This is a great hotel with amazing views. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is something to remember. Private beach and pool overlooking the ocean.

I met some people on my flight who where stayin here. They showed me the great rooms and told me breakfast and lunch where stunning. I had dinner there two times, the food is amazing. the staff is the most warm i met in zanzibar/tanzania. There was some life music going before dinner, they have an private beach outside of... More

Looking over the indian ocean with quite an interesting architecture and history throughout stone town, I definitely fell for this place. The hotel staff especially the doorman/greeter was especially helpful and tended to everything big and small! I will definitely return! Food was delicious too!

Before arriving at the Serena we had heard what a great hotel it was. Luckily we were not disapointed. The Serena is a beautifully restored hotel. From the lobby to the swimming pool, there is a real touch of class about the hotel. We were upgraded for free to a prime room which had wonderful views over the pool to... More

Lots of things to do, amazing views, pretty pool and awesome rooms!! The makings of a amazing place. Plus you are in the center of stone town!

Stayed here for one night before heading to a resort outside of stonetown. This was a wonderful hotel in the city- air conditioning w/ very nicely decorated rooms. Staff was helpful and attentive. Went for a tour of the city and then swam at the pool for the afternoon. In the late afternoon they served tea and homemade crepes by... More

We were greeted by Yousef, the porter (I assume), who remembered us and gave us exceptional service for our entire stay. There did seem to be a little confusion as we had expected not to even open our wallets (including alcohol), yet they initially told us it was extra. After that slight confusion, they didn't even question any charges we... More

close to the mayor atrations in stone town, with good swining pool, ask for the room with ocean view, surprise courtesy...a bottle of south africa wine

This hotel ticked all the boxes. It's not exactly palacial, but provides, good, clean, comfotable accommodation in the heart of Zanzibar. Service was good, rooms were clean and it was nice to have a pool to dip in to on hot afternoons.