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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Partial Sea View Suite King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

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

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Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Seafront Suite

  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Garden View Suite King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • 3767 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Garden View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Partial Ocean View Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Seafront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

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

Garden View Suite Twin

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Partial Sea View Suite Twin

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom

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

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Garden View

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

Partial Ocean View Villa 3 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Pool | Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Partial Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 8

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Miscellaneous

Partial Ocean View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Terrace/patio

Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Property grounds

Superior Garden View Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Honeymoon Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Nungwi Beach is a short stroll from Essque Zalu Zanzibar, and other popular attractions like Kendwa Beach are within a few miles (5 km). This 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 40 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 53 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nanasi Beach Club Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden Coffee Shop Nuungwi - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Essque Zalu Zanzibar enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
40-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, dining areas, and sitting areas.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jetty Restaurant
  • Market Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Essque
Essque Zalu
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi
Essque Zanzibar
Zalu Essque
Zanzibar Essque
Zanzibar Essque Zalu
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essque Zalu Zanzibar on Dec 21, 2025 start from $261.32, 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.

What is there to do near Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

This hotel is located in Nungwi, a short 13-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and also 5 minutes on foot from Mnarani Natural Aquarium. You'll also find Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar feature a casino?

No, Essque Zalu Zanzibar doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Essque Zalu Zanzibar allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Essque Zalu Zanzibar.

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Yes, every guestroom at Essque Zalu Zanzibar comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Essque Zalu Zanzibar offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Essque Zalu Zanzibar if that's in your vacation plans.