a variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. Each meal was a culinary experience, with fresh ingredients and flavors that truly captured the essence of Zanzibar. What made the stay even more special was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Mr. Aditya, in particular, was always reachable and ensured that every detail of our stay was taken care of. His attentiveness and commitment to guest satisfaction made us feel truly valued. Overall, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a gem that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway. I can’t wait to return! --- This review highlights the key aspects you mentioned while adding a personal touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

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The staff are unaccommodating. The internet is poor in the rooms and limited in the common areas around the property so if you need to access the internet for an extended period forget about it. We were told daily that someone would come fix the internet. I asked for space that I could do some business on my computer, just quiet and good internet access, simple answer was “we don’t have that” as I walked by an empty conference room. The air conditioner in the room might as well been non-existent as the fan is the only breeze and air circulation in the room. And the ceiling fan was missing in the bedroom. My friend’s door lock was not working in the evening and the solution for the problem was “you can’t leave your room” until staff is able to fix it the next day. The hotel itself is out of the way from major attractions so be prepared to spend for taxi services. I would not use the hotel transportation as it was more than half the price than a local car service. For example, the Rock restaurant will be $200 plus a waiting fee. I found the Paje area is suited better for travelers. The grounds and entertainment lackluster. The food is fair but lacked options but get there early as birds and flies swarm the dining area but no one seems to acknowledge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026