Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania - Private cove beach

The comfortable Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi, located around 500 metres from Mnarani Natural Aquarium, offers 24-hour reception and late check-out service, along with views of the beach. The 5-star smoke-free hotel is proud to feature a banquet hall, nearly 25 minutes' walk from The Panje Project.

Location

The lush location of the boutique-style hotel places guests 2.5 km from Spanish Dancer Divers Diving Center and in proximity to Nungwi Marine Turtles Mnarani. Cultural sights in the area include Dr Bulugu Gallery, which is approximately a 30-minute walk away. The Essque Nungwi is also nestled next to a cove. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the white - sand Nungwi Beach, 900 m from the accommodation.

Rooms

Some of the 47 smoke-free rooms at this Nungwi hotel are furnished with a writing desk, and appointed with a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities. Guests can use a bidet, along with shower caps and bath sheets.

Food & Drinks

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel offers a menu of local cuisine, which you can taste in the Chinese Market Kitchen restaurant. The pool bar with poolside views is ideal for a relaxing drink. You can try European cuisine in a barbecue which is located very close by.

Leisure & Activities

The Essque has a private swimming pool and a fitness room. Active guests will also like snorkeling trips and horse riding tours arranged by the property. Beauty treatments at the hotel include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure along with spa amenities such as a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and a sauna.

Why choose Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel Nungwi

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  • Infinity pool with ocean view

  • Diverse culinary offerings available

  • Holistic treatments at the spa

  • Private beach access included

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Private beach

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private beach
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Parquet floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:30
Check-out:
from 04:00 until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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From USD 188 per night
Check-in 2 Feb 2026
Check-out 3 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania

    Important information
    Essque Zalu Zanzibar
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:30
    Check-out:
    from 04:00 until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.