Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Parking included
- Room service
- Spa
- Air conditioning
The current price is AU$541
AU$541
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Explore the area
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
- Shangani Beach3 min walk
- Forodhani Gardens5 min walk
- Slave Market10 min walk
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)11 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
- 58 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
- 28 sq m
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Double room
Standard Double room
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
- 26 sq m
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area
Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Serena Hotel places you in the centre of Zanzibar Town, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nakupenda Beach and Shangani Beach. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Baharia Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and lifeguards on site. 621 square feet (58 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Stone Town hotel include Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens.
What's nearby
- Shangani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Slave Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Passing Show Hotel - 13 min walk
- Meeting Point Cafe - 9 min walk
- Ccm Social Hall - 3 min drive
- Lukmaan - 9 min walk
- Livingstone Beach Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Zanzibar Serena Hotel such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Zanzibar Town hotel.
- 1 building
- 51 guestrooms or units
- 3 levels
- 2 dining venues
- 621 sq ft of conference space
- 58 sq. m of conference space
- Manager's reception (free)
- Deli
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Beach lounge chairs
- Towels for the beach
- Umbrellas for the beach
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Business centre (24 hours)
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Games room or arcade
- Library
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- Gift shop
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Bellhop
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Bar by the pool
Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- 2 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A poolside bar
- Couples/private dining
- Free daily manager's reception
- Private picnics
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Baharia Restaurant
- Terrace Restaurant
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Children's pool
- Full-service spa
- Library
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Children's pool
- In-room babysitting
- Laundry facilities
- Lifeguards on site
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
- 621 square feet of conference space
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden
- On the beach
- Picnic area
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Full-service spa
- 2 treatment rooms
- Body scrubs
- Couples treatment rooms
- Facials
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- 1 building
- 3 floors
- Banquet hall
- Designated smoking areas
- Lifeguards
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 21-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Individual furnishings
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 90800 per person (one-way)
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number Z0000010668
We should mention
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Hotel Serena Zanzibar
Serena Hotel Zanzibar
Serena Zanzibar
Serena Zanzibar Hotel
Zanzibar Serena
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Serena Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Serena Hotel on 25 Sept 2025 start from AU$525.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Yep, Zanzibar Serena Hotel has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Yep, Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.
Is there a spa on site at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Yep, there is an onsite spa at Zanzibar Serena Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.
Does Zanzibar Serena Hotel have a pool?
Zanzibar Serena Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.
What luxury perks are available at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Zanzibar Serena Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.
What makes Zanzibar Serena Hotel a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
Is Zanzibar Serena Hotel family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a hit with families.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Serena Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.