Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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5-star beachfront hotel in Stone Town with panoramic ocean views and UNESCO World Heritage setting
Location & Setting
Zanzibar Serena Hotel sits on the seafront of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with direct access to the Indian Ocean beach. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the House of Wonders and the Old Fort, placing guests at the center of Zanzibar's cultural history. Shuttle service to Zanzibar International Airport and the ferry terminal is available within a 10-minute drive.
Rooms & Accommodations
The hotel offers 51 rooms and suites with ocean views and traditional Swahili-Arab decor, each including a private balcony and a hammock. Rooms feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries, while some suites include wrap-around balconies. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a mosquito net, and turn-down service is provided nightly.
Dining & Bars
The Terrace Seafood Restaurant on the rooftop serves grilled fish and local seafood with panoramic sunset views over the Indian Ocean. Baharia Restaurant offers both international and Swahili dishes for breakfast and dinner, while the Pool Terrace Bar and coffee shop provide drinks, snacks, and traditional pastries. Guests can also enjoy private dining on the beach, themed dinner nights, and a happy hour with live music.
Wellness & Activities
The on-site spa offers a range of treatments including full-body massages, facials, body scrubs, and couple's massage, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area. Guests can use the infinity outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, join yoga classes, or take part in bike tours, walking tours, and cooking classes organized by the hotel. Water sport facilities are available on site, and the hotel provides bicycle rental for exploring Stone Town.
Family & Services
Zanzibar Serena Hotel has a dedicated kids' pool, an indoor play area, and offers babysitting services for families traveling with children. The hotel organizes family-friendly cultural tours, including visits to Kidichi Persian Baths and the Freddie Mercury Museum, and provides an evening entertainment program with live music. Meeting and banquet facilities accommodate up to 40 guests, with a business centre and fax/photocopying services available.
- Location: Seafront in UNESCO-listed Stone Town, 10 minutes from airport
- Rooms: 51 suites with ocean-view balconies and traditional decor
- Dining: Rooftop The Terrace Seafood Restaurant, Baharia Restaurant, Pool Terrace Bar
- Wellness: Spa with massages, facials, body scrubs, and yoga classes
- Activities: Bike tours, cooking classes, water sports, and live music
- Family: Kids' pool, babysitting, indoor play area, family cultural tours
- Business: Meeting rooms for up to 40 guests with business centre
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Sea view
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Sports trainer
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- 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
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Zanzibar Serena Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 217 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
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