Idyllically situated on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan's palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbors, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of one of Africa's most ancient and most enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the inn has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance, and Arabic opulence. The resort is in Stone Town, which is in the ‘Old Town' of Zanzibar City, which lies on the island's western side of the same name. Zanzibar has an international airport, which is approximately 20 minutes flight from the mainland. Daily flights link Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Arusha, the northern safari circuit airstrips, and Nairobi (Kenya). Ferries and speed boats link Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam daily and with Pemba several times weekly. The airport is 7km south of Zanzibar Town, and the journey takes 15 minutes by taxi. Airport transfers are available upon request from the hotel.
51 rooms classified as 01 Presidential Suite 02 Executive Suites 01 Honeymoon room 06 Prime Rooms, 21 Standard king-size rooms 20 Standard Rooms with twin Beds 10 Standard rooms with convertible beds.
Room decor: Romantic, elegant, comfortable rooms with private balconies overlooking the ocean. The interior artwork and furnishings reflect Zanzibar's heritage.
Room amenities: All rooms are air-conditioned, have satellite TV, air-condition, mosquito nets, mini-bar, safe, telephone, bathroom with tub/shower
Special feature: Mangapwani Beach facilities
The hotel's restaurant, with a capacity of 120, sits atop the sea wall and faces the Indian Ocean with unobstructed views of mainland Tanzania.
Mangapwani Restaurant - New informal seafood Restaurant built in a series of traditional makuti bandas, all set into a lush hillside overlooking an idyllic beach.
Baharia Sea-side Restaurant - A seafood Restaurant The Lounge and Main bar, with a capacity of 60 (INSIDE) and 40 (TERRACE), has magnificent views across the straits of Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania and is the perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the ocean. Mdele Coffee Shop
Gift shop and Boutique Concierge and porter services Newsstand Salon Express check-in and check-out facilities Secretarial Services Laundry and valet services 24-hour room service Baby sitter on request House-doctor call
CONFERENCE FACILITIES: A conference room with state of the Art Audio Visual Equipment
Swimming pool Indoor games Massage and Beauty Services Visit to places of interest like Jozani Forests Relax by Mangapwani Beach Facility Watersports Center and snorkeling trips Visits to Stone Town.
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Vladimír Staňura – USA
We wanted to do safari with my wife in Kenya. Diwaka Safaris organized our trip for 17 days professionally. We were very satisfied with all services. The best part was our guide Patrick Waweru who did an excellent job.
josefkingley – USA
Decided to do one a early Jan before the corona nightmare...wasnt decided on the exact itinerary especially the accommodation to choose...did my own research and decided on the ones I could get though decided they can also advice on what they had in mind so that we could compare prices as well as I could get to check on their diff reviews...was a 4 nights trip just Naivasha where we stayed at Naivasha Sopa and Mara at Ashnil..loved ashnil way better cos of the views as well what we got to see the in terms of wildlife..
