Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8.6
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Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Overview

  • outdoor swimming pool
  • free wifi
  • beachfront
  • airport shuttle
  • family rooms
  • restaurant
  • free parking
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • excellent breakfast

Intro

Offering car rentals, along with 24-hour reception and late check-out service, the 5-star Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a mere 5 minutes by foot from Mercury House. Centrally located in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar a few minutes' drive from Forodhani Park, this opulent hotel has 51 rooms.

Rooms

Some of the smoke-free rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment. Guests can also use a separate toilet and a shower, along with such amenities as bathrobes and towels. Certain rooms offer views of the sea.

Relax

The Serena Zanzibar also features a swimming pool as well as spa therapy, a garden hammock, and recreational facilities. Corporate travelers will benefit from meeting rooms and a conference space available on site.

Location

The hotel is located in the center of Zanzibar, 0.4 miles from Hurumzi Street and only 0.7 miles from Vikokotoni. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, around 10 minutes by car from the smoke-free Serena, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Eat

The pizza Baharia restaurant prepares local dishes. Guests are welcome to a snack bar on site.

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Rooms

Standard Double Room
Room size: 26 m2
Max capacity: +
Superior Double Room with Sea View
Room size: 28 m2
Max capacity: +
Executive Suite
Room size: 58 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Relax

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9
  • Comfort 8.9
  • Facilities 8.6
  • Free WiFi 8.5
  • Location 9.6
  • Total 8.6
  • Value for money 7.8
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