Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel - Nungwi

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Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel - Nungwi
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.4
Location8.3
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families30%
Groups16%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.4
Location8.3
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families30%
Groups16%
Solo8%

Luxury beachfront resort in Nungwi with the highest makuti thatched roof on the island

Suites & Residences

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers 40 suites and 8 residences with ocean or garden views. All accommodations sit under the highest makuti thatched roof on the island, combining contemporary and Swahili design. Each suite has a spacious bedroom, living area, and bathroom with bidet and shower.

Dining & Bars

The hotel operates three restaurants: The Jetty for modern Arabic cuisine over the ocean, A La Carte for fine dining, and The Market Kitchen for culinary cuisine. Three bars serve drinks, including the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty, and The Baobab Bar. The rooftop bar offers sunset views.

Spa & Wellness

Zalu spa provides a range of massages, beauty treatments, a sauna, and a hydro shower room. Guests have access to a fitness centre and can book yoga classes. The spa also offers body treatments, facials, and couple's massage packages.

Activities & Entertainment

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers Swahili cooking lessons at the Maisha Cookery Studio. On-site activities include diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and guided walking tours. Evenings feature live music, themed dinner nights, and entertainment at the beach.

Business & Events

Zalu Zanzibar provides state-of-the-art business facilities and meeting spaces for corporate events. Dedicated event planning services handle tailored individual and group gatherings. The property also offers fax/photocopying and audio-visual equipment for conferences.

  • Rooms: 40 suites and 8 residences under the highest makuti roof on the island
  • Dining: three restaurants including The Jetty over the ocean
  • Wellness: Zalu spa with sauna, hydro shower, and yoga
  • Activities: Swahili cooking lessons at Maisha Cookery Studio
  • Beach: direct access to Nungwi Beach with private sun loungers
  • Business: state-of-the-art meeting facilities for corporate events
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
from 04:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Russian, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:47
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Standard Sea side King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Three-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    9 persons
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's pool

Kids club

Private beach

Beach access

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 148 £
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
✈️ Distance to airport 62.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mnarani Natural Aquarium
500 m
Zanzibar African tours and Safaris
580 m
Restaurant
Ubora Restaurant & Bar
1.2 km

Reviews of Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel

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FAQ about Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel?
During their stay at the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel guests can visit MyBlue beach (2.7 km), ZanziYoga (2.2 km) as well as The Panje Project (2.3 km) among others.
Can we park our car at Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel?
Yes, Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel provides parking spaces on site.
Does the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:30 and check out from 07:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
How much does a room at this comfortable hotel cost?
The prices at this comfortable hotel start from $302.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel?
At the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel comprise?
The comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel provides such room types as Beachfront Suite, Four-Bedroom Villa, and Three-Bedroom Villa.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel?
Specific suites at the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel boast views of the sea and feature complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe for security reasons.
Does the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel there are accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Are there any facilities for children at this comfortable hotel?
Yes, guests with children will have access to cots and high chairs available at this comfortable hotel.
Which facilities does the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel provide?
Top locations of the comfortable 5-star Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel hotel include a convenience store and a lobby area, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Which children services are offered at the hotel?
For guests staying at the hotel with their children, babysitting service will be very useful.
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