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About this property

Next to a golf course and gymkhana club, Serena Hotel provides views of the Indian Ocean. Guests can relax next to the outdoor pool in the extensive tropical gardens, or in the fitness center 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 by the pool at the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant. There is also a patisserie, cafe, and the Kibo Bar which plays lively music. The 24-hour front desk and travel desk can help organize excursions into the center of Dar es Salaam, only 2 miles 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 8 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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1 twin bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Location
Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joyce
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully decorated. Excellent food. Comfortable and quiet rooms and a fantastic swimming pool
  • Anton
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Nice hotel in Arab style. Good location. Nice bar in the hotel. Well-equipped rooms. Exceptionally client-friendly staff 24-7 ready to assist.
  • Angie
    Australia Australia
    breakfast was the highlight - lots of variety, fresh fruits, coconut and local treats like coconut rice cake and vitumbua. large clean pool and well equipped gym.
  • David
    United States United States
    Breakfast was fantastic. Restaurant was good for lunch and dinner, too.
  • Kazushi
    Japan Japan
    Nice entrance and robby place, nice restaurant and facilities in room.
  • Aage
    Finland Finland
    I have stayed in this hotel many times over the years and while the name has changed, the service and comfort remains the same.
  • Cuixia
    Tanzania Tanzania
    the breakfast is not so good,but the service is very good
  • Aranyak
    Singapore Singapore
    Liked the decor as always. Also loved the piano being played live in the lobby. The building I'd a bit old having seen its days through being swissotel then being movenpick then Serena. So the lifts are old and the carpets not the freshest but it...
  • Azzan
    Oman Oman
    Breakfast was amazing. Plenty of choice from different cuisines.
  • Abdullah
    Oman Oman
    excellent location, friendly staff and nice breakfast

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Seafood • Local

Amenities of Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Themed dinners
  • Kids' club
  • Playground

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool bar
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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