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Hotel Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania –
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 61 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*7.6* Old Fort of Zanzibar: only 6 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
Zanzibar Serena Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
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Barbara
United States of America
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Jamie
United States of America
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Ferah
Poland
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Karol
Czech Republic
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Sulaiman
Kuwait
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Greece
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Canada
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Rhodri
United Kingdom
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Shirine
United States of America
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Louise
United Arab Emirates
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
4 reasons to choose Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Restaurants & Markets
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Forodhani Gardens Market0.3 miles
Closest Airports
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Kisauni Airport4.2 miles
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Julius Nyerere Airport49.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The location is perfect if you're visiting Stone Town. Bang at the centre with pubs/cafes etc all nearby (Walking distance). The hotel by itself is by...”
Australia“Serena Hotel is such a lovely choice. The location is amazing, its right on the water and you have front row seats to the sunset! I had a hammock on my waterfro...”
United Arab Emirates“Lovely service, old world charm, fantastic central location”
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Baharia restaurant
Food: African, American, British, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Nepalese, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, International, European, Grill/BBQ
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Terrace Restaurant
Food: Seafood
Facilities of Zanzibar Serena Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most Popular Facilities
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Shallow end
- Pool with view
- Swimming pool toys
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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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 and Extra Beds
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
One child from 5 to 14 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
One child from 15 to 17 years is charged 75 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
