Essque Zalu Zanzibar vs Tembo House Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks significantly better than Tembo House Hotel & Apartments. Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks #3 in Zanzibar with approval from 4 publications like Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
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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Tembo House Hotel
Forodhani Street, P.O.Box 3974, Stone Town 25524, Tanzania
From $91 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This attractively restored building has a prime waterfront location, including a small patch of beach (but no swimming) and 44 comfortable, excellent-value rooms."
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