10/10 Exceptional
Very satisfied with the hotel and the service. A lovely pool area with a great pool bar. Our stay at the hotel was perfect for us.
Anders
Anders, 15-night trip
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Luxury hotel with spa, near Nungwi Beach
Near Nungwi Beach, Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes offers the perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Unwind on the white sand beach or by one of the pools with sun loungers, indulge in a spa treatment, and enjoy a delicious meal at one of two restaurants. With free WiFi and a daily manager’s reception, this luxury hotel has left guests feeling pampered.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free children's club
- Free supervised childcare
- Free beach shuttle
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Beach towels
For families (6)
- Children stay free
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Children's club (free)
- Playground on site
- Separate dining area
Why we love this property
Spa sanctuary
A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body treatments, and facials in dedicated rooms. Couples enjoy special spaces. A sauna, steam room, and garden await.
Luxury garden paradise
Wander through the hotel's lush gardens or savor meals with garden, ocean, or poolside views. Curated decor enhances this luxury experience.
Premium sleep retreat
Drift to dreamland on premium bedding in rooms with curated decor. Blackout drapes, turndown service, and in-room massages ensure blissful slumber.
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Partial Sea View Suite King
Very good
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
- Partial ocean view
- 614 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Partial Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
- Partial ocean view
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 4 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Garden View Suite King
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
- Garden view
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Seafront Suite
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
- Sea view
- 605 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Superior Garden View Suite King
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
- Garden view
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom
Exceptional
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
- Garden view
- 3229 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
- Sea view
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds
Partial Sea View Villa 4 Bedroom
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
- Partial ocean view
- 3767 sq ft
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds
Garden View Suite King
- Sleeps 2
Superior Garden View Suite King
- Sleeps 2
Partial Ocean View Suite King
- Sleeps 2
Seafront Suite
- Sleeps 2
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
- Garden view
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Garden View Suite Twin
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Partial Sea View Suite Twin
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
- Partial ocean view
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed
Sea View Villa 3 Bedroom
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
- Sea view
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Superior Garden View Suite Twin
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Honeymoon Garden View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
- Sea view
- 614 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom
- Sleeps 8
Garden View Villa 3 Bedroom
- Sleeps 6
Garden View Villa 4 Bedroom
- Sleeps 8
Partial Ocean View Villa 3 Bedroom
- Sleeps 6
Partial Ocean View Villa 4 Bedroom
- Sleeps 8
Partial Ocean View Suite Twin
- Sleeps 2
Garden View Suite Twin
- Sleeps 2
Superior Garden View Suite Twin
- Sleeps 2
Honeymoon Garden View
- Sleeps 2
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Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar Reviews
Excellent
9.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The pool area was amazing, wonderful, and great, with some even having a pool bar. (6 reviews)
- The dining options were great, with top-notch food and excellent service from the waitstaff, head of dining, and chef. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Great
Eduardo
Eduardo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Amazing and friendly staff
Philip
Philip, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Had a absolutely beautiful stay. The rooms are beautiful and the staff was amazing. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options at the buffet.
Mareike
Mareike, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
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Hedda Vinje
Hedda Vinje, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The location and the staff. The pool area was amazing
Susanne
Susanne, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Service was slow, except at their main restaurant. Also, I really missed bacon and pork choices at breakfast. This resort caters to an international clientele. I feel they should have been made available.
Alma
Alma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing hotel
Excellent stay in Essque Zalu Hotel with our family.
The view, the food and the peaceful atmosphere was just amazing.
It was beyond our expectations for our first trip to Zanzibar
Thanks a lot Amina for taking good care of us during our amazing stay at Essque
Yannick
Yannick, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel was beautiful, the food was great, and the staff was wonderful. Asante Sana
Daryll
Daryll, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and peaceful resort. The jetty restaurant had nice food and hotel staff a very nice and accommodating. Moureen from reception is amazing. We hope to visit again soon
Marwa
Marwa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful hotel. Would certainly stay again.
Melanie
Melanie, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place with a luxury feeling
Great place! Very nice Villa and pool area. BBQ buffé and Entertainment team every night
Jonas
Jonas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful experience and great staff with wonderful service. Rooms are very clean and dining options are great
Ravi
Ravi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing stay
Lovely hotel, huge room very comfortable, amazing swimming pool, delicious food. It was quiet at the hotel, we used the spa twice which was amazing, and the service was great - everyone amazing at their jobs!
Aaron
Aaron, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
The property is gorgeous and the staff are super friendly. The food could have been a bit better and the beds were really hard. I would definitely stay here again.
Victoria
Victoria, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Zanzibar. The staff were amazing, catering to every need we had and the food was top notch. In particular, the waitstaff, the head of dining and the chef were amazing. Beautiful pool. Everything you’d want on a family vacation
robert
robert, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
The hotel is a bit dated. The food is mediocre. If you want a beach to swim in they do not have one. You will need to be transported to another beach where you will have to pay for seats. For the price you are better off staying in a hotel with a beach you can swim in. There are much better options in more convenient areas. This hotel is out of the way and not close to anything. Everything is at least an hour away or more. I would not stay at the hotel.
Christian
Christian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Superb hotel with a relax feeling. Food is simple but outstanding, every meal is different. Staff is super nice and friendly. It is romantic but also family friendly.
alec
alec, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing hotel with amazing crew. Shout out Souleman👍
Hayriye Gul
Hayriye Gul, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff were excellent, property was incredible, food was really good. Short distance from Nungwi beach. Highly recommend this place, view is fabulous. The shop onsite is very expensive with limited choice but overall 5*.
michelle ann
michelle ann, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wow, words cannot express the service and attention to detail by the staff. Everything was immaculate and we did not have to worry about anything. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly and will definitily return.
Iddriss
Iddriss, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
This is not a family friendly property. The playarea looks like it was never updated. The activities listed never happened. Hilariously, there was a total of 1 ONE highchair in the entire resort. While some of the staff did their best to accommodate out requests, most of them either did not know their tasks and the rest forgot their tasks.
chaitally
chaitally, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Professional, attentive and responsive staff.
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Perfect Stay
I will be recommending this hotel to friends and family visiting Zanzibar as I am confident they will love it. Every part of the experience was perfect and executed to a very high standard. The service was incredible and made a lasting impression. The rooms were made up beautifully and the food was delicious. The team at this hotel were the best I have experienced. If you’re looking for opulence and a lovely stay, this is the place to book.
Leena
Leena, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Was exceptional stay. Just be careful though if you have halfboard, drinks are not included. (Water and fizzy drinks). We were charged $31 additional.
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