• The Spice Tour - Take an informative tour of the fabled spice plantations of Zanzibar.

• Ocean Views - The outdoor swimming pool overlooks the beautiful turquoise ocean.

• Step Back In Time - The historic hotel building is a fusion of authenticity and opulence.

On the western side of Zanzibar Island, in the historic Stone Town, stands the Zanzibar Serena Inn. The hotel has excellent sea views and its prime location is perfect to explore historic Stone Town, with its winding streets, beautiful old palaces and colourful markets.

The hotel is set in 2 historic seafront buildings that have been restored and integrated into a single property echoing the grandeur of days past. The interiors reflect Zanzibar's rich Arabic influence with intricately carved doors, colourful mosaic flooring and Persian rugs.

To keep you busy in the day the hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, extensive watersports, round-the-island trips, scuba diving and snorkelling, as well as day-boat trips to nearby beaches and islands.

ou can visit Jozani Forest, which is home to many rare species, or the Serena-owned Mangapwani where you can relax on secluded beaches.

Explore the spice gardens, including a visit to the Persian baths and the Sultan's palace, and finish with a beach barbecue and a visit to the dark caverns of the Mangapwani Slave Caves.

Zanzibar Serena Inn is located in historic Stone Town on the western side of Zanzibar Island.

• 24-Hour Room Service
• A La Carte Restaurant
• Air-Conditioning
• Balcony
• Hair/Beauty Salon
• Massage
• Mini Bar
• Satellite TV
• Swimming Pool

The Baharia Restaurant is built close to the water's edge and has extensive buffet selections and internationally themed dinners. Meals are a highlight as local seafood is a speciality and its preparation reflects the many cultural influences that have passed this way.

Other dining and entertainment venues at the Zanzibar Serena include the Mdele Coffee Shop, the Masahani Bar and the exclusive Mangapwani Beach Resort.

All of Zanzibar Serena's 51 guest rooms are constructed to the traditional design of a Swahili house with white walls and mangrove pole ceilings. Rooms have traditionally carved furniture, draped beds and lead onto wrought-iron balconies where you can look out onto the sea.

Every room is air-conditioned with satellite TV, mosquito nets, mini-bar, telephone and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower.

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