Zanzibar Serena HotelvsMangrove Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Zanzibar Serena Hotel ranks slightly better than Mangrove Lodge. Zanzibar Serena Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
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
Mangrove Lodge
PO Box 4269, Chuini, Tanzania
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The delightful Mangrove Lodge is owned by a Zanzibari-Italian couple; their gentle style imbues the whole place, from the palm-thatched lounge overlooking the bay to the spacious bungalow rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Owned by a Zanzibari-Italian couple; their gentle style imbues the whole place, from the palm-thatched lounge overlooking the bay to the spacious bungalow rooms in the lush garden. " Full review