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Breathe in the crisp, refreshing ocean air and breathe out all the stresses of the world, then open your eyes to the serene and breathtaking beauty of Essque Zalu Zanzibar - part of the Lifestyle collection Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Overlooking powder white sands and the shimmering Indian Ocean, nestled in a cove on the Northeast tip of Zanzibar, this fabulous resort is a true island paradise. Amidst the gorgeous beach and lush gardens, nine stunning villas offer complete luxury and supreme comfort. Beautifully gleaming wooden floors lead through a bright and inviting space, crafted to seamlessly blend chic modernity and the relaxing ambiance of beach life. Enjoy separate living and sleeping rooms, elegant baths and stylish kitchens, and step just outside to your very own paradise. Stretch out on your private terrace, cool off with a dip into your private pool, and gaze out over the coast as the waves roll gently ashore. At Essque Zalu Zanzibar, each day is truly this amazing.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
North East near Nungwi
Zanzibar, Tanzania
PO BOX 3151
Nearest Airport: ZNZ
Had an amazing time! Everything was 5 star!!! Loved it!
tobias g
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. What truly makes this place special is the people who work here. The entire team is warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, which creates a very welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. A special thank you goes to Amina at the reception. She is an outstanding administrator ,professional, kind, and always ready to help with anything you might need. Her attitude and positive energy made our stay even more comfortable and memorable. The hotel itself is beautiful and relaxing, but it’s the staff who make the real difference. You can feel that they truly care about their guests. Because of this experience, we would gladly return again. Highly recommended for anyone who values great hospitality.
VPChristina - Ukraine
My husband got me a getaway for my birthday at Essque Zalu , the staff was welcoming and warm from check inn to check out, my room had an amazing view it's very safe to say that I had the best birthday weekend...special thankyou to Maureen for ensuring my stay was unforgettable I will definitely be coming back
Karuchi D
The lodgings is comfortable and serene, loved these aspects. We only had breakfast on site and it was fine/good. The gym was not temperature controlled (one AC unit wasn’t working) so unusable due to how hot it was in there. Bar and tour prices were, in my opinion, above not only regional pricing norms but also US pricing for similar services. The organized tours sold were poor value, suggest doing sites on your own with an arranged driver. To our surprise, there was no beachfront for lounging and when we walked the shoreline we were mobbed by “tour operators” and gigolos.
Jenny K - Omaha, United States
It was amazing, the room are big and clean, they have a very beautiful and sileance atmosphere. The location is amazing with the view, no near all the markets but little drive with toktok or taxi and tou arraived. The people who work there always with a smile and realy take care of your stay.
Tal S
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