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Zanzibar Serena Inn |
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Stone Town |
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Zanzibar |
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| General Information | Amenities | Rooms | How to get to the hotel | Specials | Terms & Conditions |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Zanzibar Serena Inn is... unique
There are a few hotels in the world you visit for the hotel itself and not so much for the country surrounding it... and Zanzibar Serena Inn is one of them.
Idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town. , washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, redolent of the scent of cloves and flanked by an exotic melange of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, dark slave markets, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of Zanzibar.
Faithfully restored and lavishly embellished with a jackdaw collection of antique clocks, crystal chandeliers, fretwork screens, carved staircases, Persian rugs and brass-studded doors, the interior design concept is a fusion of authenticity and opulence that reflects the very essence of Zanzibar.
Please be advised that Zanzibar Serena Inn Hotel is often filled up 6-12 months so book your room well in advance.
We will have a close look at all the details in your reservation and always get back to you within 24 hours with our confirmation and/or alternative suggestions.
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AMENITIES |
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The Dining
Constructed so that the waves lap to within inches of its open windows and the lateen-sailed dhows pass within metres of its tables, the Baharia Restaurant features lazily whirring fans, a jewel-glass atrium, mangrove-pole ceiling, fretwork screens, Omani carvings, Persian rugs and bright Swahili artefacts.
The Zanzibar cuisine, meanwhile, is a glorious melee of freshly caught seafood, fresh picked spices, luscious fruit and delicately flavoured vegetables. You will enjoy exclusive Seafood Restaurant on our open-air terrace with magnificent views over the Zanzibar channel; We offer a selection of dining and entertaining venues to include: The Baharia Restaurant, the Mdele Coffee Shop, the Masahani Bar and the exclusive Mangapwani Beach Resort.
The Services
Satellite TV, air-conditioning in all rooms, mosquito nets, mini-bar, in-room safe, telephone, bathroom with tub/shower, hair-dryer, full housekeeping services (concierge and porter services, laundry, valet, 24-hour room service, babysitting on request, children’s menus and dining options and shoeshine) plus full medical back-up.
The ‘Serena Active’ selection of high-action adventure and cultural activities; Unique range of event and entertainment venues to include The House of Wonders and The Old Dispensary;
Luxury swimming pool and sun-deck;
Sumptuous beauty treatments, massage and hairdressing; A vibrant selection of nightly entertainment; Extensively stocked Boutique, Gift shop and News Stand; Internet connection, secretarial services and a wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa;
Express check in and out, porter and concierge services and 24-hour Forex facilities.
The Activities
. Lavish seafood suppers on our panoramic Roof Top Terrace.
. Extensive buffet selections or internationally themed dinners in our Baharia Restaurant.
. Home-made cocktails and traditional fruit punches in our Masahani Bar.
. Atmospheric ‘Sundowners’, on our exotic poolside terrace with uninterrupted views across the azure waters of the bay.
. Traditional displays of Swahili dance, music and cultural performance.
. Nightly performances of Taarab Music – a combination of African, Arabic and Indian influences that was first played in the 1820’s at the Sultan’s palace, Taarab is usually performed by a singer and accompanied by an orchestra comprising the Kanun, (similar to a zither) accordion, the nay (flute) and drums.
. Seafood grills, beach cocktails and historic ‘Slave Cave’ tours at the exclusive Mangapwani Serena Beach Club and Restaurant.
. Nightly wildlife and cultural talks, videos and film shows.
What to bring & what to wear
Due to the fact that Zanzibar is a conservative Muslim society, dress for both men and women should be modest. For women, skirts or shorts to below the knee or loose-fitting long pants and modest tops with some sort of sleeve are recommended. For men, shorts to the knee or long trousers and shirts with sleeves are recommended. When travelling around the Island we suggest that you travel light, dress comfortably and carry a light jacket. Also imperative are: sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, film, binoculars and a guide book covering your area of interest.
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ROOMS |
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The Rooms
Each room is cool, white and constructed to the traditional design of a Swahili house, which is dependant upon the length of the mangrove poles that make up its ceilings. Adorned with arched niches, antique plates and brass lamps and featuring traditionally carved furniture, cool-ceramics, intricate fretwork, draped beds and louver doors giving onto wrought-iron balconies overlooking the Persian-bath pool and azure bay beyond, each room reflects a blend of essential Zanzibar and world-class elegance.
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Idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town.
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SPECIALS |
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Hotel Terms & Conditions |
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Currency
-All rates shown are in US dollars (US$).
Rates include
-All rates shown are per room/suite and include all taxes and breakfast.
Optional Meal Supplements
-Half board will come at a rate of USD 25.00 per person per day.
-Full board will come at a rate of USD 35.00 per person per day.
Optional Meal Supplements For Children (under the age of 12)
-Half board will come at a rate of USD 12.50 per child per day.
-Full board will come at a rate of USD 20.00 per child per day.
Airport Transfers
-Airport transfers are available and will come at a price of USD 40.00 per couple per trip.
Prices can change anytime due to the petrole price fluctuation.
Payment Requirements
For your convenience, Internet Travel Group offers secure online payments with the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please note that, should you prefer, you are able to supply your credit card information by fax. We are unable to accept your reservation request without credit card details, though you will only be billed once your booking has been confirmed, the credit card information verified and our confirmation voucher sent to you by email.
For all reservations
-A 15% will be charged at the moment of confirmation to secure the booking.
-An additional one nights charge will be charged by the hotel.
-The balance is due at the moment of arrival.
Cancellation Policy
-Cancellations received 15 days or more prior to arrival will result in a 15% cancellation fee.
-Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to arrival will result in the full amount being charged as a penalty fee.
-No shows will result on the full amount being charged as a cancellation fee.
Children Policy
-Children under the age of 2 can stay free of charge.
-Children aged between 2 and 12 sharing with 2 adults will get a 50% discount.
-Children aged between 13 and 17 will get a 25% discount on the adult rate.
-Children requiring their own room are charged as adults.
Liability
Internet Travel Group acts as intermediary between all hotels, transport operators, tourist attraction companies, and local tourist offices providing the services. Internet Travel Group is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists; including those occurring outside of the touring programmes. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, acts of God or political actions / unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programmes and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of being posted on the site. They are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour / stay / excursion / car rental. A submitted reservation request is indicative of the tourist agreement to the above conditions.
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General Terms & Conditions |
Price & Payment
Unless otherwise stated, at the time of booking only a deposit is due. The remanining balance is payable on check-in and charged by the hotel direct. hotel-savings.com accepts Visa, Mastercard & American Express.
For security purposes, should your reservation incur a charge in excess of USD 400.00, you must submit a signed credit card authorization form. This will be supplied upon confirmation of the reservation. If you fail to fax across this documentation within 48 hours, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Please note that as per our cancellation policy, there may be a fee for this.
Flight Information
If you are to arrive at your hotel after 5pm, please provide Hotelrentalgroup with your flight information, so that we may be able to advise the hotel of what time they can expect you. Should your flight be delayed, we strongly recommend that you contact the hotel directly to inform them of this.
Period of Stay / Rate Calculation
All stays are calculated and sold "per night". We can only guarantee a room until noon (12pm). Late check-outs can be requested at the moment of reservation in the additional comments box, but may come at an additional fee (usually 50% of the nightly rate).
Cancellation Policies & Charges
Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail, with as much notice as possible. Penalty fees may apply. Please check the terms & conditions, as these policies vary from hotel to hotel.
Cancellation Charges On All Reservations
-On all confirmed reservations, 20% of the total amount will be lost.
-Further cancellation charges may apply depending on the hotel.
Please check the specific terms & conditions for each hotel.
No Shows
No Shows will result in a 100% penalty fee.
Reservation & Confirmation
All reservations made on the web sites operated by hotel-savings.com will receive a temporary confirmation number. This temporary number does not mean that the hotel room is available and is only for administrative purposes. Your final confirmation will be sent to you on your official confirmation voucher within 24 hours, unless, due to unforeseen circumstances, the hotel does not get back to us within this time frame. hotel-savings.com is not responsible for any such delays.
Early departures
In addition to the standard cancellation policy, we would like to stress the point that the hotels are very strict regarding changes to the length of clients’ stays. Therefore we would like to inform you that clients departing before their booked check out date will be charged for the remaining nights and, no being made for unused nights.
Check In & Check Out Policy
Your room will be made available to you from 14h00 (unless stated otherwise in the terms & conditions of the hotel). Should you require a guaranteed early check in, the room must be booked and paid for in full for the day preceeding your stay.
Check out time is 12:00 hrs. For a guaranteed late check-out, clients should book for an additional night, charged at 100%.
Special offers and Value Added Extras
All special offers, packages and discounts over our standard rates are offered subject to availability. hotel-savings.com cannot accept any responsibility in the unlikely event that these are temporarily unavailable.
Credit Card
In order to secure a room, it is mandatory to have a credit card.
General Conditions and liability
All reservations made by clients are subject to our terms and conditions. No other terms, conditions and warranties, expressed or implied by law, custom and course of dealing shall form part of any contract between hotel-savings.com and our clients except for those terms imposed by law where application is mandatory.
The client acknowledges that in making a reservation with hotel-savings.com they do so only on the basis of the material contained in the hotel-savings.com Web Site or relevant advertising medium. All other statements or representations made by hotel-savings.com, its employees, agents or sub-contractors are of no effect unless confirmed in writing by hotel-savings.com to the client.
hotel-savings.com sources hotels from various hotel companies in the countries in which it operates. The condition of the stay will be subject to the law of the country in which it is supplied to you. You will be subject to its terms and conditions and local law.
hotel-savings.com reserves the right to pass on to the client any government increase in local VAT or other taxes that may be introduced after a reservation is made. Any additional charges payable on arrival are subject to local VAT at the prevailing rate in that country.
The liability of hotel-savings.com to the client for any loss, problem, damage or cancellation, whether arising out of negligence, breach of contract, error or any other cause shall not exceed the invoiced total value of the confirmation voucher supplied by hotel-savings.com.
These terms & conditions are not exclusive. All information is correct at the time of publication - May, 2007.
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