Serena Hotels

A Sultanate Seafront in Stone Town

Name: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Address: Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar Serena Hotel restores the dignity of historic seafront buildings, where Indian Ocean light, carved doors and island memory meet in refined stillness.

Overview

Zanzibar Serena Hotel brings the grace of old Stone Town to the edge of the Indian Ocean, with restored historic buildings, whitewashed interiors, and deeply atmospheric Swahili detail. It is a heritage-led coastal stay for travellers who want culture, sea light, and timeless elegance rather than a generic beach resort.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a resort / heritage hotel in Stone Town. Within the super luxury segment, its identity is shaped by Swahili Heritage Coastal Style and a setting anchored in Stone Town. Official highlights include Rooftop dining with Indian Ocean views, Cuisine shaped by Zanzibar heritage, Private balconies.

Recommended for travelers drawn to Stone Town heritage, Indian Ocean balconies and a more cultivated Swahili coastal atmosphere.

Highlights

Standout points

Historic seafront setting in UNESCO-listed Stone Town
Restored 18th- and 19th-century buildings
Ocean-view rooms and suites with Swahili design details
Rooftop seafood dining and live Taarab music
Easy access to Stone Town, Prison Island, spice tours, and sandbank excursions

The stay

Guests stay through Standard King Room, Standard King / Twin Room, Standard Twin Room, supported by 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, Laundry and valet services. The rhythm of the stay extends into Baharia Restaurant and Terrace Seafood Restaurant, while experiences such as Swimming pool, Maisha Spa treatment, Dining experiences shape the wider itinerary.

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Swahili Heritage Coastal Style, expressed through Rooftop dining with Indian Ocean views.

Core themes

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Stone Town
Tanzania
Resort / Heritage Hotel
Super Luxury
Swahili Heritage Coastal Style

Rooms & stay

Rooms and suites reflect early nineteenth-century Zanzibari and Sultanate influences, with balconies and sea-facing calm folded into the historic fabric of Stone Town.

Swahili Heritage Coastal Style

Rooms

Room types

Standard King RoomStandard King / Twin RoomStandard Twin RoomStandard Triple RoomPrime King RoomPrime Twin RoomHoneymoon Prime RoomExecutive Suite

Amenities

WiFi24-hour front deskConcierge servicesHairdryerSafety deposit boxMini barElectric kettleTVPhoneAir conditioningLaundry and valet servicesRoom serviceBackup generatorHouse doctor on callComplimentary tea and coffee

Best for

CouplesHoneymoonersCultural travellersLuxury stopovers

Location & setting

Set on the UNESCO-listed seafront of Stone Town, the hotel joins restored historic buildings with Indian Ocean balconies and the layered grace of Zanzibar's Sultanate past.

Useful links

Official site Open map

Dining

Dining is deeply atmospheric, from Baharia to rooftop seafood settings, carrying Zanzibar's layered maritime history into the table.

Dining options

Baharia RestaurantTerrace Seafood RestaurantMasahani BarSwahili Nights (Friday dining experience)

Experiences

Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a resort / heritage hotel in Stone Town, Tanzania. It is positioned in the super luxury segment. Official content links the property to Swahili Heritage Coastal Style, with highlights such as Rooftop dining with Indian Ocean views and Cuisine shaped by Zanzibar heritage.

Activities

Pange Sandbank excursionFreddie Mercury MuseumStone Town TourSafari Blue sea adventureSpice TourPrison Island visitJozani Forest visitDolphin SafariSwimming poolMaisha Spa treatments

Nearby attractions

Stone TownPrison IslandSpice TourDolphin Safari waters

Access & transfers

Official property location: Stone Town. The official map reference is provided for route anchoring and arrival planning.

Transfer arrangements should be planned against the official property location and map reference. Final routing, road movement, or onward safari logistics can be confirmed during booking or pre-arrival coordination.