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On the northeast shore of Nungwi, where the water turns that implausible turquoise, Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a luxury resort of suites and villas arranged for real privacy. The staff here call themselves Navigators, a nod to the island's trading past, and they handle everything from reef dives to spa bookings with a discretion that almost feels old-fashioned. The Jetty bar, perched over the water, does live music and hookah until leaving feels genuinely rude.
One honor, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
One number, weighted & current 74
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