Idyllically situated on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of tranquility and opulence amongst the bustle of one of Africa's most ancient and most enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence, setting it apart as one of the finest hotels in Zanzibar.

Accomodation

All our luxury Zanzibar accommodation options are equipped with: 24-hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, direct-dial phone, in-room satellite TV, mini bar, private safe, 240V/3 pin (square)sockets and shaver sockets, hair driers, mosquito nets, bathrobe and slippers, umbrellas, porter/concierge, airport shuttle and limousine service.

Rooms

State Suite

Cooled by the breezes of the spice island, located in the heart of romantic Stone Town, enjoying sweeping views across the Zanzibar waterfront; and with access to its own private beach facility, the magnificent Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers the ultimate escape from reality. It also offers a stunning selection of suites.

Amenity

  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Telephone

Connectivity

  • WIFI - Intertnet
Prime View Room

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

Amenity

  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Multi-channel TV screen
  • WiFi

  • telephone
Standard Rooms

Our 39 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.

Amenity

  • Air Conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Multi-channel TV screen
  • Telephone
  • WiFi
Executive Suite

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

SUPERIOR KING BED

DOUBLE PREMIUM

PREMIUM

Rooms

  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Double bed 131-150 width
DOUBLE STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wi-fi
  • Cot on demand
  • 220V power supply
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Double bed 131-150 width
  • Queen-size bed 150-154 width
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
DOUBLE STANDARD

STANDARD

DOUBLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

DOUBLE SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Rooms

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wi-fi
  • Cot on demand
  • 220V power supply
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Number of bedrooms
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
DOUBLE TWO BEDS

TWO BEDS

Room RUN OF HOUSE

RUN OF HOUSE

Room STANDARD

STANDARD

Room SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

Room SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

SINGLE PREMIUM

PREMIUM

Rooms

  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Double bed 131-150 width
SINGLE STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wi-fi
  • Cot on demand
  • 220V power supply
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Double bed 131-150 width
  • Queen-size bed 150-154 width
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
SINGLE STANDARD

STANDARD

SINGLE SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Rooms

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Living room
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wi-fi
  • Cot on demand
  • 220V power supply
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Smoking rooms
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Number of bedrooms
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
SINGLE SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

SUITE EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE

SUITE EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE

SUITE EXECUTIVE KING BED

EXECUTIVE KING BED

Dining

Constructed so that the waves lap to within inches of its open windows and the lateen-sailed dhows pass within metres of its tables, the Baharia Restaurant features fretwork screens, Omani carvings, Persian rugs and bright Swahili artifacts. The Zanzibar cuisine meanwhile, blends freshly caught seafood, fresh spices, luscious fruit and delicately flavoured vegetables.

Terrace Restaurant

On the roof of the Inn is our exclusive open-air Terrace Restaurant, which looks out over the bay and features a supreme selection of freshly-caught sea food. Choices from the catch of the day include: ‘Kole kole', ‘Changu', kingfish, sea bream, red snapper, white snapper, barracuda, cobia, tuna, sailfish, rock cod, lobster, prawns, calamari, cegal de mer and crab.

Mangapwani Beach Barbeque

A short drive from the Inn, the Serena's exclusive beach hideaway offers a superb Swahili seafood lunch buffet.

Backed by coconut palms fronted by secluded white sandy beaches and rocky coves, looking out over an expanse of translucent turquoise ocean where dolphin arc, turtles potter and curtains of fish drift amongst rainbow coral gardens, the Managapwani Serena Beach Club is the ultimate island paradise.

Conference

The sumptuous Zanzibar Inn Conference Suite is located on the ground floor of the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is the perfect location in Zanzibar for memorable meetings and events. Decorated in traditional Zanzibar style, it can accommodate up to 40 participants in a range of different room layouts and offers a wide range of services which include

Meetings, Business Incentives and Events

Wedding

Experience and unforgettable and unique destination wedding and honeymoon in Africa or Asia with Serena Hotels and Resorts.

Your wedding day should be the most special day in your life. So at Serena, we are committed to ensuring that everything is planned - down to the smallest detail. And that everything is as perfect as you could possibly wish for. We also ensure that on your big day, we take the strain, leaving you to enjoy the magic of the moment.

Wedding & Honeymoons

Our wedding portfolio offers you a choice of unique destination weddings. Whether you are planning a destination wedding in Africa or Asia, we can arrange an unforgettable day in the most special locations. Plus, you may choose from the grandeur and elegance of a city hotel, the stunning scenery of a safari lodge, or the brilliant backdrop of an Indian Ocean resort.

HotelFacilities

Total number of rooms: 39

hotel

Wheelchair-accessible

Car park

24-hour reception

Check-in hour

Check-out hour

Wi-fi

Local and international calls

Car hire

Airport Shuttle

Room service

Laundry service

Babysitting service

Multilingual staff

24-hour security

Bellboy service

Fireplace

Smoke detector

Hotel safe

Currency exchange facilities

Cloakroom

Lift access

Shop

Garden

Terrace

Concierge

Newspapers

Luggage room

BBQ facilities

Library

Towels and bed linen

Café

Bar

Restaurant: 2

Smoking area

Poolside snack bar

Conference room

Meeting room

Outdoor freshwater pool: 1

Children’s swimming area: 1

Sun loungers

Parasols

Children playground

Kids’ club

Game room

Massage

Spa treatments

Spa centre

Breakfast

Early departure

Identification card at arrival

Non-smoking establishment

Diving

Windsurfing

Canoeing

Horse riding

Golf

Other Protocol

Facilities

Indoor Pool
Room Service
Car Park
Hotel Bar
Hotel Safe
WiFi
Restaurant
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Exceptional hotel
Totally recommend this hotel. The position is right on the beach with fabulous views and sunsets. Close to everything you’d want to see and visit around Stonetown. The rooms were spacious and had...
August 2, 2025
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Amanda P
Lovely hotel in a good position to explore from
Fabulous clean comfy hotel with a luxury feel. We had a wrap around sea and pool view room which was great to watch the boats coming in. Had everything in the room we needed. Mosquitoe net over large...
August 1, 2025
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Ken H
Wonderful place to stay
The hotel is located at the water’s edge in Stone Town. The hotel has both charm and elegance with architecture that reflects the local Muslim culture. We found the staff very friendly and...
August 1, 2025
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