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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Swahili Beach Resort

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks significantly higher than Swahili Beach Resort. Zanzibar Serena Hotel scores 78 with endorsements from 3 publications including 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
Swahili Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort
7 / 10
Kizimkazi, Kizimkazi 0000, Tanzania
From $60 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This large place has rooms in single- and double-storey cottages, all with veranda or balcony, set around manicured grounds." Full review