• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Essque Zalu Zanzibar
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Bar / light bites

About Pool Bar

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

Part of the dining roster at Essque Zalu Zanzibar, this bar / light bites restaurant.

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The resort

The Essque Zalu Zanzibar experience

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…

How to reach

Getting there

Transfer to Essque Zalu Zanzibar from Velana International Airport (MLE) is coordinated by the resort and confirmed at booking.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

Frequently asked

Questions about Pool Bar

  • What cuisine does Pool Bar serve?
    Pool Bar at Essque Zalu Zanzibar serves Bar / light bites. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Pool Bar included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Essque Zalu Zanzibar cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Pool Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
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Reserve at Pool Bar

Specialty restaurants at Essque Zalu Zanzibar are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.