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Chumbe Island Coral ParkvsEssque Zalu Zanzibar
Chumbe Island Coral Park and Essque Zalu Zanzibar are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar ranks significantly better than Chumbe Island Coral Park. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's "The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
Afar Magazine "I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review
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." 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.
OysterLuxury
"The Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a large luxury hotel set on the northern tip of the island overlooking the Indian Ocean." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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 "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
