NUNGWI · ZANZIBAR

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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi

TZ, Nungwi

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Accommodation48 villas & rooms

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The resort

About Essque Zalu Zanzibar

A boutique resort at Nungwi on the northern tip of Zanzibar, built around what it describes as the island's highest makuti thatched roof. Forty suites and eight three- and four-bedroom villas look out over the Indian Ocean or the gardens, and the interiors keep to a neutral palette and traditional artwork. Facilities include two restaurants, three bars, a lagoon-style pool, the Essensia Wellness Spa, a watersports centre, a children's club and a long jetty running out over the reef.

Diving Wellness & spa

Why we love it

Why we love this resort

Best for

Divers & surfersWellness seekersFamilies

The accommodation

Choose your perfect stay

From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.

Couples

Tropical garden

3 guests · 85 m²

Garden Suite

Looks onto the manicured gardens. Occupancy is three adults, or two adults and two children, which suits couples and families equally. His and hers vanity areas and a private terrace or patio.

Up to 3 guests85 m²Tropical garden

Rates

On request

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Couples

Tropical garden

3 guests · 85 m²

Superior Garden Suite

On the upper level of the resort's two-storey bungalows, with added privacy and a view over the greenery. The two-storey layout lets larger groups take adjoining rooms without being separated.

Up to 3 guests85 m²Tropical garden

Rates

On request

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Couples

Island & ocean

3 guests · 85 m²

Ocean Suite

Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, with a generous patio ringed by vegetation. Occupancy is three adults, or two adults and two children.

Up to 3 guests85 m²Island & ocean

Rates

On request

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Couples

Island & ocean

3 guests · 85 m²

Seafront Suite

Ocean-facing and among the largest on the island, with a private terrace screened by exotic gardens. At high tide the waves break against the coral rock formation below.

Up to 3 guests85 m²Island & ocean

Rates

On request

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Families

Family favourite

Tropical garden

8 guests · 300 m²

Garden View Villa

Family favourite

A three-bedroom villa of more than 300 sq m of interior living space, each bedroom with its own ensuite. Comes with a plunge pool, fully equipped kitchen, separate living and dining areas, a dedicated butler and a private chef on request.

Up to 8 guests300 m²Tropical garden

Rates

On request

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Families

Most spacious

Island & ocean

8 guests · 350 m²

Partial Ocean View Villas

Most spacious

Three- and four-bedroom villas of more than 350 sq m of interior living space, with their own gardens and partial ocean views. Plunge pool, fully equipped kitchen, butler service and a private chef on request.

Up to 8 guests350 m²Island & ocean

Rates

On request

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Families

Most spacious

Island & ocean

8 guests · 350 m²

Seafront Villa

Most spacious

Three- and four-bedroom villas of more than 350 sq m of interior living space, each bedroom ensuite with an uninterrupted view of the Indian Ocean. Plunge pool, butler service and a private chef on request.

Up to 8 guests350 m²Island & ocean

Rates

On request

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Compare

Compare the villas

A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.

Villa	View	Pool	Size	Access	Best for	Rates
Garden Suite	Tropical garden	—	85 m²	Island	Couples	On request
Superior Garden Suite	Tropical garden	—	85 m²	Island	Couples	On request
Ocean Suite	Island & ocean	—	85 m²	Island	Couples	On request
Seafront Suite	Island & ocean	—	85 m²	Island	Couples	On request
Garden View Villa	Tropical garden	—	300 m²	Island	Families	On request
Partial Ocean View Villas	Island & ocean	—	350 m²	Island	Families	On request
Seafront Villa	Island & ocean	—	350 m²	Island	Families	On request

First villaSecond villa

These two match on view, pool, size, access and who they suit — choose on layout and position instead.

Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.

Net B2B rates available on agent login.

Market Kitchen

International

Cosmopolitan cooking across crisp salads, cured meats and fresh seafood, alongside breads from the oven, desserts and cheeses.

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The Jetty Bar & Restaurant

Seafood

Built out over the water and given over to what the sea brings in. A place to sit with a cocktail or sheesha and watch the dhows pass at sunset.

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Pool Bar

Bar / light bites

Cocktails, fruit shakes and light snacks served poolside, with views over the Indian Ocean.

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Baobab Bar

Bar

A bar in the shade of the resort's baobab tree, with cocktails mixed to order.

Maisha Cookery Studio

Swahili / cookery school

A studio built in traditional style with a rustic thatched roof and modern cooking equipment, run by native chefs and used for Swahili cooking classes.

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Plan your stay

Getting here & good to know

Getting here

Transfer details available on enquiry — ask our team for the best routing from Velana International Airport (MLE).

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Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Essque Zalu Zanzibar room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.

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Where is Essque Zalu Zanzibar located?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is located in Nungwi. TZ, Nungwi 3151

What types of villas and rooms does Essque Zalu Zanzibar offer?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers 7 accommodation categories, including Garden Suite, Superior Garden Suite, Ocean Suite, Seafront Suite, Garden View Villa, Partial Ocean View Villas and more.

What are the dining options at Essque Zalu Zanzibar?

Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 5 restaurants and bars, including Market Kitchen, The Jetty Bar & Restaurant, Pool Bar, Baobab Bar, Maisha Cookery Studio. Cuisines span International, Seafood, Bar / light bites, Bar.

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About Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Why we love this resort

Choose your perfect stay

Garden Suite

Superior Garden Suite

Ocean Suite

Seafront Suite

Garden View Villa

Partial Ocean View Villas

Seafront Villa

Compare the villas

Dining(5)

Market Kitchen

The Jetty Bar & Restaurant

Pool Bar

Baobab Bar

Maisha Cookery Studio

Getting here & good to know

Getting here

Good to know

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