Zanzibar Serena Inn

The Zanzibar Serena Inn, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is a member of the Flying Blue programme, idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, redolent of the scent of cloves and 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. With its 51 bedrooms and a lovely private swimming pool overlooking the ocean, the hotel is elegance itself as well as romantic and it offers the best in island hospitality.

All the bedrooms overlook the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lazy dhows that plough beneath the restaurant's windows. The interiors echo Zanzibar's rich Arab influence - intricately carved doors and furniture coupled with colourful mosaic flooring. The local specialities are freshly caught seafood with spices. A ream of chefs prepare sumptuous meals daily that guests enjoy in the seafront restaurant.

The most spectacular of excursions is to the Serena owned Mangapwani where guests can experience a succession of dazzlingly while hidden and secluded beaches, spice gardens, private watersports and the most sumptuous dining in simple elegance.

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.

Late check out policy:
Day rooms allowing a check out time of 6:AM may be arranged at 75% of the contract rate.

Policy on children staying with parents:
Whilst sharing a room with one or two adults, children ages 2 to 12 years are charged 50% of the per person rate.

Cancellation Policy:
Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length a of stay or reduced in number of occupants are subject to cancellation and NO show fees at the discretion of TPS under the following terms: When the cancellation is less than thirty one days but greater than fifteen days from noon of the date of first arrival of the specific booking, the fee shall be fifty percent of the applicable rate. When the cancellation is fifteen days from noon of the date of first arrival or less of the specific booking, or should guests fail to arrive the fee shall be hundred percent of the applicable rate.

Payment forms:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Travellers' cheques, Cash

Check in time: 11:00

Check out time: 10:00