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Kisiwa HousevsZanzibar 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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet "The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"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
