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ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL

Stone Town waterfront, Zanzibar City

A PLACE IN YOUR JOURNEY

A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK.
A PLACE TO PAUSE.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel makes Stone Town part of the stay, with a seafront setting in the historic centre. The hotel occupies restored buildings and uses carved wood, shaded balconies and coastal colours to give its interiors a strong sense of place. It is a thoughtful choice for travellers who want to spend their days exploring town and return to the water for a quieter evening.

Accommodation includes Standard rooms, Prime rooms, a Honeymoon Prime Room and an Executive Suite. The Prime categories emphasise sea-facing balconies, while Standard-room descriptions allow town or ocean outlooks. Choose the category for the view you actually want, rather than relying on a general promise across the hotel.

Baharia Restaurant offers everyday dining, with Terrace Seafood Restaurant adding a rooftop setting and Masahani Bar providing another place to pause. A pool and wellness services broaden the possibilities between outings. Families are welcome, with adjoining-room and cot arrangements available on request. For a short cultural stay or the beginning or end of an island journey, the combination of a central address and waterside spaces is the main attraction.

SettingZanzibar
Stay styleHotel
CountryTanzania

YOUR OWN LITTLE WORLD

ROOMS & SUITES

A closer look at the room styles described by the property.

01

Standard King Room

King bed

02

Standard King / Twin Room

King bed or two single beds

03

Standard Twin Room

Two single beds

04

Standard Triple Room

Three single beds

05

Prime King Room

King four-poster bed

06

Prime Twin Room

Two single four-poster beds

07

Honeymoon Prime Room

King four-poster bed

08

Executive Suite

King four-poster bed

Swimming pool and wellness servicesMeeting facilities and family room arrangements

A SENSE OF PLACE

THE SETTING

Stone Town waterfront, Zanzibar City

Zanzibar, Tanzania. Explore the destination to see how this stay could sit within a wider Nobu journey.

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BEFORE YOU GO

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Meal basis depends on the selected booking; packages include breakfast where specifically stated

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About this property information & photography

Room descriptions and amenities are an editorial selection. Visit the property’s website. Nobu confirms current details, rates and availability when planning your journey.

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YOUR KIND OF JOURNEY.

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