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Essque Zalu ZanzibarvsDemani Lodge
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Essque Zalu Zanzibar scores significantly better than Demani Lodge. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and oyster.com.
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
"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.
Luxury
"The Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a large luxury hotel set on the northern tip of the island overlooking the Indian Ocean." Full review
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
"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
Demani Lodge
Lonely Planet
Jambiani Road, Paje, Tanzania
From $22/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Top choice
"Calling backpackers and beach-lovers of all stripes, Demani Lodge is setting new standards for budget accommodation in Paje with a mix of neatly constructed bandas and cabins lined with makuti." Full review