Essque Zalu Zanzibar

From £379 / night | Tanzania / Zanzibar

5.0

Excellent

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Carefully constructed using natural and local materials, this boutique hotel on Zanzibar also takes advantage of its idyllic position ensuring that each of the 40 suites and 3 and 4 bedrooms villas have views of either the Indian Ocean or surrounding tropical gardens.

3 Room Seafront Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

300 m²

1

6

2 x King bed, 2 x Single bed

Non-smoking

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Room description

With a front row view of the ocean, this is our favorite villa. This Villa sleeps 6 guests in 2 double rooms and a twin room. They feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . The villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, which are great for dining outside. The pool area is decked with sun loungers and a dining table to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest. Cot beds are available on request.

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

4 Room Seafront Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

350 m²

1

8

3 x King bed, 2 x Single bed

Non-smoking

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With a front row view of the ocean, this is one of our favorite villas. This Villa sleeps 6 guests in 2 double rooms and a twin room. It features it's very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . The villa also boasts either a terrace or balcony, which are great for dining outside. The pool area is decked with sun loungers and a dining table to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest. Cot beds are available on request

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

3 Room Ocean View Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

300 m²

2

6

2 x King bed, 2 x Single bed

Non-smoking

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Room description

With a view of the ocean, the Villa sleeps 6 guests in 2 double rooms and a twin room. They feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . The villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, which are great for dining outside. The pool area is decked with sun loungers and a dining table to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest. Cot beds are available on request

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

4 Room Ocean View Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

350 m²

1

8

3 x King bed, 2 x Single bed

Non-smoking

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Room description

With a view of the ocean, the Villa sleeps 8 guests in 3 double rooms and a twin room. They feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . The villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, which are great for dining outside. The pool area is decked with sun loungers and a dining table to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest. Cot beds are available on request

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

3 Room Garden Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

300 m²

3

6

2 x King bed, 2 x Single bed

Non-smoking

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Room description

Each Villa sleeps 6 guests in 2 double rooms and a twin room. They feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . The villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, which are great for dining outside. The pool area is decked with sun loungers and a dining table to enjoy the warm weather to the fullest. Cot beds are available on request

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

Seafront Suite + Chic Treats in Overview

80 m²

5

3

1 x King bed, 1 x Sofa

Non-smoking

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Located on the seafront, these beautiful suites offer a king size bed with a second extra double bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. The Suite boasts a luxurious lounge and a bathroom with rain shower. These One Bedroom Suites are on the ground floor with a wooden terrace as your own personal outside space offering a front row view of the turquoise sea. Cot beds, available on request.

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

Ocean View Suite + Chic Treats in Overview

80 m²

5

3

1 x King bed, 1 x Sofa

Non-smoking

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Room description

With a view of the Ocean, these beautiful suites offer a king size bed with a second extra double bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. The Suite boasts a luxurious lounge and a bathroom with rain shower. Nestled in the garden facing the ocean, these One Bedroom Suites are on the ground floor with a wooden terrace as your own personal outside space. Cotbeds, available on request.

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

Superior Garden View Suites + Chic Treats in Overview

80 m²

13

3

1 x King bed, 1 x Sofa

Non-smoking

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Located on the first floor surrounded by luscious gardens, these suites offer a king size bed with a second double bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. With your own balcony and separate lounge area, you also have your own luxurious bathroom with rain shower and twin basin area. Cot beds available on request.

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

Garden View Suite + Chic Treats in Overview

80 m²

17

3

1 x King bed, 1 x Sofa

Non-smoking

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Room description

These beautiful suites offer a king size bed with a second extra double bed, sleeping a maximum of 3 adults. The Suite boasts a luxurious lounge and a bathroom with shower. Surrounded by luscious garden views these One Bedroom Suites are ground floor with a wooden terrace as your own personal outside space. Cotbeds, available on request.

Room amenities
Double Basins, Travel Adaptors, Patio.

Need help? Speak to our Reservations Team on +44 203 397 0085 or email us
Opening Hours 09.00 - 18.00 Monday - Friday (UK time)
Overview

Why so chic?
Why travel experts chose this hotel

world class spa

relaxed island vibe

kids club for 4-12 year olds

Chic Treats
Only when you book with Chic

20% off spa treatments

room upgrade

early check-in/out

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is, as the name suggests, a hip beachside hideaway on Zanzibar, the exotic honeymoon island just off the coast of Tanzania. Situated on the north east coast of Zanzibar this idyllic boutique hotel is everything you could wish for from a romantic holiday in the sun.

Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the island is steeped in mystery and history from the exotic spice plantations to the tumbling streets of Swahili.

Awards

'Best for Romance', Condé Nast Johansens Awards - 2017

Best Luxury Honeymoon Hotel, World Luxury Hotel Awards - 2017

World Luxury Spa Award - 2016

Dining
You won't go hungry during your stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar as there are 3 restaurants to choose from showcasing local as well as international cuisine. Market Kitchen serves simple delicious food available all day long including fresh seafood, salads, and meats.

The Jetty is in a fantastic position right on the water and is a romantic and relaxed al fresco dining experience which focuses on fresh seafood. Here you can watch the local dhows sail by, relax with a cocktail or gaze into the sunset.

Of course, you may prefer to head to Baobab Bar for an aperitif or if you fancy a drink whilst getting ready for dinner have one of the mixologists come to you with your favourite cocktail. With a little notice, you can even book in-room dining in the luxury of your suite or villa.

Accommodation
Carefully constructed using natural and local materials, this boutique hotel on Zanzibar also takes advantage of its idyllic position ensuring that each of the 40 suites and 3 and 4 bedrooms villas have views of either the Indian Ocean or surrounding tropical gardens.

Activities
Zanzibar is known around the world as a romantic island hideaway, famous for its beautiful beaches and turquoise waters and because of its barefoot chic vibe you don't need to pack much.

You can do nothing but laze by the pool, relax on the beach or head to the world-class spa, or you can try your hand at scuba diving, snorkeling or some of the other water sports available on the island including parasailing and jet skiing.

There are two marine turtle sanctuaries right next to the hotel, worth a visit during your stay. If you are looking for advice on what to do and where to go, your Personal Navigator can put together an itinerary for you which might include a luxury safari in a game reserve, an amble through Stone Town (the oldest Swahili coastal trading town), a hike along the Marangu route or a tour of the famous spice plantations.

We love the idea of setting sail in a wooden dhow and heading for Prison Island for the day where you can sunbathe or swim alongside giant turtles, a very different setting to when it was a detention centre for African slaves.

Africology is the name of the spa which offers a holistic and organic experience for men and for women. It also offers treatments for kids whilst educating them on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, however, if you want to enjoy a pampering session in the spa you can always leave your kids (4-12-year-olds) in the Tinga Club where they will be entertained, educated and looked after.

How to get there
Taxi from Dar es Salaam city centre to airport: 20 mins to 1 hour
Flight from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 20 mins
Car from Stone Town to Essque Zalu Zanzibar: 50 mins
Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 2 hours

Nearest airport
Zanzibar International Airport, 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. (Approximately 64.2km).

Wifi information
Free Wi-fi is available.
Facilities

Air conditioning

Gardens

Spa treatments

Bar

Restaurant

Wi-fi

Air conditioning , Child friendly , Gardens , Wi-fi/Internet , Spa treatments , Weddings , Diving , Private beach , Pool , Bar , Restaurant , Babysitting
Location

Address

Nungwi, Zanzibar, 3151 Zanzibar, Tanzania

How to get there?

Taxi from Dar es Salaam city centre to airport: 20 mins to 1 hour
Flight from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 20 mins
Car from Stone Town to Essque Zalu Zanzibar: 50 mins
Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town: 2 hours

Nearest airport

Zanzibar International Airport, 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. (Approximately 64.2km).
Reviews
5.0

Excellent
- Paul Mwai
  a week ago
  
  Great getaway, Cyrus and his team were fabulous, professional and friendly. Spotlessly clean rooms and hotel.Spa is a must!
  5/5
- Salim Jetha
  3 weeks ago
  
  Lovely rooms, beautiful views, friendly staff. Draw back was being on cliff, straight access to beach was limited. Food could have been better
  4/5
- Sam Lloyd
  a month ago
  
  What can I say! Perfect hotel in a fabulous location. Great staff and amenities, food was great and loads to do. Will be returning for sure.
  5/5
- Priscillah Koech
  2 months ago
  
  Excellent Personalized services. The food was excellent and tailored to satisfaction .The serene pool with scenic ocean is something to behold. Highly recommended.
  5/5
- GiGi Meintassis
  3 months ago
  
  I don’t know how to describe this place. Any word that could describe paradise on Earth wouldn’t be enough. The actual hotel, the architecture, the people who work in this place, the room, the restaurants, their breakfast and dinner, the pool, THE VIEW ! Every single thing worked together in a magical way , for us to feel we were in Paradise. I didn’t even had to say my name upon check-in . All I did was to sit at the lounge , my husband and I were offered hibiscus juice and a refreshing towel, an actual towel, not a towelette , to clean our hands and face and relax. Minutes later the lady from the front desk called me by my last name, welcomed my husband and I in the warmest way and all I did was just to sign the paper and then a young and very polite guy showed us the way to our room. As we were walking he was introducing to the hotel and all the areas around. Once we arrived at the room I was in shock , first with the view that we had and second with the actual mini suite and the design and the decoration in had. For 3 days we were in another different world. I will never forget this experience and I will visit Essque Zalu for sure soon! I will post pictures below, so maybe they will help you to see what I am trying to say here , which actually is that I am out of words .
  5/5

Paul Mwai
a week ago

Great getaway, Cyrus and his team were fabulous, professional and friendly. Spotlessly clean rooms and hotel.Spa is a must!
5/5
Salim Jetha
3 weeks ago

Lovely rooms, beautiful views, friendly staff. Draw back was being on cliff, straight access to beach was limited. Food could have been better
4/5
Sam Lloyd
a month ago

What can I say! Perfect hotel in a fabulous location. Great staff and amenities, food was great and loads to do. Will be returning for sure.
5/5
Priscillah Koech
2 months ago

Excellent Personalized services. The food was excellent and tailored to satisfaction .The serene pool with scenic ocean is something to behold. Highly recommended.
5/5
GiGi Meintassis
3 months ago

I don’t know how to describe this place. Any word that could describe paradise on Earth wouldn’t be enough. The actual hotel, the architecture, the people who work in this place, the room, the restaurants, their breakfast and dinner, the pool, THE VIEW ! Every single thing worked together in a magical way , for us to feel we were in Paradise. I didn’t even had to say my name upon check-in . All I did was to sit at the lounge , my husband and I were offered hibiscus juice and a refreshing towel, an actual towel, not a towelette , to clean our hands and face and relax. Minutes later the lady from the front desk called me by my last name, welcomed my husband and I in the warmest way and all I did was just to sign the paper and then a young and very polite guy showed us the way to our room. As we were walking he was introducing to the hotel and all the areas around. Once we arrived at the room I was in shock , first with the view that we had and second with the actual mini suite and the design and the decoration in had. For 3 days we were in another different world. I will never forget this experience and I will visit Essque Zalu for sure soon! I will post pictures below, so maybe they will help you to see what I am trying to say here , which actually is that I am out of words .
5/5

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From £379 / night | Tanzania / Zanzibar

5.0

Excellent

3 Room Seafront Villa with Pool + Chic Treats in Overview

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