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9 / 10 Guest Rating

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Town, TZ

Zanzibar Serena Hotel - main view

About the Property

Full-Service Spa and Recreational Amenities
Enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa. Outdoor pool and bicycles available for your leisure.

Dining Options and Social Spaces
Experience delicious meals at Baharia Restaurant or have snacks at the coffee shop. Join the daily complimentary reception and unwind at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a 24-hour business center. Relax in individually furnished guestrooms with balconies.

To book your stay at our centrally located Zanzibar Serena Hotel, steps away from Nakupenda Beach, visit our website!

Facilities & Amenities

Full-service spa
Proposal/romance packages available
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View - Photo 1
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View - Photo 2
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View - Photo 3
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View - Photo 4
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds301-sq-foot individually furnished room, balcony with ocean views Relax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 21-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

28 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Superior Double Room with Sea View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$619.21

$495.37

Includes taxes & fees

Superior Double Room with Sea View

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$737.81

$590.25

Includes taxes & fees
Executive Suite - Photo 1
Executive Suite - Photo 2
Executive Suite - Photo 3
Executive Suite - Photo 4
Executive Suite - Photo 5
Executive Suite - Photo 6
Executive Suite - Photo 7
Executive Suite - Photo 8
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Executive Suite

1 King Bed624-sq-foot individually furnished room, balcony with pool views Layout - Bedroom and living roomRelax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 21-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

57 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Executive Suite

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$1,390.11

$1,112.09

Includes taxes & fees

Executive Suite

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$1,508.71

$1,206.97

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Double room - Photo 1
Standard Double room - Photo 2
Standard Double room - Photo 3
Standard Double room - Photo 4
Standard Double room - Photo 5
Standard Double room - Photo 6
Standard Double room - Photo 7
Standard Double room - Photo 8
Standard Double room - Photo 9
Standard Double room - Photo 10
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Standard Double room

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds280-sq-foot individually furnished room, balcony with partial ocean views Relax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 21-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

26 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$559.93

$447.94

Includes taxes & fees

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Half Board
20% OFF$678.51

$542.81

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9
Exceptional110 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great staff and frequently praise the beautiful property.

Categories

Cleanliness8.2
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage9.2
Overall Experience9.2

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XavierbeBE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 24, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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KAMUKUkeKE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 23, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Workers were very accommodating

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ALMOHANNADIqaQA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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ClotildebeBE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 19, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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LorindazaZA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 17, 2025

"A beautiful location with friendly staff, but an outdated property that did not meet 5-star expectations for the price."

7.0

I stayed at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel for one night. Due to a late arrival, I unfortunately did not have the opportunity to make use of the hotel’s facilities. The location is beautiful and very well positioned in Stone Town. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay, which I appreciated.

That said, I do not feel the property reflects a true 5-star standard, particularly when compared to other hotels in the area marketed at a similar level. The hotel feels quite dated overall. The rooms are small, especially the bathrooms, and the pillows were uncomfortable, resulting in a headache and backache the following morning. Breakfast was average, around a 6/10, with a limited selection. Considering the price paid, I expected a higher level of comfort and overall experience.

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JonathanfrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 9, 2025

"I go to Zanzibar quite a lot and when in Stone Town generally stay at the Park Hyatt next door. Where the Hyatt is grand"

10.0

Very well situated on the beach, a short walk to the city centre and yet only 15 minutes drive from the airport, the hotel has managed to successfully capture the soul and essence of Zanzibar.

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AndrewauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 4, 2025

"Excellent location and good place to stay in Zanzibar"

8.0

This was in an excellent location, right on the beach and was a great place to base ourselves. The staff were very welcoming and inviting, happily providing any assistance if required. Facilities were good - great pool (if you did not want to swim in the ocean) and well located restaurant overlooking the beach. The hotel itself is interesting with quite a history and lots to see of that history if you have the time.

Room was a little tired although clean. We had some nonfunctioning power outlets but the staff attended to this quickly. Very minor issue with the room key - the room key tag was too big to practically take with you so had to leave and pick up at front desk each time.

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CorradoitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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NettynlNL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 1, 2025

"Een grote tegenvaller!"

3.0

Mooi zwembad, prima locatie

We kozen – ondanks de absurd hoge prijs in vergelijking met andere accommodaties – voor dit hotel om onze vakantie in luxe af te sluiten. In de advertentie op Booking.com werd als highlight vermeld dat er gratis vervoer naar het vliegveld inbegrepen was. Dat leek ons een mooie extra en speelde een belangrijke rol in onze keuze. Om niet voor verrassingen te komen staan, heb ik vóór onze vakantie contact opgenomen met het hotel om te bevestigen dat de transfers inderdaad gratis waren, zoals in de advertentie stond. Toen werd mij duidelijk gemaakt dat dit absoluut niet het geval was; ze konden het wél regelen, maar voor 40 euro. Ik gaf aan dat het toch duidelijk op Booking stond vermeld. Het antwoord was dat zij daar niets aan konden doen en dat ik dit maar bij Booking moest navragen. Ik reageerde nog dat het toch niet aan mij is om te controleren of de aanbiedingen op de platforms waar zíj gebruik van maken wel juist vermeld staan. Maar er viel niets aan te veranderen. Bij aankomst in het hotel heb ik gevraagd of ik de manager kon spreken. De receptionist belde hem meteen, maar hij was in gesprek en zou later naar ons toekomen. Dat was rond het middaguur. Toen we om 17.00 uur richting Stone Town vertrokken, hadden we nog steeds niets van hem gehoord. ’s Avonds, bij terugkomst, vroeg de receptionist opnieuw of het inmiddels was opgelost — maar dat was natuurlijk niet zo. Omdat we vroeg moesten uitchecken, vroeg ik of we de volgende ochtend een ontbijtbox konden meekrijgen. Je raadt het al: die stond niet klaar. En als je je als klant al zo behandeld voelt, ga je automatisch ook andere dingen negatiever ervaren. De kleine porties bij de lunch voor hoge prijzen, een flesje water dat drie keer zoveel kost als elders, een vies toilet bij het zwembad en een piepkleine douche op de kamer. Uiteindelijk hebben we zelf een taxi geregeld voor 10 euro — iets dat het hotel waarschijnlijk voor een veel lager bedrag had kunnen organiseren. Kortom: een grote tegenvaller.

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Claudia ChristldeDE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 30, 2025

"Beautiful historical hotel in great setting with fab sea views"

9.0

Location of that beautiful and charming hotel in a historical place. The views to the sea, my beautiful room and the colonial style of furniture and decoration. The fabulously big terrace of my room with marvellous views to the garden, pool and the sea.

My bathroom was a bit small.

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