Zanzibar Serena Inn

Sarah Fox

I stayed two nights at the hotel and the rooms really are gorgeous -ultra luxurious and modern. It is a great hotel but there are some things to bear in mind. One most of the rooms do not have a sea view and two, there is no beach directly in front of the property. This isn't too much of a problem as there is a free shuttle which transfers you the 5 min down the road to the lovely beach but if you want to step out from your room onto the beach, this isn't the place. There is also quite a walk from some of the rooms to the main areas. The suites are incredible if you can afford them.

  • Sarah Fox

Located in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar this stunning property is set in two historic seafront buildings that have been integrated and restored into a unique single property echoing the grandeur of days past. One was an 18th century house, the other the offices of telecommunication in later colonial times. Stone Town is a legendary place full of old palaces with intricately carved doors and colourful spice and fruit markets. The hotel is elegance itself as well as romantic and it offers the best in island hospitality. All the bedrooms overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lazy dhows that plough beneath the restaurant's windows. The interiors echo Zanzibar's rich Arab influence – intricately carved doors and furniture coupled with colourful mosaic flooring.

Location

Approximately 10 min drive from Zanzibar Airport.

Highlights

  • Sipping cocktails from the stilted bar area overlooking turquoise waters.

Facilities

Facilities available at Zanzibar Serena Inn include:

  • Swimming Pool & Sun Deck
  • Satellite TV
  • Air-Conditioning in all rooms
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Mini-Bar
  • In-room Safe
  • Telephone
  • Bathroom with Tub/Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Full housekeeping services (concierge and porter services, laundry, valet, 24-hour room service, babysitting on request, children's menus and dining options and shoeshine)
  • Full Medical Back-up
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Massage & Hairdressing
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Boutique
  • Gift Shop & News Stand
  • Internet Connectivity
  • Secretarial services and a wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa
  • Express check in and out
  • Porter and concierge services and 24-hour Forex facilities

Activities

Activities available at Zanzibar Serena Inn include excursions to Stone Town and Jozani Forest, water sports, round-the-island trips, scuba diving and snorkelling, day-boat trips to nearby beaches and islands and native Arab-influenced entertainment in the evenings.

Meal Basis

Bed and Breakfast, Half Board and Full Board.

Child Policy

Children are welcome at Zanzibar Serena Inn.

Accommodation

Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 51 bedrooms including 1 presidential suite, 2 executive suites, 1 honeymoon suite, 6 prime rooms, 21 standard rooms with king size beds, 20 standard rooms with twin beds and 10 convertible standard rooms.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius during May 2011

South Africa Review

Safari and Stellebosh. I loved South Africa and definitely want to go back, there is so much to see and the people are so nice.

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Miss Hanna Ellison

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Zanzibar Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Zanzibarn Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info