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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks significantly higher than Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel. Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks #9 in Zanzibar with approval from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

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
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
7 / 10
Nungwi Kendwa Beach, Tanzania
From $75 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A Kendwa classic, although it has considerably expanded from its humble beginnings." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel is a rustic, laid-back property located on one of Zanzibar’s top beaches." Full review