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Zanzibar Serena Hotel vs Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa (Relais & Chateaux)

Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa (Relais & Chateaux) scores marginally higher than Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa (Relais & Chateaux) is ranked #12 in Zanzibar with recommendations from 3 publications such as Jetsetter, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.

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
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa (Relais & Chateaux)
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa (Relais & Chateaux)
7 / 10
Paje Beach | East Coast, Paje, Tanzania
From $536 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in 2014, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is one of the newest and chicest of its kind on the island." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxurious—and luxuriously isolated—11-villa resort on an enormous white sand beach, with its own kite-surfing school and rooftop champagne bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Relais & Chateaux in 2017. Opened in 2014. " Full review