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      Zanzibar Serena Hotel

      678 Reviews
      #7 of 33 Hotels in Stone Town
      Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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        2 adults
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          0 children
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            US$ 466
            US$ 403
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            Overview
            4.5
            678 reviews
            • Excellent58%
            • Very good31%
            • Average7%
            • Poor3%
            • Terrible1%
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            Free Wifi
            Free Parking
            Breakfast included
            Air Conditioning
            Beachfront
            Pool
            Non-Smoking Rooms
            Restaurant
            Airport Transportation
            Room Service
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            Rooftop Terrace
            Babysitting
            Private Balcony
            5.0 Star Hotel
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            1 - 5 of 615 reviews

            Reviewed yesterday
            Great location with traditional Zanzibari hospitality

            Stayed at Serena after hearing how great it is from my father in law. We were upgraded to the corner suite and the room was large with a lounge and a bedroom with the balcony inbetween offering excellent views across the Indian ocean. Good size...More

            Thank imv81
            Reviewed 6 days ago
            Lunch stop

            Stopped here for lunch of a guided tour around stone town. It was quite, comfortable and the staff were attentive. The food was lovely and we had a great time. There is a nice view of the small islands off the coast of Zanzibar and...More

            Thank NatB23
            Response from Paul C, General Manager at Zanzibar Serena HotelResponded 2 days ago

            Thank you for the amazing review. Next time you are visiting Zanzibar we request that you stay with us. With Regards, Paul Chaulo General Manager

            Reviewed 1 week ago
            What I hoped for and more

            I had a romantic idea of what Zanzibar would look like. And lucky for me the Serena Inn feed into that idea. Yes the staff was amazing, and the view was awesome. But it was the hotel and the atmosphere I loved the most. I...More

            Thank Melissa N
            Response from Paul C, General Manager at Zanzibar Serena HotelResponded 6 days ago

            Greetings from Stone Town, Zanzibar! Thank you for your time in leaving us your amazing review and recommendation. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your stay and that the atmosphere, the staff and history associated with our property are among the things...More

            Reviewed 2 weeks ago
            Great and committed staff!

            I stayed at Serena for over a week and what I liked the most about being there is the staff. All of them are very kind, professional and helpful! They helped me in everything I needed and were always with great attitude! Also, I would...More

            2  Thank OdieMac
            Response from Paul C, General Manager at Zanzibar Serena HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

            Jambo from Zanzibar Serena Hotel! We are delighted to have had the opportunity to have you as our guest and we are pleased that you liked our hotel and its services. We greatly appreciate your comments on our staff on whom we pride ourselves to...More

            Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
            Leading small hotels

            This hotel boasts of great service and perfect location. Facing the ocean, white sand beaches offer a spectacular sight. Possibly the best place for a romantic outting or honeymoon in Stonewall Town. Conference facilities, restaurants and bars makes this hotel of distinction truly part of...More

            1  Thank John C
            Response from Paul C, General Manager at Zanzibar Serena HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

            Dear John, Thank you very much for your amazing review of our property! We are very happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and that you enjoyed our facilities. Thank you also for your nice comments on our location. We very...More

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            About
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            Amenities
            • Top amenities
            • Pool
            • Beachfront
            • Breakfast included
            • Room Service
            • Restaurant
            • Bar/Lounge
            • Free Parking
            • Spa
            • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
            • Hotel Amenities
            • Breakfast included
            • Room Service
            • Dry Cleaning
            • Meeting Rooms
            • Laundry Service
            • Concierge
            • Multilingual Staff
            • Free Parking
            • Airport Transportation
            • Business Centre with Internet Access
            • Banquet Room
            • Babysitting
            • Room amenities
            • Air Conditioning
            • Minibar
            • Things to do
            • Pool
            • Restaurant
            • Bar/Lounge
            • Spa
            Details
            • Price range
            • US$ 286 - US$ 467 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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            • Hotel Style
            • #1 On the Beach Hotel in Stone Town
            • #2 Spa Hotel in Stone Town
            • #3 Romantic Hotel in Stone Town
            • #4 Business Hotel in Stone Town
            • #4 Luxury Hotel in Stone Town
            • #5 Family Hotel in Stone Town
            • Room types
            • Suites ,
            • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
            • Accessible rooms ,
            • Family Rooms
            • Number of rooms
            • 51
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            • Location
            • Tanzania >
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            • Zanzibar City >
            • Stone Town
            • Also Known As
            • Zanzibar Serena Hotel Stone Town ,
            • Zanzibar Serena Stone Town ,
            • Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
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            Christopher O
            The beach club at Mangapwani - is there a shuttle and is there an extra charge? Please advise. Thanks.
            20 May 2016|
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            Response from KannanAT | Reviewed this property |
            We made use of private taxi, but you can email them. They are very helpful.
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            yankeegirlSumter_SC
            Does this hotel have in room safes?
            25 April 2016|
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            Response from John C | Reviewed this property |
            Besides being a safe hotel, the rooms are also equipped with a safe.
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            Is it possible to visit pool & ressursbruk at The hotel for nonresidents
            15 December 2014|
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            Response from SerenaHotels | Property representative |
            Hello there, The pool is only open to the in-house guests. Hope that addresses your question
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            "Ocean view is the best but away from the bar area if you are go to bed early. There was live music the night..."
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            "Make sure you get an ocean view room on the second floor"
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