Zanzibar Serena Hotel  

On Stone Town’s sea-front in Zanzibar, a beachfront hotel set between Nakupenda and Shangani Beaches and within easy walking distance of the old market and historic baths. Ideal for beach hotel searches and family-friendly stays in the heart of Zanzibar City.

Swahili-style rooms with high ceilings, shuttered windows and cool white walls give a calm, local-meets-luxe vibe. Expect four-poster beds, private balconies (some with massive hammocks), minibars, satellite TVs, en suite bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, individually controlled air-conditioning and in-room safes.

Soak in an outdoor pool, sip at the poolside bar, or unwind at the full-service spa with massages and beauty treatments. There’s a coffee shop and two on-site restaurants, 24-hour room service, bike rentals, a diving club, kids’ club and babysitting on request; extras include dinner by the beach and seafood BBQs by the pool.

A 24-hour business center and meeting/conference space (about 621 sq ft) make this a practical choice for small events. Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep things smooth.

Two on-site restaurants and a café serve local Swahili dishes and fresh seafood, plus poolside snacks and a daily complimentary evening reception. Room service runs 24 hours, and special beachfront dinners are available for a surcharge.