Red Monkey Lodge ZanzibarvsEssque Zalu Zanzibar
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Essque Zalu Zanzibar scores significantly better than Red Monkey Beach Lodge. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Red Monkey Lodge Zanzibar
Main Road, Jambiani 0000, Tanzania
From $68/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"An inspiring place run by the charming Angelo, Red Monkey has nine minimal-chic rooms overlooking the beach at the southern end of the village." Full review
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." 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
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
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
"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