Zanzibar Serena Hotel

$$$$||View on mapZanzibar, TanzaniaShangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania|
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.3
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families21%
Solo16%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.3
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families21%
Solo16%
Groups14%

5-star hotel on Stone Town's seafront, set within a UNESCO World Heritage site

Dining

The Terrace Seafood Restaurant sits on an open-air rooftop overlooking the Indian Ocean, offering fresh local seafood and traditional Swahili dishes. Baharia Restaurant serves international cuisine alongside local favorites, with breakfast served in a room that opens directly onto the sea. The Pool Terrace Bar and coffee shop provide drinks, snacks, and traditional pastries, while guests can also enjoy themed dinner nights and happy hour at the bar.

Rooms & Amenities

Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 51 rooms and suites, each decorated with traditional Swahili furnishings and featuring a private bathroom with both bath and shower. Rooms include a satellite TV, mini bar, tea and coffee maker, and many offer balconies with ocean views or a hammock. The hotel has an infinity pool open all year, sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and direct access to the beach with water sport facilities on site.

Location & Cultural Heritage

Serena Hotel Zanzibar is located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, within walking distance of major attractions such as the House of Wonders and the Old Fort. The hotel itself is housed in two historic buildings that blend Swahili, Arab, and colonial architectural styles. Organized walking tours and excursions explore local culture and history, with the National Museum of Zanzibar and Kidichi Persian Baths just a short trip away.

Spa & Wellness

The hotel's spa offers a full range of treatments including body scrubs, body treatments, facial treatments, and couples massage, all provided in dedicated spa facilities. A spa lounge and relaxation area is available, and guests can book spa/wellness packages that include access to yoga classes and a personal trainer. Additional services such as foot massage, hand massage, neck massage, and make-up services are also on offer.

Family & Business

Zanzibar Serena Hotel caters to families with a kids' pool, babysitting and child services, an indoor play area, a kid-friendly buffet, and themed dinner nights. For business travelers, the hotel provides conference and meeting facilities for up to 40 guests, a business centre, and fax/photocopying services. Additional services include airport shuttle, car hire, currency exchange, and 24-hour front desk with luggage storage.

  • Dining: 3 on-site restaurants including rooftop seafood restaurant
  • Rooms: 51 rooms and suites with ocean views
  • Location: Heart of Stone Town, UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Wellness: Spa with body scrubs, facials, yoga classes
  • Family: Kids' pool, babysitting, indoor play area
  • Business: Conference facilities for up to 40 guests
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
from 09:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:14
Former name
Zanzibar Serena Inn
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Rooms and availability

Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Executive Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Sports trainer

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Zanzibar Serena Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 292 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 5.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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