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About the Hotel

Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Located merely a 9-minute stroll from Hurumzi Street, the opulent 5-star Zanzibar Serena Hotel ensures hassle-free stays by offering a 24-hour front desk, late check-out, and wake-up calls. The smoke-free hotel is in the Stone Town district, 4.7 km from such natural sights as Nakupenda Beach.

Location

This Zanzibar hotel is situated 950 m from Old Slave Market and right around the corner from Mercury House. The accommodation is a mere 13 minutes on foot from Darajani Market in Zanzibar.

There is Vikokotoni only 1.1 km away, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is in proximity to the hotel.

For those travelling from afar, Kisauni airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Some of the 51 non-smoking rooms at the Serena Zanzibar are furnished with a writing table, and appointed with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. Separate bathrooms also include a shower cap and bath sheets. Guests can enjoy views of the pool.

Eat & Drink

The Serena offers a menu of local cuisine, which you can taste in the pizza Baharia restaurant. Drinks are available at the pool bar. There is a seafood restaurant serving African food just 550 metres away.

Leisure & Business

A swimming pool and spa therapy are offered at this Zanzibar property for an extra charge. The Serena Zanzibar has an own beach area with lounge chairs. Guests are welcome to relax at a full-service spa and a spa salon offered on site. There is meeting rooms and a conference space available for corporate travellers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Double Room Sea View
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Bathtub
Standard Double Room
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Executive Suite
2 persons
58 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar800 m
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 8.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Museum
Old Fort of Zanzibar
450 m
Historic Site
Stone Town
550 m
Kenyatta Road
Mercury House
290 m
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
440 m
Park
Forodhani Park
580 m
Kelele Square
120 m
Gallery
Hellen Art Gallery
140 m
Cathedral St
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
400 m
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
520 m
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
570 m
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
560 m
Zanzibar
Tippu Tip's House
80 m
Shangani
210 m
Shangani St
Mambo Msiige
140 m
Vuga
300 m
Restaurants
6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar
130 m
Plot 60
The Beach House Restaurant
50 m
Shangani Street
Travellers Cafe
70 m
Kelele Square
Buni
10 m
Shangani Street
swaad restaurant
40 m
Shangani St Shangani
Stone Town Cafe
260 m
Kenyatta Road Shangani River
The Terrace at the Zanzibar Serena Inn
50 m
Kelele Square
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