Zanzibar Serena HotelvsBluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Zanzibar Serena Hotel scores slightly higher than Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa. Zanzibar Serena Hotel comes in at 78 with recommendations from 3 publications including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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." Full review
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
"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
"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
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
P.O.Box 3276, Kiwengwa, North Coast, Kiwengwa 00000, Tanzania
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl, 112-room Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront property catering to families and couples alike." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Quieter than many of its neighbours, enormous Bluebay has a large range of rooms and an expansive freshwater swimming pool." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"After days of mainland game drives, travellers seeking relaxation plonk down at this remote island resort." Full review