Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Tanzania
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A stunning oceanfront setting. Interiors adorned in Arabic and Swahili opulence. Warm, gracious hospitality and alluring culinary journeys. Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers all of this and more.
The hotel is tucked into the Zanzibar seafront, amidst the exotic sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbors and bright bazaars of Stone Town. Comprised of two historic buildings designed in traditional Swahili style, this lavish retreat captures the elegance of a grander era since passed.
An ambience of relaxed sophistication has been created in each of the 51rooms and suites, with wood-framed louver doors opening onto private balconies with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Cool, white walls, high-ceilings and crisp royal blues and whites give a sense of coastal serenity and charm.
The rooftop Terrace Seafood Restaurant offers fresh-caught seafood and extraordinary views of the bay, the perfect place to unwind after a day’s venture into Spice Town. Weekly authentic Swahili banquets can be enjoyed by the pool at Baharia Restaurant, whilst Masahani Bar offers signature cocktails and live performances by traditional Taarab bands.
WHY CHOOSE ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL?
- Stone Town, Spice Tour, visits to the Sultan’s baths, slave caves and slave market
- Diving on one of the world’s most renowned dive sites
- Dhow trips and idyllic island escapes, dolphin, turtle and whale watching
- Swahili feasts with Taarab music
- Conference and event facilities
- Swimming pool and pool deck
- Live music nightly
- Treatment rooms
- Business center, travel desk, taxi service
- Wedding planning service
- Gift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk
- Baby-sitting, children’s dining/menus
Questions about Zanzibar Serena
What is the setting in Stone Town?
The hotel is tucked into the Zanzibar seafront among sultans palaces, Portuguese forts, dhow harbours and bazaars, and is made up of two historic buildings in traditional Swahili style. The 51 rooms and suites have wood-framed louver doors opening onto private balconies with uninterrupted ocean views.
Where do guests eat, and is there live music?
The rooftop Terrace Seafood Restaurant serves fresh-caught seafood with views over the bay, weekly Swahili banquets are held poolside at Baharia Restaurant, and Masahani Bar offers cocktails with live performances by traditional Taarab bands. There is live music nightly.
What can we do beyond Stone Town?
Stone Town walks, a spice tour, visits to the sultan baths, slave caves and slave market, diving on renowned sites, dhow trips and island escapes, and dolphin, turtle and whale watching. Rates start from US$250 per room per night, and there is baby-sitting and children dining for families.
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