Zanzibar Serena Hotel

P.O BOX 4151, Stone Town, Tanzania
Superb
207 reviews
9.0

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Nakupenda Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Shangani Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Old Fort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forodhani Gardens.

Amenities

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Dining

Grab a bite at Baharia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Nakupenda Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Old Fort - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Wonders - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 8 km / 4.9 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 621 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Proposal/romance packages available
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Free reception
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 58
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Tours/ticket assistance
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Horse riding nearby
Multilingual staff
Mosquito nets
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Laundry facilities
Bicycle rentals on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Fishing nearby
Beach umbrellas
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Spa treatment room(s)
Arcade/game room
Picnic area
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Beach towels
Off-street parking
Private picnics
Couples/private dining
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Business center
24-hour front desk
Lifeguard on site
Number of restaurants - 2
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free self parking
Conference space
Terrace
Beach sun loungers
Conference space size (feet) - 621
24-hour business center
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 12:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Check-in Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional Fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90800 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest rating

9.0
Superb
207 reviews
Value
8.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Quality
10.0
Service
9.4
Location
9.8
Amenities
8.2
Condition
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Neighborhood
9.2
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