Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel
#1 of Premium Hotels in Zanzibar
Shangani St, Stone Town, Zanzibar West, Tanzania
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With a stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Nakupenda Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Shangani Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Old Fort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forodhani Gardens.Show More
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4.4/5Very Good·Location: 4.4
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolDivingSnorkelingMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceBarRestaurantMeeting Room24-Hour Front Desk
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(8.1km)
Landmarks: Old Fort
(400m)
Landmarks: House of Wonders
(470m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Policies
Services & Amenities
3
Superior Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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8
Standard Double Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Shade Curtain
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7
Executive Suite
1 Queen bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
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1
Standard Room
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Minibar
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews(62)
4.4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Buersaweisili
October 7, 2023
It's a very historical hotel. The room I stayed in was on the third floor. I could see the sea when I opened the window.
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Guest User
June 30, 2022
The hotel is old, the room layout is poor, and the bathroom is small. The location is very good, the seaside view is beautiful.
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Guest User
April 6, 2024
Fantastic Location on Beach Front. Best hotel in city with excellent staff. Clean, secure and caring . Staff is Awesome and customer service oriented. Chef Sunil and staff in dining will blow you away. GREAT Job guys. If in Zanzibar stay here.
Guest User
March 21, 2024
I stayed almost one month (February 2024) in this very nice placed (ocean-front) Hotel Serena. All the staff, Manager, Receptionists, Chief Cookers, Waiters,Cleaning- and Security-People, lets say everybody was so friendly to me and also competent. I felt very comfortable, secured and treated like I am a family-member. Special thanks goes to Mister Sunil Dutt, the Chief cook (and his team), which helped me with very healthy food while i had some health issues.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
Excellent hotel with exceptional staff, great food and lovely bedrooms. The Serena is a literal oasis from the chaos of Stonetown and I could not fault it at all. We had a great time here and I'd be delighted to return again in the future. (Providing I can still make it up all those stairs!) I was reading a novel set in Zanzibar whilst here and it was a joy to read about the hotel, whilst literally staying in it.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
I used to stop in this hotel in Stonetown. Very welcome staff and helpful. Always ready to assist with any solution and help! Highly recommended! Very nice location and good customer care from staff from GM to portier...
Guest User
February 25, 2024
Everything was perfect. The location, the room, the swimming pool and the beach, just cm from the hotel. We appreciated particularly the kindness of every person of the staff. the seafood restaurant was good and particularly cheap for 5 stars Hotel. The breakfasts were just fantastic, with the breakfast room directly on the see.
Guest User
August 17, 2023
My husband, son and I stayed here for one night to explore Stone Town. The location was perfect - only a short trip from the airport and right in the heart of Stone Town - just round the corner from the Freddie Mercury museum. The word that springs to mind when I think of this hotel is "grand". From the fountain in reception, to the ornate carved wood - which is everywhere, even on the fire extinguisher cupboards! - to the building itself, it has an old world colonial feel. I loved it! Our room was two bedrooms and one bathroom in a suite - very nice! We had a small balcony which had a side sea view which was perfect for sitting on to have an early morning coffee. Breakfast was a vast buffet featuring cereals, breads and spreads, a wide range of hot items, deli meats and fishes, cheeses, fruit and a chef cooking eggs to order, all served in a beautiful dining room overlooking the white sands and the turquoise sea. Completed baffled how one of the other reviewers couldn't find something to eat! We walked around Stone Town then returned to sit next to the pool, enjoy a couple of drinks and watch the world go by on the beach. The service was excellent and I have no reservations in recommending this hotel.
Guest User
February 8, 2024
Lovely hotel with pool right alongside the beach. In the perfect position for walking to the old part of town, restaurants and shops. Other guests warned us to order poolside drinks and food 45 mins before we wanted it... Orders were invariably very slow, wrong or not served together. It was quite comical, but you just have to relax and change gear!
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
To check-in, contact the property 2 days in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1997
- Number of Rooms: 10
With a stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Nakupenda Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Shangani Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Old Fort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forodhani Gardens.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Baharia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 621 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Baharia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 621 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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