For a thousand years, Zanzibar was one of the worlds crossroads of trade, with Persians, Arabs and Europeans attracted to its exotic exports. Stone Towns architecture is testimony to that cultural heritage. Masterfully restored, the Zanzibar Serena Inn, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World occupies two historic seafront buildings within the town, commanding majestic views of the Indian Ocean.The hotel offers the best in island hospitality. All bedrooms overlook the azure waters of the Indian ocean while the interiors echo Zanzibars rich Arabian heritage.Dining is a feast of variety, with local seafood reflecting many cultural influences. Transport is free to the private Mangapwani Beach with its exclusive beach and water sports activities. There are also excursions to the spice gardens and Jozani Forest.
Pros: Serena Hotel is such a lovely choice. The location is amazing, its right on the water and you have front row seats to the sunset! I had a hammock on my waterfront balcony which was just wonderful. ...
Cons: The air-conditioning in my room wasn't working but it was nice that the staff was responsive enough to have it fixed in the next 4 hours and because it was taking so long they had prepared another...
Pros: This is not a real 5 stars hotel !
Cons: In General its a 3 - 4 star hotel pretending to be a 5 star
Pros: Staff extremely friendly. I felt at home.
Pros: View of the rooms
Pros: good location probably if you. ees to stay in this town.
Cons: noisy rooms, food must improve ... there is nothing to do in this down more than 1 day ..
Pros: The staff were superb in all roles--could not ask for better. Comfortable rooms
Cons: Showers were very poor - not great for people coming in from a hot humid climate or returning from the beach.
Pros: The location was perfect and the pool was fab.
Cons: For a 5 star, it maybe wasn't totally what I expected but the location was so good, it made up for anything else. Breakfast maybe a little disappointing.
Cons: the service and the staff were pathetic, hopeless,not friendly . seems that the had not been paid by their company for long and they are showing their anger &frustration towards the ...
Pros: Friendly staff + ocean front
Cons: Beach not clean....glass cut my toe while walking on beach
Pros: The position on the beach.
Cons: Food could have been better then we would have had dinner in the hotel rather than go out.
Pros: Serena Hotel is such a lovely choice. The location is amazing, its right on the water and you have front row seats to the sunset! I had a hammock on my waterfront balcony which was just wonderful. ...
Cons: The air-conditioning in my room wasn't working but it was nice that the staff was responsive enough to have it fixed in the next 4 hours and because it was taking so long they had prepared another...
Pros: Staff extremely friendly. I felt at home.
Pros: Friendly staff + ocean front
Cons: Beach not clean....glass cut my toe while walking on beach
Pros: View of the rooms
Pros: good location probably if you. ees to stay in this town.
Cons: noisy rooms, food must improve ... there is nothing to do in this down more than 1 day ..
Pros: The staff were superb in all roles--could not ask for better. Comfortable rooms
Cons: Showers were very poor - not great for people coming in from a hot humid climate or returning from the beach.
Pros: The location was perfect and the pool was fab.
Cons: For a 5 star, it maybe wasn't totally what I expected but the location was so good, it made up for anything else. Breakfast maybe a little disappointing.
Pros: The position on the beach.
Cons: Food could have been better then we would have had dinner in the hotel rather than go out.
Pros: This is not a real 5 stars hotel !
Cons: In General its a 3 - 4 star hotel pretending to be a 5 star
Cons: the service and the staff were pathetic, hopeless,not friendly . seems that the had not been paid by their company for long and they are showing their anger &frustration towards the ...
