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Essque Zalu Zanzibar vs Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks significantly higher than Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa. Essque Zalu Zanzibar scores 85 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
8 / 10
Nungwi, Nungwi 3151, Tanzania
From $368 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Family-friendly resort with thatch-roofed suites and a vast infinity pool overlooking Zanzibar’s coral-fringed coast." Full review
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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 Oyster
Luxury
"The Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a large luxury hotel set on the northern tip of the island overlooking the Indian Ocean." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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)." Full review
Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa
Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa
7 / 10
PO Box 71, Pingwe, Tanzania
From $208 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"There are four pools -- some with poolside bars -- to satisfy water lovers when tides are out, and the hotel has six restaurants, a gym, and a lovely spa." Full review