Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Welcome to Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Discover a destination off the coast of Tanzania, steeped in legend and mystery, an evocation of the exotic. Stroll the tumbling streets of Swahili, inhale the lingering fragrance of the spice plantations. At Essque Zalu Zanzibar hotel, create your own personal paradise, your own kind of luxury, an experience of a lifetime.

Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. It offers direct access to the beach. Combining contemporary and Swahili design, the spacious suites are housed under a traditional Makuti roof. They either have views of the ocean or the garden from a balcony or a terrace.All suites are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and feature a spacious bedroom, a living area and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Surrounded by the ocean, The Jetty offers modern Arabic cuisine. Fine dining can be enjoyed at A La Carte and The Market Kitchen serves culinary cuisine. Snacks, cocktails and refreshments are available at the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty and The Baobab Bar.

Room

Essque Zalu Zanzibar feature 40 suites, as well as nine three and four-bedroom villas from which to choose from, all of which boast views of the Indian Ocean, or the lush, tropical gardens. The hotel itself has been carefully constructed to the make the most of these breath-taking views: an idyllic turquoise lagoon, the tranquil ocean, and the expansive flourishing gardens. Across the board, this Zanzibar resort makes use of a neutral colour scheme and traditional artwork – embracing the simplicity and serenity of an island lifestyle. Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds. Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Dining

Satisfy your taste buds with a choice of three distinctive Zanzibar restaurants, showcasing a range of traditional and international dishes and catering to a broad variety of tastes. Enjoy home-cooked food in the rustic Market Kitchen and treat yourself with a scrumptious Arabian feast overlooking the water at The Jetty.   As the name suggests, the Baobab Bar allows guests to enjoy their choice of beverage under the shade of a magnificent Baobab Tree. The Jetty is an Essque standout, set right on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean, with achingly beautiful views.  Should you prefer to have the drinks come to you, simply dial a mixologist to come directly to your suite and shake-up your very own tailor-made cocktail.

Recreation

Both the island of Zanzibar, and Essque Zalu Zanzibar itself feature a wide range both relaxing and invigorating activities for guests to partake in. Amble through Stone Town, or tour the famous spice plantations. Explore the local marine life in a Zanzibar scuba diving or snorkelling trip. Try out the water sport activities on the island, or visit the 2 marine turtle sanctuaries beside the hotel. For a more relaxing range of activities, take a walk on the beach, swim in the ocean, or simply unwind in our on-site world class spa.