Number of Rooms: 51

Location: Stone Town

Conveniently situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, flanked by an exotic melange of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, dark slave markets, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of Zanzibar. Faithfully restored and lavishly embellished with a jackdaw collection of antique clocks, crystal chandeliers, fretwork screens, carved staircases, Persian rugs and brass-studded doors, the interior design concept is a fusion of authenticity and opulence that reflects the very essence of Zanzibar.

Accommodation

Each room is cool, white and constructed to the traditional design of a Swahili house, which is dependant upon the length of the mangrove poles that make up its ceilings. Adorned with arched niches, antique plates and brass lamps and featuring traditionally carved furniture, cool-ceramics, intricate fretwork, draped beds and louver doors giving onto wrought-iron balconies overlooking the Persian-bath pool and azure bay beyond, each room reflects a blend of essential Zanzibar and world-class elegance.

Restaurants

The Baharia Restaurant features lazily whirring fans, a jewel-glass atrium, mangrove-pole ceiling, fretwork screens, Omani carvings, Persian rugs and bright Swahili artefacts.The Zanzibar cuisine, meanwhile, is a glorious melee of freshly caught seafood, fresh picked spices, luscious fruit and delicately flavoured vegetables. We offer a selection of dining and entertaining venues to include: The Baharia Restaurant, the Mdele Coffee Shop, the Masahani Bar and the exclusive Mangapwani Beach Resort. 

Spa

In today’s fast moving world, we all get to a stage when we’ve just had it.
We need a break. The Serena mind, body and spirit spas were designed to offer you this break. We invite you on a journey of self relaxation and mind restoration with a variety of our spa treatments that can be tailored to suit your needs. Their holistic approach to your health and welfare ensures your experience is both pleasurable and productive. Highly trained therapists and treatment specialists will not only give your body the nourishment it needs using the top of the range products but are also on hand to advise you on your beauty, health and wellness requirements.

Services

• Satellite TV
  
• Air-conditioning
• Mosquito nets
• Hairdryers
• Electronic safes
  
• En-suite bathroom with deluxe amenities
• Mini-bar
• Telephone
• Laundry and valet services
• Babysitting services upon request