SERENA HOTEL
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Introduction

With its Indian, Arab, Persian and Portuguese influences, Zanzibar is a cocktail of culture, people, tradition and color.  Combine this with its natural beauty, tropical climate and laid back atmosphere, Zanzibar is, in our opinion, one of the best ways to begin or end your Tanzania safari experience. Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar (Unguja) and there is no better place to soak it up than at the Zanzibar Serena Inn.

Hotel Description

Located in the heart of Stone Town, this stunning property is set in two historic seafront buildings that have been integrated and restored into a unique single property echoing the grandeur of days past. One was an 18th century house, the other the offices of telecommunication in later colonial times. Stone Town is a legendary place full of old palaces with intricately carved doors and colourful spice and fruit markets. Often, it still smells of the cloves that gave it riches in times past. Zanzibars Stone Town was issued World Heritage Site status by UNESCOs Bureau of the World Heritage Committee. This was announced during the 24^th session of The World Heritage Committee held on 23rd-24th November 2000 in Cairns, Australia.  The hotel is elegance itself as well as romantic and it offers the best in island hospitality.

Accommodation

The hotel has 51 bedrooms and a lovely private swimming pool overlooking the ocean. All the bedrooms overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lazy dhows that plough beneath the restaurants windows. The interiors echo Zanzibars rich Arab influence intricately carved doors and furniture coupled with colourful mosaic flooring. The local specialities are freshly caught seafood with spices. A team of chefs prepare sumptuous meals daily that guests enjoy in the seafront restaurant.

Activities

Activities include excursions to Stone Town with its winding streets, beautiful houses and museums, to Jozani Forest, home to the Red Colobus monkey, extensive water sports, round-the-island trips, scuba diving and snorkelling, day-boat trips to nearby beaches and islands and native Arab-influenced entertainment in the evenings.

The most spectacular of excursions is to the Serena owned Mangapwani where guests can experience a succession of dazzlingly white hidden and secluded beaches, spice gardens, private water sports and the most sumptuous dining in simple elegance.

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Rates

from $100 per person sharing bed & breakfast

Please contact us for special discounts: