Garden Suite
85 m²Sleeps 3Garden view
A ground-level suite set among the resort's gardens, with a private terrace and his & hers vanity areas.
Net rates on request
BEACHFRONT · FIVE STARS
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
A coral cove at Nungwi, reached by jetty, beneath the tallest Makuti roof on the island.
A cove on the north coast, built to stand out
Essque Zalu Zanzibar sits in a private cove at Nungwi, on the island's north-eastern tip, with forest at its back and the Indian Ocean at its door. The resort makes little attempt to blend into the landscape: its Makuti-thatched roof, the tallest on Zanzibar, rises over suites and villas set among the trees.
A wooden jetty runs out over the coral shoreline into the sea, doubling as one of the few spots on the island to watch both sunrise and sunset. Forty suites and eight villas, two restaurants, three bars and a spa built around African ritual complete a resort designed to be noticed rather than blended in.
LOCATIONNungwi, north coast, 1hr from Zanzibar airport (ZNZ)
ROOMS40 suites & 8 villas
BEACHCoral cove with jetty access; Kendwa beach shuttle
STYLEBold Makuti-roofed architecture
BEST FORCouples & families
Suites & villas
Four suite categories share an 85 m² footprint and a private terrace; the villas, each with its own plunge pool, run to three or four bedrooms.
Superior Garden Suite
85 m²Sleeps 3Garden view
Set on the upper floor of a two-storey bungalow, with the same garden outlook and a little more privacy above the treeline.
Net rates on request
Ocean Suite
85 m²Sleeps 3Ocean view
An uninterrupted view of the Indian Ocean from a private terrace, screened by tropical planting.
Net rates on request
Seafront Suite
85 m²Sleeps 3Seafront view
The resort's most sought-after suite category, set directly above the coral shoreline where the tide breaks close by.
Net rates on request
Garden View Villa
300+ m²Sleeps 8Garden view, private pool
Three bedrooms around a plunge pool and open living space, with a butler and private chef available on request.
Net rates on request
Partial Ocean View Villa
350+ m²Sleeps 6-8Partial ocean view, private pool
Three or four bedrooms set back from the shore among mature gardens, each catching a partial view out to sea.
Net rates on request
Seafront Villa
350+ m²Sleeps 6-8Ocean view, private pool
Three or four bedrooms directly on the water's edge, the resort's largest villas with uninterrupted ocean views.
Net rates on request
At the resort
A spa built around African ritual, a dive centre by the pool, and a dedicated children's club, all within the grounds.
Essensia Wellness Spa
Treatments built around African ritual and natural ingredients, including the two-hour Maasai Ritual and poolside massage.
Watersports Centre
PADI dive courses, kayaking, paddleboarding and deep-sea fishing, run from a centre beside the pool.
The Tinga Club
A complimentary children's club with its own pool and playground, staffed by trained coordinators around the clock.
Fitness Centre
A Technogym-equipped gym open 24 hours, with yoga sessions available by advance booking.
Where to eat
Two restaurants, including a dining room built out over the coral shoreline on the resort's own jetty, plus three bars.
SEAFOOD · SUNSET JETTY
The Jetty
A dining room built out over the water on the resort's own jetty, serving the day's seafood at sunset with cocktails and shisha to follow.
COSMOPOLITAN · ALL-DAY DINING
Market Kitchen
An open, market-style spread of crisp salads, cured meats, fresh seafood and bread from the oven, served throughout the day.
HOTEL GALLERY
Inside Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Bring a client to Essque Zalu Zanzibar
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