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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and spa

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Located in Kivukoni, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers a luxurious getaway with a free breakfast buffet, adjacent golf course, and poolside bar. Unwind at the spa or stay active with windsurfing and snorkeling activities while enjoying stunning ocean views from the on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,184
CNY1,488 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Why we love this property

Work meets play
Located in the business district and city center, this hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center. After work, guests can enjoy the spa, sauna, and bar.
Delicious dining options
This hotel pleases palates with 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar. The free buffet breakfast provides a tasty start to each day.

Room options

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Standard Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Business Suite

  • Garden view
  • 98 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Diplomatic Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive City View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Askari Monument - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 29 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jahazi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Adjacent to a golf course, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dar es Salaam. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and Jahazi Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (13121 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Jahazi Restaurant - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Serengeti - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kibo Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Traders - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bakers Basket - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3890.52 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of 75 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for TZS 60685.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property Registration Number 20339

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 104175.00 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. There's a 75% charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (13-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel like?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is in Kivukoni, a short 7-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 14 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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Reviews

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a rich selection with many choices, including hot courses. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff responsiveness
Sakhiwo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place and very friendly and professional staff
Momodou, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was quite comfortable from the bed to the shower. The shower water pressure is pretty good but the tub is higher than the bathroom floor so it can get awkward. Also it is closed by a curtain and although I am very careful to close the curtain during a shower some water always ended up on the floor. Some of the bathroom amenities could use some fresh calking or paint. Overall it was a good stay.
Ariff, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic.
Berenice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
Beverly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service, consistent each time and across various Serena properties.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel. It was clean, had a very peaceful ambience and the staff were very attentive. Overall recommended.
Peter, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly nice people
Jamal, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent customer service
RAJ, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1. Good service and welcoming approach of staff. 2. Consistency of experience amongst the various Serena Hotel properties.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

High standard centrally located

This is a high end hotel. Good size room with all you need. All staff were extremely polite, to a degree when it became almost annoying: "Good morning, how are you, is there anything I can do for you?". Unclear when the currency exchange office was open. Rich breakfast with lots of choices, including hot courses.
Curt Olof, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property was beautiful in an antique way. The check in process took far too long considering we were there much later than usual check in but they still didn't have a room ready. Other than that incident the staff was polite/helpful. The spa was absolutely lovely. I highly recommend the spa.
Anu, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam is a great facility with very friendly and hospitable staff. The only recommendation I would offer is that they consider updating their mattresses. Mine was clearly tired. But so was I, so I was able to sleep nonetheless.
Joseph, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Air Con is minimal. Rooms are musty. Bathroom fan is always on and NOISY. Pool was drained without being informed when we made reservations. When it is usable, it is amazing - so this was very disappointing. The staff are always incredible.
Kimberly, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Did not get room on time and had to wait for 1 hour as the room was cleaned. Terrible service from the staff
Balraj, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing stay...Great hotel.
IVANS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delicious
Bo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
ANNA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great hotel
RAJ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great staff & hotel
RAJ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room upgrade
Zdenek, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection
sameena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best
Shahabaldin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding
Jeffrey, 2-night trip