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Essque Zalu Zanzibar is an upscale resort located in the picturesque village of Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania. This stunning beach property offers a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a tranquil escape. Nestled between lush forests and the Indian Ocean, the resort features breathtaking views, an infinity pool, and beautifully designed accommodations that reflect authentic Zanzibar style. With exceptional service and a range of amenities, Essque Zalu Zanzibar promises an unforgettable experience for its guests.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers spacious and well-appointed villas that combine modern comfort with traditional Zanzibar architecture. Guests can choose from various room types, including ocean-view suites that provide stunning vistas of the coast. Key features include:

Luxurious villas with private balconies and ocean views

Spacious interiors featuring modern amenities

Traditional thatched roofs and elegant decor

The resort boasts three on-site restaurants and bars, offering a diverse array of culinary delights that showcase the flavors of Zanzibar. Guests can indulge in:

Fresh seafood and traditional Swahili dishes

A lavish breakfast buffet with local and international options

Personalized dining experiences in a fine dining setting

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers a range of amenities and activities designed for relaxation and adventure, including:

An expansive infinity pool overlooking the ocean

A full-service spa offering a variety of treatments

Located in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is conveniently situated near several local attractions, making it easy for guests to explore the beauty of Zanzibar. Notable nearby attractions include:

The stunning beaches of Nungwi, perfect for sunbathing and swimming

Local markets and shops offering unique crafts and souvenirs

Excursions to nearby attractions such as the Nungwi Natural Aquarium

Upscale beach property offering 3 restaurants, 3 bars & a spa, plus a pool & a kids' club.

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My stay at Essque Zalu was an unforgettable experience. The resort is truly breathtaking, nestled between the lush forest and the Indian Ocean. The infinity pool is a highlight, offering stunning views of the water, especially during sunset. The architecture of the hotel, with its traditional thatched roofs and luxurious design, creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, combining modern comfort with authentic Zanzibar style. I particularly enjoyed the ocean-view suite, which offered unparalleled views of the coast and was the perfect spot to unwind.

Service was exceptional, with attentive and friendly staff who went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The restaurants at the resort offered a variety of delicious options, from fresh seafood to traditional Swahili dishes, all beautifully presented. The breakfast buffet was abundant, and I also appreciated the personalized service at the fine dining restaurant.

The spa is another highlight— a sanctuary of calm with an extensive menu of treatments. It's the perfect way to relax after a day exploring the island or lounging by the pool.

Overall, Essque Zalu is the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and authentic Zanzibar charm. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an upscale escape in paradise.

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We spent 14 nights at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel in August 2024, and we must admit it was one of our most beautiful holidays. The hotel is stunning, with its impressive main structure and nice, comfortable, and very clean villas hidden in an amazing garden. The food served in the two restaurants is truly excellent! The giant pool is ideally located near turquoise waters and a beach that you can use to walk to Nungwi village when the tide is low. Due to the hotel's layout and capacity, it never feels crowded.

The staff is very kind, thoughtful, discreet, and professional, always happy to help with a smile. Each and every one of them made us feel at home while being well taken care of.

Lastly, in case it helps some of you, as a couple of two men, we had some concerns before going to Zanzibar based on what we had read online. At no time during our stay did we feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. We always felt welcome, both during our Stone Town tour, safari trip, and, of course, during our stay at the hotel.

We highly recommend Essque Zalu Hotel for a nice and relaxing stay in Zanzibar.

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We had a really enjoyable stay at Essque. The small boutique feel was exactly what we were looking for. The views were incredible and the grounds and property was well kept, clean and secure.

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Cannot speak highly enough of our stay at Essque Zalu resort. Location is fantastic for a relaxing break, to take walks on the beach, great rooms with stunning views of the ocean and to enjoy the culinary delights of Zanzibar food. The staff is super attentive and special thanks to Suleiman for taking such good care of our family. Also a special mention to the GM, Mr Aditya, who ensured all our needs were taken care of. Will hopefully be back again sometime soon

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Just go during the day for the views, but DO NOT STAY HERE. The hotel was built well and the service was good, however it was just so absurdly priced for any room service, bar or food. And I don’t mean vacation-margin priced within reason, I mean like they just threw out random ludacris numbers and decided to go with it. $20 for one glass of lowest quality wine, etc. Ended up paying more for food and drinks than the stay itself. The surcharges and “exchange rate” they use are a total scam.

I don’t even mind paying the highest price for the best experience, but paying Las Vegas prices in a relatively average estate without any degree of luxury was too far from reality to justify the cost, and I don’t like getting scammed. But subpar room and amenity was just not worth it. Breakfast and dinner were included but buffet style and comparable to holiday inn, with a slightly extra sprinkle of class. Also the WiFi was completely unusable, so slow, overloads from too many people using it most peak hours of the day, and you can’t even load instagram videos without it stopping to buffer. Also you can’t click 0 on the phone to go to an operator, you have to go to call log or recently dialed for it to work.

Also the night operator is running some scam and tried to charge for free water bottles and I asked for the bill then they retracted and said they’ll give it for “free.“

— I have also seen many reviews of this hotel scamming, first with surcharges, and there are at least 10 reviews I saw where money was stolen from the safe, and in very large amounts. Take your money with you everywhere you go, and don’t leave ANY valuables in the room. Looks like this hotel has some serious and dangerous issues.

Good:
-the views
-close to the turtles tour attraction
-great pool, enormous
-poolside service
-pool table although mini size so not really good
-darts, ping-pong (table tennis)
-pier and restaurant is really cool, lights up at night for good instagram pictures
-architecture is nice, gardens are done well and maintained
-staff has high level of service, trained well
-staff is also fun and creates a good vibe

Bad:
-Total scamming in every way they can
-Night manager scamming money for free items
-Too many reports of thousands of euro stolen money from safes
-be prepared to get a bill higher than your hotel cost in surcharges fees and utter nonsense
-cleaners came at 7pm during dinner time to clean??? Luckily we were there, I’m almost POSITIVE they just came to see if we were in the room so they can steal something! So suspicious and sketchy.

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Essque Zalu Zanzibar is an upscale beach property located in Nungwi, Tanzania, offering luxurious accommodations, three restaurants, three bars, a spa, a pool, and a kids' club, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

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