Zanzibar Serena Hotel (Stone Town, oceanfront)

Zanzibar Serena Hotel is an oceanfront hotel in Stone Town, created by restoring and rehabilitating two historic buildings, and it opened in 1997.​
The hotel is described as being tucked into the Zanzibar seafront near key Stone Town landmarks like sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours and bazaars

The property is described as having 51 rooms and suites, with an ambience of “relaxed sophistication,” and many rooms featuring private balconies with Indian Ocean views.​
Dining and drinks highlights promoted by the hotel include the rooftop Terrace Seafood Restaurant (bay views), Baharia Restaurant by the pool (including weekly Swahili banquets), and Masahani Bar with cocktails and traditional Taarab performances.