Zanzibar Serena Inn
distinctive Camp | Zanzibar, Tanzania
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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 vibrant bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquility and opulence among the bustle of one of Africa's most ancient and enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the inn embodies the epitome of Swahili style and Arabic elegance.
Our Expert Says
I love the location of this hotel, right in the middle of Stone Town. The restaurant is excellent, serving a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood. The hotel sits right at the water’s edge, where you can watch the traditional dhows sail by. Everything is white, fresh and colorfully accented with traditional wood carvings, tapestries and antiques.
– Wendy Klausner
The Hotel
Location: Stone Town, Zanzibar
Number of Rooms: 42
The Zanzibar Serena Inn boasts an exquisite location: on the waterfront in Stone Town, the historic 'old town' of Zanzibar, with a front-row view of the turquoise ocean and white-sailed dhows flitting past. Just 15 minutes from the airport, the Zanzibar Serena is a world apart. Its rooms offer a tranquil tropical oasis, constructed in traditional Swahili style with high ceilings made of mangrove poles, shuttered windows and cool white walls. Rooms are adorned with arched niches, brass lamps and feature traditionally carved furniture with basket-weave and ceramic inlay. Four-poster, net-draped beds are dressed in crisp white and blue linens, while louvered doors open onto private balconies, some of which feature free-standing hammocks. Dining is offered at two main restaurants, including an open rooftop terrace and the lavish Baharia, featuring Zanzibari cuisine blending blends freshly caught seafood, local spices, luscious fruits and colorful vegetables.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner and soap
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Satellite television
- 240v charging outlets in room
- In-room safe
- Central pool
- Massage treatments (extra cost)
- Restaurant and bar
- 24-hour room service
- Wi-Fi in room
- Laundry (extra cost)
- Credit cards accepted
Wildlife Viewing & Activities
Although not a primary wildlife viewing destination, Zanzibar is home to the Zanzibar red colobus monkey and the critically endangered Ader’s duiker. You will be very lucky to see the Zanzibar servaline genet here as well. Other sightings may include bush babies, mongoose, and Zanzibar tree hyrax. Birds and marine life are in abundance. Exact sightings depend on seasonality and wildlife movements.
Climate
| Month | Max | Min | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° F | 71° F | 3.5 in |
| 32° C | 21° C | 89 mm | |
| February | 90° F | 71° F | 2.2 in |
| 32° C | 21° C | 56 mm | |
| March | 90° F | 71° F | 6.0 in |
| 32° C | 21° C | 152 mm | |
| April | 86° F | 73° F | 14.96 in |
| 30° C | 22° C | 380 mm | |
| May | 86° F | 71° F | 9.45 in |
| 30° C | 21° C | 240 mm | |
| June | 84° F | 70° F | 2.7 in |
| 28° C | 21° C | 69 mm | |
| July | 84° F | 70° F | 1.9 in |
| 28° C | 21° C | 48 mm | |
| August | 84° F | 66° F | 1.9 in |
| 28° C | 18° C | 48 mm | |
| September | 85° F | 64° F | 2.0 in |
| 29° C | 17° C | 51 mm | |
| October | 88° F | 66° F | 3.8 in |
| 31° C | 18° C | 97 mm | |
| November | 88° F | 70° F | 8.9 in |
| 31° C | 21° C | 226 mm | |
| December | 88° F | 71° F | 7.6 in |
| 31° C | 21° C | 193 mm |