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Essque Zalu Zanzibar 
Just off the coast of Tanzania, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a destination shrouded in legend, mystery and the exotic. Immerse yourself in your own personal paradise where you’re guaranteed laid back luxury and an experience of a lifetime.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Room Types
Suites
All 40 of this Zanzibar resorts’ suites comprise of a spacious master bedroom, lounge and outside terrace or balcony. Guests can select Ocean Front, Sea view or Garden view suites, each of which have their own individual charm and unique appeal. The suites at Essque Zalu Zanzibar boast a maximum occupancy of 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. This ensures that they are the ideal destination for both couples seeking a romantic getaway, and families who do not wish to compromise on luxury.
Ensconce yourself in these luxuriously-styled spaces crafted from local materials, adorned with native artwork and housed under a traditional pitched Makuti roof.
Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds.
Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Villas
For a more spacious stay, Essque Zalu Zanzibar offer guests 9 luxury villas to choose from, all of which feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . As expected, the villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, with exquisite seaviews, upon which to laze. The maximum occupancy is as follows:
3 Bedroom villas: 6 adults
4 Bedroom villas: 8 adults
Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds.
Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar Facilities
Market Kitchen
Local organic produce is at the root of all dishes served up at the Market Kitchen – a rustic restaurant serving up local, yet cosmopolitan fare. Simple gastronomic spread including crisp salads, cured meats, fresh seafood, bread straight from the oven, as well as mouth-watering cheeses and desserts.
Elsewise, create your own personal culinary journey featuring a range of organic produce and fresh, hand-picked ingredients from local growers.
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The Jetty
Set al fresco on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean, where you can casually kick back with a refreshing cocktail, The Jetty is Essque Zalu Zanzibar's most popular restaurant. Share succulent morsels of modern Arabic cuisine, freshly prepared mezze, draw on some shisha and gaze at the sunset. Experience a different setting every day, created exclusively by the elements and mirroring the flow of the ocean. This is a place to be seen or to relax to the sounds of live music with friends.
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Baobab Bar
Enjoy a drink or two under the shade of the magnificent Baobab tree and let our mixiologist impress you with his special cocktail of the day.
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The Jetty
As well as functioning as a trendy al fresco restaurant, The Jetty at Essque Zalu Zanzibar also passes as a bar, allowing you to kick back with a refreshing cocktail, or the beverage of your choice, and enjoy the magnificent shoreline of the Indian Ocean. Experience a different setting and sunset each and every day, created exclusively by the elements and mirroring the flow of the ocean.
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Sport & Leisure
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:
If you have a week:
• Follow in the trail of Dr Livingstone – one of Africa’s greatest explorers - and discover the history of the island.
• 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 it is the fifth highest peak in Africa.
• Hike along the Marangu route or camp outside with the elements.
• Safari in a game reserve where weird and wonderful wildebeest roam the plains.
If you have a day or two:
• Amble through Stone Town, the world's oldest Swahili coastal trading city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Browse the curios and artworks in the bazaars and markets or just mosey around the mosques and temples.
• If the history of rock music is your passion, you can even check out the birthplace of the legendary Freddie Mercury!
• Board a traditional wooden dhow and set sail for Prison Island, a former detention centre for the African slaves. Nowadays, this is an ideal place to sunbathe or snorkel with giant turtles.
• If nature is your thing, chance a sighting of bottle-nosed or humpback dolphins, then head south on a deep wall dive and explore the local marine life amidst world-class coral reefs.
If you only have a couple of hours:
• Looking for a thrill? Try your hand at kite-surfing or trek the forest in search of red Colobus monkeys and the fabled Zanzibar leopard.
• Just prefer to chill? Salute the sun at the ocean's edge, languish in the grand infinity pool or indulge in a hydrotherapy treatment at our Spa.
• Why not inspire your artistic leanings with a stroll through our gallery featuring paintings, sculptures, glassworks and photographs from the local and regional artistic community.
• When dusk rolls in, step onto the deck of a traditional dhow, sip at sundowners and cruise into the setting African sky.
• Next to the hotel, sea sport activities include scuba diving, jet-ski and parasailing.
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Spa
Our Zanzibar spa treatment facilities include various treatment venues - two dual treatment rooms, four single rooms, Hydro shower room and two relaxation areas. The wet-areas offer a sauna and steam room.
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Kids Club
Petit VIP welcomes children from 4 to 12 years old. Offering complimentary innovative and creative fun activities for your children, our Zanzbiar children activities are always combined with education and entertainment.
Our Team invites children to 3 special events every day!
Morning: 10am to 12 noon
Afternoon: 2pm to 4pm
Evening: 7pm to 9pm
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar Similar Resorts
Just off the coast of Tanzania, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a destination shrouded in legend, mystery and the exotic. Immerse yourself in your own personal paradise where you’re guaranteed laid back luxury and an experience of a lifetime.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Room Types
All 40 of this Zanzibar resorts’ suites comprise of a spacious master bedroom, lounge and outside terrace or balcony. Guests can select Ocean Front, Sea view or Garden view suites, each of which have their own individual charm and unique appeal. The suites at Essque Zalu Zanzibar boast a maximum occupancy of 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. This ensures that they are the ideal destination for both couples seeking a romantic getaway, and families who do not wish to compromise on luxury.
Ensconce yourself in these luxuriously-styled spaces crafted from local materials, adorned with native artwork and housed under a traditional pitched Makuti roof.
Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds.
Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Read More
For a more spacious stay, Essque Zalu Zanzibar offer guests 9 luxury villas to choose from, all of which feature their very own private pool, in room dining, a private massage area, spacious living room and kitchen . As expected, the villas also boast either a terrace or balcony, with exquisite seaviews, upon which to laze. The maximum occupancy is as follows:
3 Bedroom villas: 6 adults
4 Bedroom villas: 8 adults
Once guests are comfortable, all are encouraged to make the most of their amenities: select your favourite drink from the personalised mini bar, freshen up under a solar heated shower, or lie back on one of the king sized poster colonial style beds.
Other in-room facilities include LCD televisions with several premium satellite channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Read More
Essque Zalu Zanzibar Facilities
Local organic produce is at the root of all dishes served up at the Market Kitchen – a rustic restaurant serving up local, yet cosmopolitan fare. Simple gastronomic spread including crisp salads, cured meats, fresh seafood, bread straight from the oven, as well as mouth-watering cheeses and desserts.
Elsewise, create your own personal culinary journey featuring a range of organic produce and fresh, hand-picked ingredients from local growers.
Read More
Set al fresco on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean, where you can casually kick back with a refreshing cocktail, The Jetty is Essque Zalu Zanzibar's most popular restaurant. Share succulent morsels of modern Arabic cuisine, freshly prepared mezze, draw on some shisha and gaze at the sunset. Experience a different setting every day, created exclusively by the elements and mirroring the flow of the ocean. This is a place to be seen or to relax to the sounds of live music with friends.
Read More
Enjoy a drink or two under the shade of the magnificent Baobab tree and let our mixiologist impress you with his special cocktail of the day.
Read More
As well as functioning as a trendy al fresco restaurant, The Jetty at Essque Zalu Zanzibar also passes as a bar, allowing you to kick back with a refreshing cocktail, or the beverage of your choice, and enjoy the magnificent shoreline of the Indian Ocean. Experience a different setting and sunset each and every day, created exclusively by the elements and mirroring the flow of the ocean.
Read More
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:
If you have a week:
• Follow in the trail of Dr Livingstone – one of Africa’s greatest explorers - and discover the history of the island.
• 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 it is the fifth highest peak in Africa.
• Hike along the Marangu route or camp outside with the elements.
• Safari in a game reserve where weird and wonderful wildebeest roam the plains.If you have a day or two:
• Amble through Stone Town, the world's oldest Swahili coastal trading city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Browse the curios and artworks in the bazaars and markets or just mosey around the mosques and temples.
• If the history of rock music is your passion, you can even check out the birthplace of the legendary Freddie Mercury!
• Board a traditional wooden dhow and set sail for Prison Island, a former detention centre for the African slaves. Nowadays, this is an ideal place to sunbathe or snorkel with giant turtles.
• If nature is your thing, chance a sighting of bottle-nosed or humpback dolphins, then head south on a deep wall dive and explore the local marine life amidst world-class coral reefs.If you only have a couple of hours:
• Looking for a thrill? Try your hand at kite-surfing or trek the forest in search of red Colobus monkeys and the fabled Zanzibar leopard.
Read More
• Just prefer to chill? Salute the sun at the ocean's edge, languish in the grand infinity pool or indulge in a hydrotherapy treatment at our Spa.
• Why not inspire your artistic leanings with a stroll through our gallery featuring paintings, sculptures, glassworks and photographs from the local and regional artistic community.
• When dusk rolls in, step onto the deck of a traditional dhow, sip at sundowners and cruise into the setting African sky.
• Next to the hotel, sea sport activities include scuba diving, jet-ski and parasailing.
Our Zanzibar spa treatment facilities include various treatment venues - two dual treatment rooms, four single rooms, Hydro shower room and two relaxation areas. The wet-areas offer a sauna and steam room.
Read More
Petit VIP welcomes children from 4 to 12 years old. Offering complimentary innovative and creative fun activities for your children, our Zanzbiar children activities are always combined with education and entertainment.
Our Team invites children to 3 special events every day!
Morning: 10am to 12 noon
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Afternoon: 2pm to 4pm
Evening: 7pm to 9pm
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At a glance
- Satisfy your taste buds with a choice of 2 distinctive Zanzibar restaurants and bars
- Ideal for couples and families including wedding facilities and kids club
- Surrounded by turqoise clear ocean visible from ocean front and sea view rooms
- Wide range of activities from sea sports to luxury safaris
- Wi-Fi throughout resort
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