Zanzibar Serena Inn
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Situation: Zanzibar Serena Inn is scenically located on Shangani Point in Stone Town, just 10 minutes from the airport.
Zanzibar Serena Inn located in the legendary Stone Town of Zanzibar, the island whose very name evokes East Africa's exotic past, stands Zanzibar Serena Inn. It has joined the ranks of the world's finest resorts as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This stunning property is set in two historic seafront buildings that have been masterfully restored to their previous grandeur, when Zanzibar was a crossroads visited by travelers and merchants from all corners of the globe.
Interiors echo Zanzibar's rich Arabic influence - or ustaarabu - as well as the island's indigenous East African roots. Each of the 51 en-suite Ivory Class rooms is elegant and romantic, overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. An extensive selection of recreation and watersport activities are available to guests. Visits to Stone Town's historical landmarks and excursions to neighboring islands and wildlife reserves are made daily.
The guest rooms at Zanzibar Serena Inn are romantic, elegant, exceptionally comfortable and welcoming. Each is appointed with details, artwork and furnishings that reflects Zanzibar's storied heritage. All rooms are air-conditioned and overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The hotel's restaurant sits atop the sea wall and faces the Indian Ocean with unobstructed views of mainland Tanzania. A team of chefs creates sumptuous meals which are served in convivial surroundings.
Local seafood is a specialty, the variety matched only by the imaginative use of Zanzibar's local herbs and spices used in its preparation.
The service is warm, personal, and attentive.
SEASON (APRIL and MAY)
SINGLE USD 170.
DOUBLE USD 275.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
SEASON (MARCH and NOVEMBER to 15th DECEMBER)
SINGLE USD 254.
DOUBLE USD 315.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
SEASON (JANUARY to FEBRUARY and JUNE to OCTOMER, 16th to 31st December)
SINGLE USD 285.
DOUBLE USD 365.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
Meals: Lunch USD 25 and Dinner USD 30
Executive Suite USD 687 Full Board; State Suite: 858 Full Board
Accommodation:
You can enjoy a sea view and all the mod cons you would expect to find in an upmarket hotel. The en-suite bedrooms have a mini-bar, air conditioner, satellite television with in-house movies, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
The rooms are decorated with taste and elegance using reproduction Zanzibari furniture, rather than the genuine antiques found in many of the other Stone Town hotels. The dark wood of the furnishings is offset by the cheerful blue and yellow tones of the bedspreads and curtains.
The hotel comprises 51 rooms, including a state suite, two executive suites, six prime suites and one honeymoon suite. The prime and honeymoon suites have their own hammocks on the balcony.
Dining:
The restaurant has huge windows which open out to the Indian ocean and mainland Tanzania. Try to book one of the tables close to the window. By day you can gaze at the dhows plying the blue water and in the evenings you can watch the lanterns of the distant fishing boats dancing on the water. The restaurant service is friendly, efficient and professional.
You can dine on traditional Swahili cuisine as well as a range of international dishes in the Baharia restaurant. Lobster, crab and fish are usually on the menu, as are fresh fruit and vegetables. Zanzibars herbs and spices are used creatively to tantalise the taste buds.
The Masahari Bar offers an atmospheric place to mingle before dinner and play a game of cards. If you are after tea and cake during the day, the Mdele coffee shop has a good selection.
You can also take a trip out to the hotels beach, 30 minutes away, at Mangapwani where you can enjoy a barbeque under shady palms as well as watersports.
General hotel facilities:
Two restaurants
Lounge bar
Swimming pool
Coffee shop
Curio shop
Small beauty salon
Fully equipped business centre
Conference facilities
Room facilities:
Mini-bar
Air-conditioner
Satellite television
In-house movies
Telephones
Hairdryer
Safe
Activities:
- Take a trip out to the hotels beach and watersports centre at Mangapwani. Here you can snorkel, fish, sail in a catamaran or Arab dhow and take a ride in a glass-bottom boat. There is also a restaurant for lunch.
- Stone Towns cafes, markets and tourist spots are all within walking distance.
Services:
Childcare
Daily laundry/pressing
24-hour room service
Courtesy shuttle bus between hotel, city centre and airport
Valet parking
Local newspaper delivered daily
24-hour bureau de change
24-hour doctor on call
Open: All year round
Situation: Zanzibar Serena Inn is scenically located on Shangani Point in Stone Town, just 10 minutes from the airport.
Zanzibar Serena Inn located in the legendary Stone Town of Zanzibar, the island whose very name evokes East Africa's exotic past, stands Zanzibar Serena Inn. It has joined the ranks of the world's finest resorts as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This stunning property is set in two historic seafront buildings that have been masterfully restored to their previous grandeur, when Zanzibar was a crossroads visited by travelers and merchants from all corners of the globe.
Interiors echo Zanzibar's rich Arabic influence - or ustaarabu - as well as the island's indigenous East African roots. Each of the 51 en-suite Ivory Class rooms is elegant and romantic, overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. An extensive selection of recreation and watersport activities are available to guests. Visits to Stone Town's historical landmarks and excursions to neighboring islands and wildlife reserves are made daily.
The guest rooms at Zanzibar Serena Inn are romantic, elegant, exceptionally comfortable and welcoming. Each is appointed with details, artwork and furnishings that reflects Zanzibar's storied heritage. All rooms are air-conditioned and overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The hotel's restaurant sits atop the sea wall and faces the Indian Ocean with unobstructed views of mainland Tanzania. A team of chefs creates sumptuous meals which are served in convivial surroundings.
Local seafood is a specialty, the variety matched only by the imaginative use of Zanzibar's local herbs and spices used in its preparation.
The service is warm, personal, and attentive.
SEASON (APRIL and MAY)
SINGLE USD 170.
DOUBLE USD 275.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
SEASON (MARCH and NOVEMBER to 15th DECEMBER)
SINGLE USD 254.
DOUBLE USD 315.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
SEASON (JANUARY to FEBRUARY and JUNE to OCTOMER, 16th to 31st December)
SINGLE USD 285.
DOUBLE USD 365.
State SUITE USD 000.
Executive SUITE USD 000.
Meals: Lunch USD 25 and Dinner USD 30
Executive Suite USD 687 Full Board; State Suite: 858 Full Board
Accommodation:
You can enjoy a sea view and all the mod cons you would expect to find in an upmarket hotel. The en-suite bedrooms have a mini-bar, air conditioner, satellite television with in-house movies, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
The rooms are decorated with taste and elegance using reproduction Zanzibari furniture, rather than the genuine antiques found in many of the other Stone Town hotels. The dark wood of the furnishings is offset by the cheerful blue and yellow tones of the bedspreads and curtains.
The hotel comprises 51 rooms, including a state suite, two executive suites, six prime suites and one honeymoon suite. The prime and honeymoon suites have their own hammocks on the balcony.
Dining:
The restaurant has huge windows which open out to the Indian ocean and mainland Tanzania. Try to book one of the tables close to the window. By day you can gaze at the dhows plying the blue water and in the evenings you can watch the lanterns of the distant fishing boats dancing on the water. The restaurant service is friendly, efficient and professional.
You can dine on traditional Swahili cuisine as well as a range of international dishes in the Baharia restaurant. Lobster, crab and fish are usually on the menu, as are fresh fruit and vegetables. Zanzibars herbs and spices are used creatively to tantalise the taste buds.
The Masahari Bar offers an atmospheric place to mingle before dinner and play a game of cards. If you are after tea and cake during the day, the Mdele coffee shop has a good selection.
You can also take a trip out to the hotels beach, 30 minutes away, at Mangapwani where you can enjoy a barbeque under shady palms as well as watersports.
General hotel facilities:
Two restaurants
Lounge bar
Swimming pool
Coffee shop
Curio shop
Small beauty salon
Fully equipped business centre
Conference facilities
Room facilities:
Mini-bar
Air-conditioner
Satellite television
In-house movies
Telephones
Hairdryer
Safe
Activities:
- Take a trip out to the hotels beach and watersports centre at Mangapwani. Here you can snorkel, fish, sail in a catamaran or Arab dhow and take a ride in a glass-bottom boat. There is also a restaurant for lunch.
- Stone Towns cafes, markets and tourist spots are all within walking distance.
Services:
Childcare
Daily laundry/pressing
24-hour room service
Courtesy shuttle bus between hotel, city centre and airport
Valet parking
Local newspaper delivered daily
24-hour bureau de change
24-hour doctor on call
Open: All year round
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