Reviews of Serena Inn
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63 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Serena Inn and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Serena Inn review"
"Best Hotel in Stonestown"
Stonestown wasn't a great place though." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya
"Fantastic stay in Stone Town at Serena Inn"
"Serena Inn review"
We had a good room with a view of the sea and pool plus a small balcony. Although not the size of accommodation that we had seen on the rest of our holiday it was perfectly okay for the amount of time we used it.
It was great to be able to combine the noise and bustle of Stone Town with the tranquility of the Serena Inn. The best of both worlds. The pool and pool area was great and the staff were very attentive. It was lovely to hear live music in the early evening. A great way to enjoy sundowners.
We made one mistake and that was eating at Africa House Hotel for one evening, just not in the same league as the Serena Inn and more expensive although the bar area was good.
We arranged for a dhow sunset sailing trip for our last evening followed by dinner in the seafood restaurant on the roof terrace of the Serena Inn. The Dhow cruise was amazing. We had a crew of 7 and just the two of us as guests. They served fresh canapés and drinks provided by the hotel whilst sailing down the coast and back for over 2 ½ hours. We booked this through the hotel and not Fisherman Tours as they advised us to use another organization which didn't sound as good.
In summary an fantastic ending to a great holiday in two exceptional countries." See all these reviews: 10n in Zanzibar; 8n in Tanzania
"Serena Inn review"
For Mark it was the airconditioning that brought a smile to his face!!
Thought the restaurant menu abit boring especially as the other restaurant was seafood only. Cafe menu excellent and so was room service.
Lovely shop.
Excellent tour of the city.
Would liked to have stayed longer (2 nights only).
Hotel building and gardens, the best of british colonialism." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
"Serene Serena"
The hotel informed us that the pool would be closed for a private function from 3pm on the only full day we were there! After complaining they allowed us to use the pool until sundown." See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana; 7n in Zanzibar; 3n in Zambia
"Serena Inn, Stone Town"
The Roof Top Dinner was a beautiful setting, as were the terrace bars and pool area." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 8n in Zanzibar
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Views from the balcony were excellent, but were were in what they said was the best aspected room, which I would agree with.
High quality catering, as would be expected from the hotel group" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
"Serena Inn review"
"Zanzibar"
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