Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Rated 8.3 in 476 reviews. 89 rooms.

★★★★★

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is an intimate boutique destination nestled in a natural cove in the north east coast of Zanzibar. Essque Zalu Zanzibar combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. This boutique hotel has
the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean to one side and lush green forest to the other, and there is just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air.

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.

Guests can choose from a variety of massages and beauty treatments at Zalu, which also offers a sauna and a hydro shower room.

Other facilities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar include a fitness centre, an art gallery, a kids club, meeting facilities and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, diving and snorkelling.

The resort is 63 km from Zanzibar International Airport and 58 km from Stone Town. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Spa Facilities

  • Spa facilities
  • Steam room
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Foot bath
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Back massage
  • Neck massage
  • Foot massage
  • Couples massage
  • Head massage
  • Hand massage
  • Full body massage
  • Massage chair
  • Fitness
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach
  • Sauna
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Hammam
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private beach area
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Open-air bath
  • Beauty Services
  • Facial treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap

Available Rooms

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near Essque Zalu Zanzibar

  1. Paradise Beach Bar

    80 m from hotel

  2. The Jetty

    Enjoy a drink while watching the sun going down or spend some time during the day far away from the crowd. Ask John the barman for any drink, he knows how to mix'em.

    260 m from hotel

  3. Mnarani Beach Cottages

    Everything perfect👌

    292 m from hotel

  4. Nungwi Beach Zanzibar

    If you want to rest and enjoy the place, this is not your beach. A lot of beach boys around the mzungu people (like one each 3 minuts)

    409 m from hotel

  5. Nungwi Beach

    Great #beaches and loads of #restaurants to choose from

    1.0 km from hotel

  6. Gerry's Bar-Nungwi Beach Zanzibar

    Live reage music on Tuesdays . Be aware of prostitutes and boys that will insist on staying in line for you to get a beer - if you give them money no drink is going to return to you; p

    1.2 km from hotel
    Nungwi Beach

  7. Mangi's Bar

    Amazing place to enjoy sea food and sunset at nungwi area

    1.8 km from hotel

  8. Nungwi Inn

    fish was overcooked and too many flies... :(

    1.8 km from hotel

  9. Sunset Lounge & Bar

    Cafe moresco is quite underrated. Also coral cave for dinner is fantastic!

    2.9 km from hotel
    Gemma Dell'Est Hotel Resort

  10. Sunset Bungalows

    Serengeti beer is nice one!

    3.6 km from hotel

  11. Kendwa Beach

    Clear blue ocean and white warm sand. Paradise!

    3.9 km from hotel