Welcome to Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Discover a destination off the coast of Tanzania, steeped in legend and mystery, an evocation of the exotic. Stroll the tumbling streets of Swahili, inhale the lingering fragrance of the spice plantations.
At Essque Zalu Zanzibar hotel, create your own personal paradise, your own kind of luxury, an experience of a lifetime.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. It offers direct access to the beach.
Combining contemporary and Swahili design, the spacious suites are housed under a traditional Makuti roof. They either have views of the ocean or the garden from a balcony or a terrace.All suites are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and feature a spacious bedroom, a living area and a bathroom with bidet and shower.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Surrounded by the ocean, The Jetty offers modern Arabic cuisine. Fine dining can be enjoyed at A La Carte and The Market Kitchen serves culinary cuisine. Snacks, cocktails and refreshments are available at the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty and The Baobab Bar.
Room
Essque Zalu Zanzibar feature 40 suites, as well as nine three and four-bedroom villas from which to choose from, all of which boast views of the Indian Ocean, or the lush, tropical gardens. The hotel itself has been carefully constructed to the make the most of these breath-taking views: an idyllic turquoise lagoon, the tranquil ocean, and the expansive flourishing gardens. Across the board, this Zanzibar resort makes use of a neutral colour scheme and traditional artwork – embracing the simplicity and serenity of an island lifestyle. Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds. Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Garden Suite
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Superior Garden Suite
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Ocean View Suite
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Seafront Suite
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1 Bedroom Garden Villa
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1 Bedroom Seafront Villa
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2 Bedroom Garden Villa
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2 Bedroom Seafront Villa
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
DOUBLE SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
Double or Twin SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SINGLE GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
SINGLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SINGLE SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
SINGLE SEA VIEW
SEA VIEW
SEA VIEW
SUITE GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
SUITE GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BED
GARDEN VIEW KING BED
GARDEN VIEW KING BED
SUITE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
SUITE OCEAN VIEW KING BED
OCEAN VIEW KING BED
OCEAN VIEW KING BED
SUITE OCEAN FRONT
OCEAN FRONT
OCEAN FRONT
SUITE SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
SEA FRONT
SUITE STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
SUITE SUPERIOR
SUPERIOR
SUPERIOR
SUITE SEA VIEW
SEA VIEW
SEA VIEW
SUITE WITH VIEWS
WITH VIEWS
WITH VIEWS
SUITE OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
VILLA THREE BEDROOMS
THREE BEDROOMS
THREE BEDROOMS
VILLA CAPACITY 6 THREE BEDROOM
CAPACITY 6 THREE BEDROOM
CAPACITY 6 THREE BEDROOM
VILLA OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
OCEAN VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
VILLA SEA VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
SEA VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
SEA VIEW THREE BEDROOMS
VILLA FOUR BEDROOMS
FOUR BEDROOMS
FOUR BEDROOMS
VILLA CAPACITY 8 FOUR BEDROOMS
CAPACITY 8 FOUR BEDROOMS
CAPACITY 8 FOUR BEDROOMS
VILLA GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
VILLA GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
VILLA OCEAN VIEW KING BED
OCEAN VIEW KING BED
OCEAN VIEW KING BED
VILLA WITH KITCHENETTE WITH VIEWS
WITH KITCHENETTE WITH VIEWS
WITH KITCHENETTE WITH VIEWS
VILLA OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
VILLA FOUR BEDROOMS
FOUR BEDROOMS
FOUR BEDROOMS
VILLA OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
OCEAN VIEW
Dining
Satisfy your taste buds with a choice of three distinctive Zanzibar restaurants, showcasing a range of traditional and international dishes and catering to a broad variety of tastes. Enjoy home-cooked food in the rustic Market Kitchen and treat yourself with a scrumptious Arabian feast overlooking the water at The Jetty. As the name suggests, the Baobab Bar allows guests to enjoy their choice of beverage under the shade of a magnificent Baobab Tree. The Jetty is an Essque standout, set right on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean, with achingly beautiful views. Should you prefer to have the drinks come to you, simply dial a mixologist to come directly to your suite and shake-up your very own tailor-made cocktail.
Restaurant
Local organic produce is at the root of all dishes served up at the Market Kitchen – a rustic restaurant serving up local, yet cosmopolitan fare…
Baobab Bar
Enjoy a drink or two under the shade of the magnificent Baobab tree and let our mixiologist impress you with his special cocktail of the day.
Restaurant
Local organic produce is at the root of all dishes served up at the Market Kitchen – a rustic restaurant serving up local, yet cosmopolitan fare. Simple gastronomic spread including crisp salads, cured meats, fresh seafood, bread straight from the oven, as well as mouth-watering cheeses and desserts. Elsewise, create your own personal culinary journey featuring a range of organic produce and fresh, hand-picked ingredients from local growers
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Enjoy a drink or two under the shade of the magnificent Baobab tree and let our mixiologist impress you with his special cocktail of the day.
View on mapRecreation
Both the island of Zanzibar, and Essque Zalu Zanzibar itself feature a wide range both relaxing and invigorating activities for guests to partake in. Amble through Stone Town, or tour the famous spice plantations. Explore the local marine life in a Zanzibar scuba diving or snorkelling trip. Try out the water sport activities on the island, or visit the 2 marine turtle sanctuaries beside the hotel. For a more relaxing range of activities, take a walk on the beach, swim in the ocean, or simply unwind in our on-site world class spa.
Sea Sports
Next to the hotel, sea sport activities include scuba diving, jet-ski and parasailing. All of our Zanzibar water sport activities are provided by East…
Spa
Our Zanzibar spa treatment facilities include various treatment venues - two dual treatment rooms, four single rooms, Hydro shower room and two relaxa…
Sea Sports
Next to the hotel, sea sport activities include scuba diving, jet-ski and parasailing. All of our Zanzibar water sport activities are provided by East Africa Diving.
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Our Zanzibar spa treatment facilities include various treatment venues - two dual treatment rooms, four single rooms, Hydro shower room and two relaxation areas. The wet-areas offer a sauna and steam room.
View on mapWedding/Honeymoon
With spacious, stunning ceremony and reception venues, a number of luxurious accommodation options, an outstanding team of coordinators, as well as breath-taking scenery for photographs, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is the ideal location of a romantic, Zanzibar wedding.
Wedding
Zanzibar itself is romantic enough without any embellishments, featuring lingering golden sunsets, sublime weather and a stunning coastline for the ba…
Wedding
Zanzibar itself is romantic enough without any embellishments, featuring lingering golden sunsets, sublime weather and a stunning coastline for the backdrop to a perfectly relaxed and memorable day. All this sets the scene for a tranquil and fulfilling marriage. Beach weddings are the most popular choice for weddings in Zanzibar, and many a bride at Essque Zalu Zanzibar has repeated her nuptials, barefoot under her elaborate designer gown, overlooking the crystal-blue ocean. The gorgeous sunset and cooler temperatures are an outstanding feature of these weddings, and photographs taken in this light are nothing less than spectacular.
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Location
Located approximately one hours' drive from the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in the coastal and picturesque village of Nungwi.