Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
The staff is most welcoming and smiles every time you walk by. The rooms are nice with a dish of fruit. The breakfast has many choices and they aim to please. The restaurant food is wonderful! The hotel has a lot of Arabic accents and the pool and grounds are well kept. You can walk right into Stonetown. The hotel is right on the beach. I would stay here many times over.
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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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- CarolUnited States of America“The staff is most welcoming and smiles every time you walk by. The rooms are nice with a dish of fruit. The breakfast has many choices and they aim to please. The restaurant food is wonderful! The hotel has a lot of Arabic accents and the pool and...”
- StephenCanada“The food, the service, how ghetto property was able to blend history and comfort. Great pool. Everyone was nice”
- CrystalUnited States of America“The stay were amazing! Friendly and very helpful. The views were amazing. Pool was refreshing. Breakfast was included. Sueleman, greeted us at the entrance with a welcome beverage and arranged a tour for us! I would highly recommend. I normally...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Baharia
- CuisineAfrican • British • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
Amenities of Zanzibar Serena HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Kids' pool
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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.
Cash Zanzibar Serena Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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The prices at Zanzibar Serena Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel is 1.5 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking class
- Horseback riding
- Personal trainer
- Swimming pool
- Happy hour
- Facial treatments
- Water sports facilities on site
- Waxing services
- Live music/Performance
- Makeup services
- Themed dinners
- Pedicure
- Tour or class about local culture
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Entertainment staff
- Yoga classes
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Zanzibar Serena Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Baharia
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Yes, Zanzibar Serena Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Zanzibar Serena Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Zanzibar Serena Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin/Double