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Kisiwa House vs Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Kisiwa House scores significantly higher than Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Kisiwa House comes in at #2 in Zanzibar with accolades from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Kisiwa House
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views"
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Fodor's
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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