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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Chumbe Island Coral Park
Both Chumbe Island Coral Park and Zanzibar Serena Hotel are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Chumbe Island Coral Park scores slightly better than Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Chumbe Island Coral Park comes in at 80 with praise from 3 reviews like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $228 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"On one side of Shangani Square, this beautiful hotel is the result of the restoration of two of Zanzibar's historic buildings."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Stone Town’s vintage luxury hotel, is perfectly situated at the tip of the Shangani Peninsula."
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Lonely Planet
"Stone Town’s most upmarket hotel, with a beautiful setting on the water, plush rooms with all the amenities, and a business centre... an undeniably wonderful spot."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Serena is a chain with hotels and lodges all over East Africa, and its Zanzibar location is hard to beat: with a huge shady patio set above the beach and spectacular vistas across the ocean"
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Chumbe Island Coral Park
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
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Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries."
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Afar Magazine
"I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..."
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Lonely Planet
"Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits"
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