Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Good location, quiet and beautiful resort to fully connect to nature and sea. Beautiful sunrise & sunset, baobab tree 😍staff are very friendly, buffet was great! Could improve: Only if we could swim at the beach right at the hotel would be fantastic!

Everything we extended our stay and cannot wait to return. Could improve: When asked for an iron we had to wait a while and even had to call again.

The property itself is beautiful, and the views of the beach from the pool area are absolutely stunning. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing day, whether swimming or simply lounging while enjoying the scenery. The jetty is a wonderful feature and adds greatly to the overall experience. It offers breathtaking views and provides an excellent setting for lunch, dinner, or simply enjoying a refreshing drink. During low tide, it also allows guests to venture further into the ocean to explore the marine life and surrounding shoreline. They also offer a free shuttle to Kendwa which was a lovely add-on. Our room was exceptionally spacious, comfortable, and well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Most importantly, the staff were outstanding. Every member of the team we encountered was warm, friendly, and genuinely eager to assist. Their willingness to go the extra mile and their welcoming attitude made a lasting impression and were undoubtedly one of the highlights of our stay. Could improve: As a guest, I expected the facilities and overall experience to reflect the standard of accommodation offered. Unfortunately, several aspects fell well below those expectations. The recreational facilities were particularly disappointing. The pool table was missing balls, the cues had no proper tips, and on several occasions the table itself appeared to be partially dismantled. Likewise, the table tennis equipment was in poor condition, the bats were worn and falling apart, and the table was so uneven that it was impossible to predict the bounce of the ball. Housekeeping also requires improvement. Rooms are serviced as late as 15:00, which significantly limits guests' ability to enjoy their accommodation during the day. In addition, the tea and coffee supplies in our room were not replenished consistently, suggesting that greater attention to detail is needed. The poolside beverage service was another area that detracted from the experience. While I fully appreciate the safety reasons for using plastic glasses around the pool, the glasses provided were heavily worn and visibly marked from prolonged use. Replacing them with good-quality plastic glassware would better compliment both the price of the drinks and the overall standard and presentation of the establishment. These issues are all addressable, and I offer this feedback in the hope that it contributes to improving the experience for future guests.