Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Situated adjacent to a golf course and gymkhana club, Serena Hotel provides views over the Indian Ocean. Guests can relax beside the outdoor pool in the extensive tropical gardens, or in the fitness centre and sauna. All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor, a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom. The hotel features 2 restaurants which prepare a variety of international cuisine, or guests can dine beside the pool at the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant. There is also a patisserie, café, and the Kibo Bar which plays lively music. The 24-hour front desk and travel desk can help organise excursions into the centre of Dar es Salaam, only 3 km away. A baby-sitting service is available at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Free private parking is available on site and an airport shuttle can be arranged. Julius Nyerere Airport is only 13 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Munir
United Kingdom“Fantastic place, with clean and spacious comfortable rooms. Friendly staff, always happy and available to assist. Probably one of the top hotel in the city. Amazing breakfast every day.” - Elizabeth United Kingdom“Everything! Great location, design, amazing staff and service from reception to concierge to restaurant to room service to housekeeping to laundry! Everyone was so lovely, polite, helpful and professional. Great pool area too and lovely spa I’m...”
- Nyasha
Kenya“Great gym facility, good location and overall comfortable hotel.” - Paul
United Arab Emirates“Older property with distinguished charm. The food was very good, without exception. Breakfast variety excellent, evening meals tasteful and well prepared. Staff helpful throughout.” 
Nnamdi
Switzerland“Excellent staff service, very polite and always willing to help - especially at the reception (Yuda and colleagues). Very clean room and hotel, good breakfast.”
Meera Kenya“Friendly staff, accommodating, kitchen made whatever you requested for, gave a late check out”- Sonja
Finland“Very friendly staff, room service 24/7 which was good for us because we had an early wake up for a safari trip. The breakfast was very good!” - Mythri
Botswana“Check in staff very amiable, efficient and courteous - highly professional. Including the security checks at the gate, lobby and then front desk. Large, beautifully stately hotel. Decor in rooms a bit dated but also classically solid....” 
Nareeba
Uganda“Spacious rooms, view of ocean Dar Port entrace with queing container loaded ships”- Daniel
South Africa“The location was most convenient as it was literally a short walk to where I was conducting my business. Breakfast and meals in general were superb, and the bar was on point. The rooms are spacious.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Indian • Seafood • Local
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
The hotel is currently undergoing guest rooms renovations of all rooms, being done in phases.
The works started on March 18th, 2025 between 10am to 4pm everyday and some rooms have since been closed to facilitate the renovation.
Our contractor is expected to complete the renovations within a period of one year. All other facilities within the hotel are operational and guests can continue to enjoy our various services and their stay with us.
Please assist to have this notice on the fine print for your guests to be aware.
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 Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
