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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
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar was absolutely incredible from start to finish and exceeded all of our expectations for our honeymoon. The rooms were outstanding, beautifully presented, cleaned every day to an exceptionally high standard, and were even specially decorated for our arrival as we were celebrating our honeymoon. It was such a thoughtful touch that made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The facilities throughout the resort were brilliant and the location is perfect for exploring Zanzibar and enjoying activities such as safaris, Mnemba Island trips, quad biking and much more. One of the highlights of our stay was the private dinner under the stars on our final night. At $150, it was exceptional value for money. We enjoyed an amazing three-course meal prepared by our own personal Italian chef, and every dish was fantastic. A special thank you goes to our personal server, Mahmoud, who went above and beyond to make our final night unforgettable. He beautifully decorated and personalised our table and made us feel so special during the last evening of our honeymoon. His service was outstanding and we genuinely could not have asked for anything more. Every member of staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and caring, and it was clear that they genuinely wanted every guest to have the best possible experience during their stay. We had the most amazing time in Zanzibar and will definitely be returning in the years to come. We would highly recommend Essque Zalu Zanzibar to anyone visiting Zanzibar, whether for a honeymoon, special occasion or simply a relaxing getaway. Thank you to everyone at Essque Zalu Zanzibar for making our honeymoon so special and giving us memories that will last a lifetime. Room 56 😊 Dan & Louise
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Location is perfect , not too far from the beach or a market , the rooms were spacious and kept clean they also have a turn down services , the food had a country theme each evening , breakfast was phenomenal , the staff were friendly but two staff members stood out the most mateo he was at the pool , he was kind , he took time to get to know my husband and he helped us choose the best activities last but not least was Islam he remembered us every single day by name , he was so kind , helpful and accommodating he works as server but I hope he moves up and becomes part of management his a wonderful person if I could take him back to South Africa I would , I would like to recommend Essque Zalu to anybody and if you come here please ask for Mateo and Islam they make it worth the stay ! I hope Essque Zalu gives them a raise I will be returning solely on how they treated my husband and I
Zarah H - South Africa
An amazing experience at the hotel, the hotel is gorgeous, the team is pure friendly and helpful, we had a wonderful stay Thank you so much
sandradW3483AG
We had an amazing honeymoon at the Essque Zalu. Amazing cottages with stunning views and very comfortable hotel. We will definitely come back.
Trip09566903135
Such an amazing place❤️ the sea view and the pool is to die for its like u don't have to visit any other place it's that good
Sonam T
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