Title: Zanzibar Serena Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar+Town%2C+Mjini+Magharibi+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=83951&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar Serena Hotel on Nakupenda Beach offers turquoise waters, white sand, sunshine, fine dining by day, and evening cocktails. ## Photo gallery for Zanzibar Serena Hotel ![Honeymoon Suite | View from room - Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/1c4c7c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood - Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/6b5ff241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood - Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/8536c6b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site - Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/f83d911c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/b04d3bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Zanzibar Serena Hotel provides a peaceful escape on Nakupenda Beach. Travelers can book facials at the spa, relax by the outdoor pool, or savor seafood at either of the two restaurants. The hotel includes a complimentary daily manager's reception and offers WiFi in all rooms. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Serena-Hotel.h83951.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Serena-Hotel.h83951.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on the beach, Zanzibar Serena Hotel is in Stone Town neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kidichi Spice Farm are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nakupenda Beach and Forodhani Gardens. Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16339%2C39.18609&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DsmLZR1bjX9px1JdH7si5BDADT0=) Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town ### What's nearby - ![Shangani Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143861/f9b1d75c-7fd2-425c-a8ce-3cf39682c9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shangani Beach 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Nakupenda Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 7 min walk - Livingstone Beach Restaurant 4 min walk - House of Karafuu 6 min walk - The Floating Restaurant 6 min walk - Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town 4 min walk ## About this property ### Zanzibar Serena Hotel Luxury family-friendly hotel near Nakupenda Beach Located close to Shangani Beach and Old Fort, Zanzibar Serena Hotel provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and seafood. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge) - A banquet hall, tour/ticket information and beach umbrellas - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All 51 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. 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24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - 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) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Property Registration Number Z0000010668 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### 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 ### Does Zanzibar Serena Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel? ### Is Zanzibar Serena Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Zanzibar Serena Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Zanzibar Serena Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Zanzibar Serena Hotel? ### Does Zanzibar Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Zanzibar Serena Hotel located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Zanzibar Serena Hotel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 165 8 - Good 56 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sumaiya 11 Feb 2026 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing place, good location and nice staff ##### Sumaiya Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eve 26 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were lovely, the hotel is beautifully located on the ocean with a great pool. Lots of character ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6ccdb125-5aca-46b9-8917-c8f5a3163693-1769432804879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/08f72634-edb4-4cf9-850c-468a64afc28a-1769432804535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dca99101-8d5a-41e8-ac5a-f220da9b893a-1769432805165.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/37576288-59cc-4cef-8bf3-71a52b76e295-1769432805140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eve Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Stay Wonderful hotel on the beach in Stone Town. Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet. Nice views and pool. ##### Teresa Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The room was beautiful and very clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was wonderful. And a great location for walking around Stone Town which was very safe. In all an excellent stay. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property, great service, delicious food!! ##### katherine Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel was marvelous - great location, fabulous views of the ocean and the friendliest staff we've ever had ![Our balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0d43bd78-321a-4b07-b10c-d9db1d5a9380-1753707936827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Wonderful room ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4efd232a-f1a1-4479-80ed-f33f7080e13f-1753707936377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Interesting decor ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/29b812e9-2c7f-4825-bc69-b0828dd272fd-1753707936021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Architectural delight ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da7d2587-a330-43d3-8b0c-4319b993234d-1753707936885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nesan 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property Amazing Staff Shoutout to David and the breakfast staff they are amazing!! ##### Nesan Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### catriona 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This is a lovely hotel in a historic building. It’s walking distance to all the sights of Stonetown. Our room was clean and comfortable. The balcony looked out to the Indian Ocean. Staff were very helpful and friendly, particularly the receptionist who helped us with booking our transfer to the airport at the end of our stay. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2a37fa19-d0c8-40fd-af48-8d4c1fc56c6f-1759827407547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### catriona Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff, beautiful hotel. ##### Nancy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Angela 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location and pool were great. The restaurant food was excellent, free breakfast excellent. Pool service from Damian especially was fabulous. ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aateqa 27 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful, historic property with amazing views. Everyone working there was friendly. ##### Aateqa Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Absolutely amazing! I will definitely be back. Everyone treats you like family. Excellent service. Fabulous food. Beautiful accommodations. ##### Diana Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, staff very courteous. I had a great room with a balcony facing the ocean. Very comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Excellent service from the time we arrived to the time we left. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02CAD557BA9AC7F1A9C739956B757998746000171703755004983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65B0AD52FD55572653222AA35EC5DFA03DC016B91703755005601.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bashir 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Fantastic Amazing Excellent Service with excellent Friendly Staff ##### Bashir Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laureen 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My third stay here! I love Zanzibar and love staying here. It's so convenient to everything and the staff are exceptional. Big Joe is always there to welcome us! And Johannes and Suliman also are great. Food is good, view is spectacular, rooms are big and have an "Old World" feel. I love it here! ##### Laureen Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property is immaculate. Staff are utterly courteous. The hotel itself is beautiful and carefully maintained. ##### Kara Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alka 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Superbly helpful and friendly staff. Located in a very central area….easy to walk to nearby attractions like Freddie Mercury house etc. Plenty of taxis right outside the hotel. Hotel staff very very friendly and helpful for organizing any tours/taxis. ##### Alka Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean A 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff. Responsive and friendly. Charming room. Well furnished and cared for. Pool is clean and attractive. ##### Jean A Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisbeth 26 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Really nice hotel - needs an upgrade The hotel has a great location, and a really nice pool. But there are stairs to get everywhere. No elevators. The staff was exceptionally service minded - and helpful. But we did not get any recognition for the Hotels.com membership - we should have gotten a bottle of wine and som discount on the VIP membership. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1BB19362AECD8EC90F68D469C002A0D88AA47BB41737892361647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/10F231BA529C36DE5D0651501346DCACB33AD4751737892358898.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F1AA5AD818AC9FBE5CE842D4D30A74830C80A4C81737892361940.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisbeth Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### cindy 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely property in a quiet corner of Stonetown. Great swimming pool. Historic quality of hotel added a charming feel. Most rooms overlook the ocean. The amenities were complete and the room was very comfortable. Spend a little extra to get an outside balcony or verandah. The staff was wonderful and helpful. There are lots of restaurants nearby. I can't speak for the food at the on property restaurant since I had to leave early and skipped the breakfast. I would definitely stay here again on a Stonetown visit. ##### cindy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alastair 6 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Great location Excellent location next to the beach with a very nice pool. Shame the sea has some litter in it. The bar service around the pool is very slow. The young staff in particular need to learn more English and a sense of urgency. Stone town is very interesting but beware fake guides ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2441FA3DAC26CE148F96FE62DD28F1D4F71A2BD41707214729277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alastair Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Ian 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The property is in a good location but is extremely tired and old fashioned. They are installing an elevator but this was right next to our room so very noisy works. The entire facilities need a major renovation. The staff were wonderful especially Johannes in the concierge. ##### Ian Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne G 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a gem. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous. They helped us find guides, get to Prison Island, find places to shop for certain items, the list goes on. The room was quiet and very comfortable with a large balcony. The food was excellent. The location is fabulous -- right on the water. Also, we had a late flight out and were able to store our luggage and use the all the amenities of the hotel. We could even shower before leaving! I highly recommend this hotel. I can't imagine finding a better one. ##### Anne G Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Igor 30 Jun 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness Upon check out I received the bill which had 2 same numbers in it. When I argued, they cancelled one of them but afterwards, on the way to ferry they called the driver and started asking for more moneys. Even after check out. Hotel after all is good, most of the staff are friendly. 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