Overview
Luxury beachfront resort on Nungwi Beach with the island's highest makuti thatched roof
Accommodations
Essque Zalu offers 40 suites and 8 residences with ocean or garden views, each housed under the island's highest makuti thatched roof. All suites include a spacious bedroom, a living area, and a bathroom with bidet, with either a balcony or terrace looking over the Indian Ocean or the gardens. The Waterfront Cottage stands out with its two-storey layout and large balcony with hammocks that extend over the water at high tide.
Dining
Three restaurants operate on site: The Jetty serves modern Arabic cuisine overlooking the ocean, A La Carte offers fine dining, and The Market Kitchen provides varied culinary cuisine. Three bars include the 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty Bar, and The Baobab Bar for drinks and snacks. Guests can also join Swahili cooking lessons at the Maisha Cookery Studio to learn local dishes.
Wellness & Spa
Zalu spa provides a full menu of massages, body scrubs, wraps, facials, and couples treatments, along with a sauna and a hydro shower room. The fitness centre is equipped with modern machines and offers yoga classes, a personal trainer, and free water during workouts. Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area.
Activities & Entertainment
On-site activities include diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, bike tours, and billiards, plus evening entertainment with live music and themed dinner nights. The hotel provides a kids club, children's playground, indoor play area, and board games for families. A free daily shuttle runs to Kendwa Beach for swimming and water sports, and the rooftop bar offers sunset views over the ocean.
Business & Events
Essque Zalu Zanzibar has state-of-the-art business facilities and meeting spaces suitable for corporate retreats and exclusive events. The hotel offers tailored event planning and dedicated facilities for individual and group functions, including a full-service conference team. In addition, the concierge arranges airport transfers, currency exchange, and access to a minimarket on site.
- Accommodations: 40 suites and 8 residences under the island's highest makuti roof
- Dining: 3 restaurants including The Jetty with modern Arabic cuisine
- Wellness: Zalu spa with sauna, hydro shower, and full-body treatments
- Activities: Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and Swahili cooking classes
- Family: Kids club, children's playground, and daily shuttle to Kendwa Beach
- Business: State-of-the-art meeting spaces for corporate retreats and events
Rooms and availability
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Max:9 persons
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Sea view
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Shower
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Private pool
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Max:8 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
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Garden view
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Shower
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Private pool
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Kids club
Beach access
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 200 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 39.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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