Description
The newest addition to Zanzibar is this cleverly constructed hotel which takes advantage of the most stunning of views over an idyllic turquoise lagoon with an enormous jetty stretching out into the sea.
Each suite is made from traditional materials with thatched Makuti roofs and decorated with native artwork. The suites all have an outdoor deck area from where you can enjoy either a view of the lush tropical gardens or the beautiful ocean.
Groups of friends or families can enjoy the privacy of a villa which has its own kitchen, terrace and swimming pool.
Choose from three restaurants and two bars all of which serve a variety of delicious fresh food and expertly mixed cocktails. Enjoy home-cooked food in the Market Kitchen, fine-dining in the A La Carte restaurant or have a delicious Arabian feast over the water at The Jetty.
The 'Simply Spa' specializes in Spafari treatments using local African products and VinAqua treatments using innovative hydrotherapy as well as offering much more.
The hotel has its own Petit VIP club for children aged between four and twelve years old, keeping them busy with activities such as treasure hunts, cooking lessons, perfume making and cultural adventures.
The hotel has its own onsite art gallery featuring a selection of local artists, a gift shop and for those looking for some activities can organise spice tours, guided tours of Stone Town, scuba diving, kite-surfing and many watersports.
Guide price
£2,818 per person
£2,818 Guide price is per person based on two sharing in a Garden Suite for 7 nights on a half board basis, and includes flights, air taxes and transfers.
When to travel
Situated only 6° south of the equator, Zanzibar enjoys ideal holiday weather. Temperatures average between 24°C and 27°C throughout the year with 7-9 hours of sunshine per day.
There are 2 rainy seasons: Acute, brief showers, lasting about an hour in the morning occur for a couple of weeks during November. The rains last slightly longer in April and May, but even then it does not rain every day. These rains replenish the Island and are often referred to as the “Green Season”.
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Location and directions
Zanzibar and the coast, Tanzania
Essque Zalu Zanzibar is on the island of Zanzibar. Nestled in a natural cove on the island's north-eastern coast overlooking the Indian Ocean.
How to get there
The easiest and most direct way to reach Zanzibar is to fly via Dar es Salaam, on Tanzania's coast (9.5hr international flight). The connecting flight from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town Airport on Zanzibar take 20 minutes. Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a 50 minute drive from Stone Town
