Set 2 km from the island Of Changuu, home to Aldabra giant tortoises, this upscale beachfront hotel facing the Indian Ocean is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Gardens. Featuring traditional Swahili decor and shuttered windows, the airy rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs, and minibars, as well as in-room safes and mosquito nets. Upgraded rooms have 4-poster beds and balconies with hammocks and sea views, while suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available 24/7.
Opened in 1997, Zanzibar Serena Hotel was created by restoring and rehabilitating two historic buildings, the 19th-century old Extelcoms building and the 18th century "Chinese doctor's residence". In so doing, the original architectural integrity of the buildings and their decorative finishes both exterior and interior were meticulously protected and where necessary, restored.
