Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
North East near Nungwi
Zanzibar, Tanzania
PO BOX 3151
Nearest Airport: ZNZ
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Dining
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Bar & Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Spa on Property
- Walking Trails
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Beach Access
- In-Room Amenities
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Complimentary WiFi
- Activities
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Parasailing
- Nature Walks
- Yoga
- Jet Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Babysitting
- Kids Club
- Kids Spa Treatments
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Art Galleries
- Beaches
- Interests
- Beach
- Spa
Reviews for Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Disappointing experience
The hotel is far away from the public beaches, you have to take a shuttle and it’s only going and coming back twice a day, being the last one at 17:30, before the sunset so if you want to see the sunset by the beach you will need to take a taxi to come back. The first day we took the shuttle to the beach there was not shuttle to come back, we were two different groups waiting for it, when we called the hotel they said that it had already been there but there was nobody to pick up which was not true, later they said the driver took us to a different spot in the beach, they didn’t know why, and the one that had to pick us up went to the usual spot. Initially they were refusing to take responsibility for it and didn’t want to pay for the taxi to come back. The tour they organize to snorkel with dolphins is one of the most dangerous tours I have ever done, tens of boats with the engines running following three dolphins around a huge group of people. The staff in the boat didn’t have the proper sizes for our fins even though we gave our sizes to the hotel staff the day before and they didn’t have enough goggles and tubes for everyone. The hotel provides with towels to go to the beach, first 2 days they gave them to us without asking for anything, the next few days they wanted a 10$ deposit to give us a towel, which is ridiculous in a 5-star hotel and also kind of mind blowing that they do it randomly. The hotel rooms are good and quiet and breakfast is pretty good. Wouldn’t come back knowing there are other options at walking distance from Kendwa or nungwi beach but mainly for all these disappointing events.
E4453JXalejandroc - Madrid, Spain
Awesome
It's an amazing place, great views and overall great customer service.
Sharon K - Nairobi, Kenya
Zanzibar Essque
Great hotel in Zanzibar !! Wonderful rooms, delicious food (breakfast and dinner), fresh fruit and freshly made meals. Quiet environment, lovely swimming pool and friendly staff. Hotel is clean and installations are beautiful (very authentic). We just loved our time there !!
emi_cespedes - San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica
HoneyMooning @EssqueZalu
Location, is great, jetty gives a wonderful experience, staff are great especially Amina, room was really spacious and quiete, swimming pool is great, infinity experience, food was goood, place is very homely.
Filly L
Paradise of Zanzibar
I have loved the whole experience I will come back again. It’s peaceful and calm. Very relaxing. I have loved it really loved it
Sue M
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