The resort
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.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
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3 guests · 85 m²
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.
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3 guests · 85 m²
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.
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3 guests · 85 m²
Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, with a generous patio ringed by vegetation. Occupancy is three adults, or two adults and two children.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Cosmopolitan cooking across crisp salads, cured meats and fresh seafood, alongside breads from the oven, desserts and cheeses.
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.
Cocktails, fruit shakes and light snacks served poolside, with views over the Indian Ocean.
A bar in the shade of the resort's baobab tree, with cocktails mixed to order.
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.
Plan your stay
Transfer details available on enquiry — ask our team for the best routing from Velana International Airport (MLE).
Concierge
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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Essque Zalu Zanzibar is located in Nungwi. TZ, Nungwi 3151
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.
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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