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Serena Inn

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The famous Culture Musical Club play taarab at the Serena.
The Serena has one of the best locations in Stone Town...
…with fantastic views…
...overlooking the beach.
The great facilities here ...
... such as a large pool...
…and choice of restaurants…
…both indoors and outdoors...
…make it one of the best hotels in Stone Town.
You can enjoy coffee and cake at the Mdele Coffee Shop...
...or have a drink in the Masahani Bar with a view over the beach...
...and with plenty of low, comfortable lounge chairs.
The rooms are all a good size…
…furnished in a Zanzabari style…
…with their own private bathrooms…
…and balconies.
The spa makes a lovely place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Stone Town…
...from here you can enjoy views over the beach below.
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The famous Culture Musical Club play taarab at the Serena.
The famous Culture Musical Club play taarab at the Serena.
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The Serena has one of the best locations in Stone Town...
The Serena has one of the best locations in Stone Town...
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…with fantastic views…
…with fantastic views…
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...overlooking the beach.
...overlooking the beach.
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The great facilities here ...
The great facilities here ...
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... such as a large pool...
... such as a large pool...
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…and choice of restaurants…
…and choice of restaurants…
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…both indoors and outdoors...
…both indoors and outdoors...
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…make it one of the best hotels in Stone Town.
…make it one of the best hotels in Stone Town.
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You can enjoy coffee and cake at the Mdele Coffee Shop...
You can enjoy coffee and cake at the Mdele Coffee Shop...
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...or have a drink in the Masahani Bar with a view over the beach...
...or have a drink in the Masahani Bar with a view over the beach...
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...and with plenty of low, comfortable lounge chairs.
...and with plenty of low, comfortable lounge chairs.
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The rooms are all a good size…
The rooms are all a good size…
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…furnished in a Zanzabari style…
…furnished in a Zanzabari style…
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…with their own private bathrooms…
…with their own private bathrooms…
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…and balconies.
…and balconies.
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The spa makes a lovely place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Stone Town…
The spa makes a lovely place to relax after the hustle and bustle of Stone Town…
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...from here you can enjoy views over the beach below.
...from here you can enjoy views over the beach below.

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