Zanzibar Serena Hotel

$180 - $240

per person sharing

At A Glance

$180 - $240

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)

Children Under 12 Welcome

Tour Highlights

On Stone Town's waterfront, close to many attractions
Tranquil haven reflecting Swahili style
Delicious, freshly-caught seafood
Authentic hand-crafted furniture
Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Overview of Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tanzania, Zanzibar, Stone Town

Situated right on the sea-front of Zanzibar’s ancient Stone Town, The Zanzibar Serena Hotel boasts a truly magnificent location, flanked by an exotic mix of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, and bright bazaars. Ideal for romantics who want to experience a vibrant islands getaway, this boutique hotel is a beautiful combination of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence.

With a large range of cultural, historical and natural sites to explore while in Stone Town, it will be hard deciding between dolphin, turtle and humpback whale watching, spice tours or traditional dhow trips. Alternatively, enjoy the laid-back island atmosphere and spend long lazy days on the beach or beside the pool.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
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1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$200

1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$180

3 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$217

7 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$180

1 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$240

1 Nov 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$200

23 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027

Bed & Breakfast

$240
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • On Stone Town's waterfront, close to many attractions
  • Tranquil haven reflecting Swahili style
  • Delicious, freshly-caught seafood
  • Authentic hand-crafted furniture
  • Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Beach within walking distance

Day tours

Dhow cruises

Local village visits

Snorkelling

Spa treatments

Rooms at Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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Standard Room

At the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you’ll find Standard Rooms, Prime Rooms and Suites, all of which are elegantly appointed and feature high ceilings, shuttered windows, and cool white walls. The rooms feature traditional Swahili du00e9cor and hand-carved furnishings. The Standard Rooms are spacious, relaxed, and feature modern amenities like air conditioning, satellite television, wireless internet, and a well-stocked mini-bar. From the room, with its 4-poster bed, you can walk out onto your balcony and relax on a hammock as you take in the beautiful views.rn

Other room types:

rnThe Prime Room features all the luxurious amenities and style of the Standard Rooms, but are more spacious. Featuring traditional fretwork, cabinets and brightly coloured coastal cotton, these rooms have private balconies with magnificent views, as well as king-sized, 4-poster beds for your comfort. The three Suites can be found in the separate Zanzibar Inn, a private haven for romantics and discerning travellers. All suites offer sublime views across the Zanzibar waterfront, and access to a private beach. Take your pick from the Executive Suite, Honeymoon Suite or Presidential Suite. For families, some rooms and suites can be adjusted to create interconnected rooms.

General Facilities

The Masahani bar is designed and decorated in traditional Swahili style, and is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite drink, or let the barman conjure a new, exotic and colourful combination for you.

Sit back with your drink and listen to some traditional Taarab orchestras. Beside the crystal clear swimming pool you’ll find a spacious terrace, with indoor and outdoor seating and excellent pool views.

Here you’ll find a wide range of drinks and snacks all day long – ideal for those who want to extend their poolside lounging. The Mdele coffee shop is adjacent to the pool and serves traditional Swahili coffee and freshly-baked pastries.

Bar

Laundry service

Restaurant

Spa

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

Dining

If you have a love for seafood and you enjoy trying new delicacies, then you’ll love dining at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel. With two restaurants on site and one a little drive away on a secluded beach, you’ll enjoy many flavoursome Swahili dishes and plenty freshly caught seafood. The Baharia Restaurant is the hotel’s main dining area and is situated mere inches from the ocean’s lapping waves. With wide open windows, fretwork screens, Omani carvings, Persian rugs and bright Swahili artefacts, this restaurant offers an authentic atmosphere here you can enjoy freshly caught seafood and dishes infused with local spices.

The Terrace Restaurant is perched on the roof of the Inn and is a more exclusive place to enjoy an open-air meal. The restaurant looks out over the bay and features a superb selection of freshly caught fish and seafood. Just a short drive away you’ll find a secluded and beautiful spot where the Mangapwani Beach Barbeque is situated. At this beach hideaway you can tuck into a superb Swahili lunch buffet. The staff at the hotel are also happy to accommodate children, with special meals that they’ll love and earlier meal times to suit their routine.

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Traveller Reviews

  • SN
    Serena Newstead
    traveler

    In Stonetown, the Serena Hotel was lovely and we would have happily stayed there a bit longer.

SN
Serena Newstead
traveler

In Stonetown, the Serena Hotel was lovely and we would have happily stayed there a bit longer.