Essque Zalu

Destination

Zanzibar

Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Discover a destination off the coast of Tanzania, steeped in legend and mystery, an evocation of the exotic. Stroll the tumbling streets of Swahili, inhale the lingering fragrance of the spice plantations. At Essque Zalu Zanzibar, create your own personal paradise, your own kind of luxury, an experience of a lifetime. Essque Zalu Zanzibar combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. This boutique hotel has the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to one side and lush green forest to the other, and there is just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air.

Essque Zalu Amenities

Choose from 40 suites, all with picturesque views over the lush tropical garden or the ocean turquoise blue. Ensconce yourself in luxurious-styled spaces crafted from local materials, adorned with native artwork and housed under a traditional pitched Makuti roof. If you need extra space to spread out, select one of our nine expansive villas. Stretch out in the spacious living room, unwind in the privacy of your own massage area, rustle up a snack in your own kitchen, laze on the terrace overlooking the garden or just chill in the privacy of your very own swimming pool. Once you are comfortable, make the most of your amenities, pick your favourite drink from your personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on the king sized poster colonial style beds. Suites - All 40 Zanzibar resort suites have a spacious master bedroom, as well as a lounge and outside terrace or balcony. One can select an Ocean Front, Sea view or Garden view suite, which have a maximum occupancy of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Villas - All 9 Zanzibar villas have their private pool, in room dining and massage, kitchen facilities and terrace or balcony. The maximum occupancy is as follows: 3 Bedroom villas: 6 adults 4 Bedroom villas: 8 adults

Area Attractions

Amble through Stone Town prior tour the famous spice plantations. Explore the local marine life in scuba diving or snorkelling. Try out the watersport activities or visit the 2 marine turtles sanctuary beside the hotel. View our art gallery or unwind in the world class spa. Our personal Navigators are always on hand to guide you through your stay. They'll see to your every wish however big or small. So if you take a liking to the artwork in the lobby, they'll arrange for you to bring it home! Or if you need help with an activity plan, just call them for some in-the-know suggestions: Follow in the trail of Dr Livingstone and discover the history of the island, site of one of Africa's greatest explorers. Take in the expanse of the famous spice plantations - cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and lemongrass - that propelled the island to the height of its trading glory. For adventure-lovers, let your personal Navigator arrange for you to scale Tanzania's volcanic Mount Meru, at 4,566m the fifth highest peak in Africa. Hike along the Marangu route or camp out with the elements. Safari in a game reserve where weird and wonderful wildebeest roam the plains.