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Essque Zalu Zanzibar vs Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is preferred by most reviewers compared to Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique. Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks #4 in Zanzibar with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Nungwi, Nungwi 3151, Tanzania
From $368 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly resort with thatch-roofed suites and a vast infinity pool overlooking Zanzibar’s coral-fringed coast."
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Those with a penchant for doing little can settle into a lounge chair beside the enormous infinity pool, relax in the spa, choose between the three on-site restaurants or quaff vodka-cranberries in the art gallery.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a large luxury hotel set on the northern tip of the island overlooking the Indian Ocean."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This big, bold, modern resort with 40 suites, eight three- and four-bedroom private villas, two restaurants, a spa and a lake-like pool aims to bring an urban level of luxury comfort to the Zanzibari coast."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This large place has a mix of upmarket suites and spacious villas set around expansive grounds on a small cliff overlooking the water (although there’s not much beach)."
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Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Malindi, PO Box 271, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $95 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Jetsetter
"Compelling vistas and easy access to main attractions at an oceanfront resort on Zanzibar's west coast, with breakfast and a choice of rooms."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms are spacious, although the dark wood furniture is a bit gloomy, and bathrooms spotless. There's a garden, small swimming pool and rooftop restaurant (no alcohol). "
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