Essque Zalu Zanzibar
About this resort
Situated in Unguja North Region, this attractive resort for £60 per night is a great choice for your next trip. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Unguja North Region
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(479 Reviews)
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10.0
The staff was always available to do more to ensure our stay was enjoyable.
The wifi was erratic & disconnected quite often
10.0
I had an amazing hotel stay with friendly staff and clean, spacious rooms. The customer service was exceptional, and the comfortable amenities contributed to a pleasant experience. The hotel's convenient location and efficient check-in/out process were also noteworthy. Nonetheless, my stay was highly enjoyable, thanks to the attentive staff and the comfortable, well-maintained accommodations.
I am not sure if the hotel could be responsible for that but the road that led us to the hotel was miserable, this could improve the tourist experience if the hotel could fix this issue.
8.0
Nice staff, very good food
Bed sheets and blanket - would prefer a duvet
10.0
The staff are very lovely .
The food menu is limited and the buffer needs improvement
1.0
Didn’t like anything
This is not 5 star , plz find below problems
Very bad food ( v took half board )
Wifi poor - disconnects / not available some times
Bad customer service , had to call reception 2 time to fix issues or if v need something
Bathroom fittings need repair - broken shower holder , shaky toilet seat
Low water pressure - shower not usable
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Ac was leaking when v checked in , had to call twice to fix it
They really need a good chef - food is below average , say 1star standard
10.0
everything From stuff to the food and rooms
nothing
7.0
location was lovely hotel was great
not enough sun beds, food repetitive, menus dull and in a place renowned for seafood using frozen calamari,?prawns etc 🤬
10.0
quite, private and peaceful. friendly staff
drinks (juices ) are not included in dinner buffet
10.0
Amazing location next to a paradise sand beach.
5.0
Very friendly staff in general, though many of them
didn’t speak much English. Very cool architecture in the main building!
The buffet was not very good at all at the restaurant. I had tuna tartar at lunch one day witch was a huge mistake because a got really sick after that and didn’t recover for the rest of the trip. The manager didn’t want to take any responsibility for it either.
7.0
The scenery is amazing, the staff caring to details to enjoy the experience is superb
The rough road to reach the property.
10.0
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Especially loved Kennedy - the most fantastic host ever!!!
Prices in USD.
7.0
it had beautiful scenery and our room was very comfortable
the lack of a beach, limited food options, same lunchtime menu daily on half board.
10.0
The stuff is amazing! I really appreciate the hospitality!
Liked everything
5.0
The views are great, the food was good. staff was friendly.
They’d come to your room way after dinner to ask you to sign a bill for soda. 80% of the time I had to turn down our room myself. They joined two beds together to make a king sized bed, so there was an uncomfortable ridge right in the middle of the bed. couches in rooms need cleaning.
9.0
I love the hotel,it's quiet and clean.Good for the leisure. We enjoyed their breakfast and dinner was really delicious and a lot of varieties.
The cats especially on the breakfast time.Some of us we have allergy to cat.Please keep them away.
10.0
Staff were exceptionally brilliant, service was amazing
Bruce, Rahul and Celia were amazing hosts/ managers. top staff to have
Food and service were amazing
Kids club
Entertainment at dinner
Highly recommend
I think like all resorts in Zanzibar, accommodation it is quite pricey.... Specially as you don't see the funds filter down into the local surroundings, none of this is specific to this hotel, i think stands true across the board on the island
10.0
Literally everything, from reception beautiful deco fresh beautiful room, Airy Market restaurant, scenic Jetty area, infinity pool, seaview massage area the property is stunning !
8.0
We had an amazing stay. It was quite, peaceful and relaxing. The hospitality was to point.the staff were friendly.We loved the pool.
The food in general in term of variety, options and taste needs improvement.
10.0
I don't know how it is possible that some people give bad comments. We live in Switzerland, we are used to travelling to different countries and I can say that it was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in.
The hotel is perfect, wonderful staff, super clean, good food, the view is spectacular, kids club very good, beach accessible during low tide. Hotel far exceeded our expectations!
Difficult to find things that we didn't like. I would say:
- The road to get to the hotel is very bad, but it takes about 10 minutes max by car
- The Jacuzzi in the pool was not working
- During one day of our stay, the kids club was not working
8.0
Liked the serene view from our room and the friendly staff and service
AC was not working properly
8.0
Room and Pool
Prices drinks
7.0
The gravel road to the facility is unpleasant especially at night.
8.0
the hotel entertainment at night is great. the staff were nice and helpful. the place is nice and safe. it was a really enjoyable part of our trip to Zanzibar.
the hotel location is not optimal as the beach is rocky so you have to travel to arrive to a better beach. this hotel is Nugwi which is remote from the rest of Zanzibar but that shouldn’t be an issue if you combine it with a few days stay in stone town.
9.0
Perfect… and variety
The walk way on the water front
8.0
The hotel itself is very very beautiful and next by sea side. so it’s very comforting just sitting by the pool all day.
it may take ard 1.5 hours to reach the hotel from airport. but it’s still very near to the Nungwi area.
one point to improve is the staff cross department communication.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?
The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is £88 per night. This rental is £28 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Essque Zalu Zanzibar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Enjoy the water!
Is Essque Zalu Zanzibar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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