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Essque Zalu Zanzibar vs Pongwe Beach Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar scores slightly better than Pongwe Beach Hotel. Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks #4 in Zanzibar with approval from 4 publications including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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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Pongwe Beach Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The intimate and unassuming Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 bungalows among the palms on a wonderful, deep arc of bleached white beach."
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