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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Pongwe Beach Hotel

Both Pongwe Beach Hotel and Zanzibar Serena Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pongwe Beach Hotel scores slightly higher than Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Pongwe Beach Hotel ranks #7 in Zanzibar with approval from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster.

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
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach Hotel
7 / 10
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The intimate and unassuming Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 bungalows among the palms on a wonderful, deep arc of bleached white beach." Full review