Zanzibar Serena Hotel  

Perched on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar — steps from Stonetown Beach and within walking distance of the old city. Surrounded by sultans' palaces, Portuguese forts, dhow harbours and bustling bazaars, it’s a tranquil seaside hideaway in a historic port town.

This intimate hotel has 39 rooms styled in traditional Swahili and Arabic-influenced décor: high ceilings with mangrove-pole beams, shuttered windows, cool white walls and carved furnishings. Rooms often feature four-poster, net-draped beds, louvre doors onto balconies (some with large free‑standing hammocks), en suite bathrooms, minibar, satellite TV, safe and individually controlled air conditioning.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax at the poolside snack bar and bar. Spa and massage services, a diving club, indoor pool options, a kids' club and playroom make it a family-friendly choice. Concierge, doctor-on-call, library, picnic and barbecue areas, plus transfers and parking, keep things easy — and you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings right on the waterfront.

There’s a business center and conference facilities on-site, plus free Wi‑Fi throughout the property to keep meetings and remote work running smoothly.

Enjoy an on-site restaurant, cafe and bar serving local flavors and fresh seafood. Special offerings include poolside seafood BBQs and dinner by the beach for a memorable coastal meal.