Serene Abodes provides rooms in Stone Town near Cinema Afrique and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. At Serene Abodes every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near Serene Abodes include Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Old Dispensary. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from the hostel.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elena
    Italy Italy
    We needed a place for day use near the Zanzibar ferry. Khassim (the manager) was extremely helpful and kind. Thanks Khassim.
  • Kristin
    Australia Australia
    The hostel is like being at home. It's an old building but everything is clean and neat. Breakfast is simple but filling. Location is very close to ferry. Just off the main street, very safe. There is AC in the room tho I didn't need it. Owner...
  • Abdul-latief
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Serene Abodes
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Serene Abodes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Serene Abodes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Serene Abodes

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Serene Abodes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Serene Abodes is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Serene Abodes can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Serene Abodes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Serene Abodes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Serene Abodes is 0.9 miles from the centre of Stone Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.