ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL, Zanzibar – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Swahili Style
Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers 51 rooms and suites decorated in traditional Swahili style, featuring carved wooden beds with mosquito nets, kilim rugs, and brass lamps. All rooms include a private balcony with Indian Ocean views, a flat-screen TV, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities. The Executive Suite has a king-sized four-poster bed, a sitting room, and an L-shaped balcony with a hammock. Sea Front Prime Rooms open to ocean-view balconies with a cocktail area.
Dining by the Ocean
The Terrace Seafood Restaurant on the rooftop serves fresh-caught seafood with views of Zanzibar Bay. Baharia Restaurant offers international dishes and weekly Swahili banquets by the pool. Masahani Bar features signature cocktails and live Taarab music. All dining options emphasize local ingredients, including spices grown on nearby plantations.
Stone Town Exploration
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and steps from UNESCO sites like the House of Wonders and Arab Fort. Guests can tour Stone Town's narrow streets, visit the Freddie Mercury Museum, or take a spice tour to local farms. Boat trips to Prison Island and Pange Sandbank include snorkeling and seafood BBQs.
Events with Historic Backdrops
The hotel's Conference Suite hosts up to 40 guests, with options for larger events at the Sultan Hamoud's Palace or Old Dispensary. Wedding packages include beachfront ceremonies, Swahili receptions, and traditional Taarab music. Business services include secretarial support, AV equipment, and team-building programs.
Family and Wellness Services
Children's menus, early dining times, and supervised pool access are available. The Maisha Spa offers treatments with African-inspired rituals, including hot beanbag therapy. Airport transfers, babysitting, and adjoining rooms can be arranged. The concierge organizes dolphin tours, Jozani Forest visits, and dhow cruises.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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