Zanzibar Serena Hotel

This is an absolutely beautiful hotel which exudes history and old-world charm. The view over the sea is lovely and the beautiful outdoor pool and sitting area are exquisite. It oozes timeless elegance. Service was kind, friendly and discreet. Breakfast was excellent with a small but perfectly curated choice. Dinner was also good but one choice of Jumbo prawns (grilled or sizzled in peri-peri sauce, served with pineapple and pepper relish) brought on family food envy. The rooms were clearly redolent of a bygone age but had been updated sympathetically and were very comfortable; everything worked.

This was a beautiful hotel. We loved staying here.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel has a fabulous location, right in the heart of historic Stone Town, yet directly facing the Indian Ocean. It really gives you the best of both worlds: easy access to Stone Town combined with beautiful ocean views and a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The ambience and architecture are beautiful, with so much character and a real sense of Zanzibar’s history and heritage. The staff are excellent, warm, attentive and consistently professional, and the quality of service really stands out. The food is also very good and complements the overall experience. A beautiful hotel in a truly special setting, with excellent service and plenty of character.

Excellent location and facilities. Very well maintained grounds. Dining area next to the beach. Unblocked sunset views. Generally attentive staff.

The hotel had old world charm and it was clean and well maintained

The food offering was a little narrow and although breakfast was advertised to be from 0600, we had to wait for almost 30 minutes when going to breakfast early on our last day as we had an early flight to catch.