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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Jambo Guest House

Zanzibar Serena Hotel and Jambo Guest House are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks slightly better than Jambo Guest House. Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks #16 in Zanzibar with positive reviews from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
8 / 10
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $228 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On one side of Shangani Square, this beautiful hotel is the result of the restoration of two of Zanzibar's historic buildings." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"Zanzibar Serena Hotel, Stone Town’s vintage luxury hotel, is perfectly situated at the tip of the Shangani Peninsula." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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" Full review
Jambo Guest House
Jambo Guest House
7 / 10
Stone Town, Tanzania
From $45 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Probably the best budget accommodation in town and extremely popular with backpackers, Jambo runs smooth as clockwork." Full review