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Pongwe Beach HotelvsZanzibar Serena Hotel
Both Pongwe Beach Hotel and Zanzibar Serena Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pongwe Beach Hotel scores slightly higher than Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Pongwe Beach Hotel ranks #7 in Zanzibar with approval from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Pongwe Beach, Pongwe, Tanzania
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Pongwe Beach is a quiet and secluded retreat with tons of local charm." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The intimate and unassuming Pongwe Beach Hotel has 20 bungalows among the palms on a wonderful, deep arc of bleached white beach." 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
