Name: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Address: Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania, Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rating: 8.6

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodations with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants. Zanzibar Serena Inn offers free private parking. All rooms are decorated with traditional furnishings and feature a satellite TV, mini bar and a tea and coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a bath and shower with free toiletries. There is 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi. The Terrace Seafood Restaurant features an open-air rooftop terrace and has ocean views. International and Swahili dishes are available at the Baharia Restaurant. The Pool Terrace Bar and coffee shop serve a wide selection of drinks, snacks and traditional pastries. Guests can relax and sunbathe poolside or on the beach. Other local activities include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and diving. House of Wonders is a 5-minute drive away. Zanzibar International Airport and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are within a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Zanzibar City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Prime Room with Sea View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Executive Suite 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Sizhen

Netherlands

“The location is great! The mix of colonial and Arabic styles is amazing!”

Nasser

Qatar

“The rooms are clean, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious.”

Leitch

Australia

“The Zanzibar Serena Hotel is absolutely charming with delightful heritage features. The rooms are gorgeous and we had a huge balcony overlooking the sea and the pool. The staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast and restaurant facilities were...”

Andrea

Canada

“The hotel is beautiful, keeping old world charm and the look of Old Town. History of the property was cool to read about. Ocean view from the room terrace was amazing. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. food was really great too.”

Yuzo

Japan

“It is our second time to stay after Nov2024. The historical atmosphere and warm hospitality of the friendly staff makes the hotel extremely unique. It was amazing to see dolphins swimming in front of the hotel when taking breakfast.”

Stoney

United States

“A great hotel in Stone Town with exceptional staff. A fine place to either start or finish safaris in East Africa.”

Angela

Greece

“excellent breakfast, room served on time, and real espresso coffee and croissants, rare taste in island”

John

United States

“The location is perfectly set in Stone Town to all sites. The breakfast was to die for with a combination of local foods that switch each day. The room was big with a beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. The staff treated you very well...”

Maha

United Arab Emirates

“Amazing location and the staff were very nice and helpful”

Ahmer

United States

“Excellent location and exceptional service. It’s located within the stone town and has amazing ocean views. Also has access to a small beach. The food is their restaurant is great for days when you don’t feel like going out. Breakfast in the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Baharia

Cuisine
African • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

Zanzibar Serena Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zanzibar Serena Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel