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Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Town
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
With a stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Nakupenda Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Shangani Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Old Fort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forodhani Gardens.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free reception
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 58
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach towels
  • Off-street parking
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 621
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until midnight.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Grab a bite at Baharia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 621 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Nakupenda Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Old Fort - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Wonders - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest major airport is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 8 km / 4.9 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90800 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Kelele Square, Zanzibar Town, , Tanzania