Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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Within the hub of ancient Stone Town – yet still on the ocean’s edge with a seafront swimming pool – Zanzibar Serena Hotel is perfect for both recreation and exploration.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a seafront delight set over two historically restored buildings. Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO Heritage Site, put your senses to the test on a Spice Island Tour or watch dolphins frolic in the Indian Ocean – all within close proximity to this gorgeous hotel!

About Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel, within Stone Town’s compact UNESCO Heritage Site, boasts a large seafront swimming pool on Shangani Peninsula – a rarity in this part of the island. The hotel, set within two restored buildings, retains a historical ambience reflecting both Arabic and Swahili culture – think shuttered windows and tiled terracotta floors leading to high-ceilinged rooms with four-poster beds and private balconies featuring large hammocks. While the nightly live music, warm hospitality and rooftop restaurant showcasing the hotel’s gorgeous seafront location are more than enough of a reason to stay put, the hotel has a selection of excellent tours to explore the incredible and fascinating surrounds. Stroll the narrow streets of Stone Town on a half day guided tour, visit the only national park in Zanzibar, discover the roots of the Indian Ocean’s ‘Spice Island’ or swim with bottlenose dolphins in a quaint fishing village on the southern coast of the island!


Services and Facilities

  • Swimming pool and deck
  • Live nightly music
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Laundry services
  • Babysitting services
  • All-day complimentary tea and coffee
  • Gift shop
  • Free shuttle to Mangapwani Beach
  • Guided Stone Town Tours
  • Spice Tours
  • Dhow trips and idyllic island escapes
  • Dolphin, turtle and humpback whale watching
  • Swahili feasts with live Taarab music


    Dining

    Baharia Restaurant

  • International dishes and Swahili-inspired recipes
  • All-day dining

    Masahani Bar
  • Signature cocktails, beverages and light bites
  • Live Taarab music

    Terrace Restaurant
  • Open-air rooftop dining
  • Specialises in fresh seafood and local flavours

    Ndele Coffee Shop
  • Rich coffee, fresh-baked goods and snacks
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    About Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Stonetown)
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    Pool
    Sandbank picnic
    Balcony
    Executive suite bedroom
    Terrace

    Room Types

    Standard Room

  • One king or two twin beds
  • Private balcony
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Safe
  • Four-poster king bed
  • Private balcony with hammock and Indian Ocean views
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Safe
  • Bedroom with en-suite
  • Sitting room
  • Private balcony with ocean views and double hammock
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Safe
  • Executive Suite

  • Four-poster king bed
  • Sitting room
  • Private balcony with panoramic ocean views, a cocktail area and a double hammock
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Safe
  • Master bedroom with four-poster king bed
  • Reception room
  • Private balcony
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Safe
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