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Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View
861 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Room with view
3229 square feet
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Suite, Garden View
915 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View
3229 square feet
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Room with view
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View
861 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Room with view
3767 square feet
3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. This luxury hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Mnemba Island and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Kiwengwa Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at A La Carte Fine Dining, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi Village, Nungwi, 3151

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Private beach nearby
  • Computer station
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

A La Carte Fine Dining - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Market Kitchen - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Jetty Restaurant - This beach restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). 1-star Michelin rating. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 2 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Minimum age to access spa is 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 61.50 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 79
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 39.50 (from 5 to 13 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 118.50
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 59.25 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 58.60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 61.50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Essque
  • Essque Zalu
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi
  • Essque Zanzibar
  • Zalu Essque
  • Zanzibar Essque
  • Zanzibar Essque Zalu
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar Life's Perfect... sometimes
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes Hotel
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes Nungwi
  • Essque Zalu Zanzibar - Life's Perfect... sometimes Hotel Nungwi

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25.

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1.

A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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