With an array of family friendly amenities, unforgettable beach holidays are assured at Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Enjoy a thoughtful host of benefits and programs designed to provide the hotel’s youngest guests with special services, amenities and activities created just for them. From children’s menus and special dining times to fun excursions, the hotel aims to provide a vibrant experience for all.

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With stunning ocean views and an emphasis on using the finest local ingredients and fresh-caught seafood, the restaurants and bars at Zanzibar Serena Hotel specialise in exquisite cuisine served in extraordinary settings. From a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking bay views, to weekly Swahili banquets by the pool, to cocktails and live Taarab music, enjoy an array of tastes unlike any other. Sample dishes inspired by the enchanting island our resort calls home. Savour a rich medley of flavours, complemented by a magnificent oceanfront setting that inspires the senses. Whether you are in the mood for drinks at sunset or lunch by the sea, you will enjoy the finest dining experiences in Stone Town.

A stunning oceanfront setting. Interiors adorned in Arabic and Swahili opulence. Warm, gracious hospitality and alluring culinary journeys. Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town offers all of this and more. The hotel is tucked into the Zanzibar seafront, amidst the exotic sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours 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 51 rooms 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 Zanzibar coastal serenity and charm.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel is located on the seafront in Stone Town, which is the oldest section of Zanzibar City. The hotel is 15 from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and only moments from UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as The National Museum of Zanzibar, the Kidichi Persian Baths, the House of Wonders and the Arab Fort

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.

Stone Town.tour- exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Stone Town. You will discover the rich cultural heritage of Stone Town, with its unique blend of Arab, European, and African traditions and architecture. Explore the narrow streets lined with houses featuring large carved wooden doors, historic mosques and shops. Spice tour- known as the “Spice Island”, no visit to Zanzibar is complete without a spice tour. Discover first-hand how spice farms in the rural areas of Zanzibar grow precious spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla. Visit to prison island-this island (also known as Changuu Island) was formerly owned by and used for confinement of slaves. Prison Island is one of the best places for visitors to see the endangered Aldabra giant tortoises. These rare tortoises can reach up to 250 kg and are among the longest-lived animals on earth, with some over 170 years in age. Visit to jozani forest - the only national park on Zanzibar, this forest is known for the endangered Zanzibar red colobus. Enjoy a walk on the nature trail through the forest which is also home to many other animal species including duiker and the Zanzibar servaline genet. Dolfin adventures - the dolphin tour will take you to Kazimkazi, a quaint fishing village on the southern coast of Zanzibar. Here visitors can watch bottlenose dolphins and even experience swimming with them.

Spacious and elegant, our Executive Suites offer a magnificent bedroom with four-poster bed, a sumptuous bathroom (with bath and shower) and a relaxing sitting room (with TV and mini bar), which opens onto a magnificent L-shaped balcony with panoramic ocean views, its own al fresco cocktail area and a double hammock.

Abounding in cushion-covered Lamu beds, softly lit by brass lanterns, and enjoying a private sitting room and a delightfully spacious panelled balcony with Indian Ocean panoramas and its own double hammock, the Honeymoon Suite also boasts an unashamedly romantic ensuite bedroom subtly presented in soft creams and ocean blues.

Providing glorious Indian Ocean views from its magnificent L-shaped terrace, the Presidential Suite offers the ultimate in spacious and secluded accommodations in Zanzibar. Boasting a regal reception room (with TV and private bar) and a palatial bedroom with king-sized four-poster bed, this exclusive suite also offers a supremely generous balcony, ideally suited to private cocktails or dining à deux.

Our exceptionally spacious Prime Rooms are presented in traditional Swahili style featuring traditional niches, fretwork cabinets and brightly coloured coastal cotton soft furnishings in cool blue. The four-poster beds are draped in mosquito nets and are generously king-sized.

Our 41 standard rooms are presented in traditional Swahili style featuring traditional niches, fretwork cabinets and a cool blue and white colour scheme. Each room has either a king-sized bed with mosquito netting or twin beds.