ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL, Zanzibar

Zanzibar Serena Hotel - Seafront luxury in Stone Town near UNESCO sites

Located on the seafront in Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Hotel occupies two historic buildings designed in traditional Swahili style. The hotel is 15 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and within walking distance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the National Museum, House of Wonders, and Arab Fort. It forms part of the sea wall offering ocean views from the central swimming pool, rooftop restaurant, and bar. The property features a conference suite accommodating up to 40 guests, 24-hour room service, and airport transfers upon request. Dining options include Baharia Restaurant serving international and Swahili dishes, Terrace Seafood Restaurant on the rooftop, and Masahani Bar offering cocktails with live Taarab music performances. The hotel organizes excursions to Prison Island, Pange Sandbank, and spice plantations.

Additional perks of the hotel

Direct access to the beachfront with private dining opportunities

Beach excursions to Pange Sandbank with snorkeling equipment provided

Dolphin watching tours at Kazimkazi fishing village

Spice tours of local vanilla, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, and cinnamon plantations

Visit to Jozani Forest, home to endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkeys

Professional guide services for Stone Town cultural tours

Weekly authentic Swahili banquets by the pool

Access to Sultan Hamoud's Palace for events and meetings

Medical insurance for excursions

Freddie Mercury Museum within walking distance

Room Options

The hotel offers 51 rooms and suites decorated in Swahili style with carved beds, mosquito nets, kilim rugs, and brass lamps. Standard Rooms feature traditional niches, fretwork cabinets, and blue-white décor with either king-sized or twin beds. Sea Front Prime Rooms include a four-poster king bed and L-shaped balcony with ocean views, cocktail area, and double hammock. Executive Suites offer a king-sized bed, separate sitting room with TV, and a bathroom with both bath and shower. All accommodations include private balconies with Indian Ocean views, high ceilings, and traditional carved furniture with ceramic inlays.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning and ceiling fans

Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

Minibars and coffee/tea making stations

In-room safes and 24-hour room service

V/3-pin (square) sockets and shaver sockets

Bathrobes and slippers

Private balconies with ocean views

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Wood louver doors

Daily fresh towel service