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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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Superior Room, Garden View | View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Business Suite | Living room
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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

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free parking

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 CA $227
CA $289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16

Room options

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ocean View

Executive Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, City View

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Business Suite

Business Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Garden View

Executive Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, City View

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 20 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delhi Darbar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marrybrown - ‬12 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.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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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

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
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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.
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Fees & policies

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)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 22 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Dar Es Salaam Hotel
Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena
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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 (16-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (9-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 9-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 18 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

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

10/10

Great stay!
1-night trip

10/10

great hotel
1-night trip

8/10

Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic.
2-night trip

8/10

Nice place and very friendly and professional staff
3-night trip

6/10

Food variety was poor
3-night trip

10/10

Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
1-night trip

8/10

The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
5-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

Reception personal was exceptionally kind and willing to help on anything I needed.
1-night trip

10/10

Every time we arrive in Tanzania we prefer to spend a few days in Serena just to relax after the long journey and before continuing our trip through the county. We know already a lot of people working there and when we arrive in the hotel it is just the same as coming home
1-night trip

10/10

excellent customer service
1-night trip

6/10

Been a visitor to this hotel for many years but this time the hotel had changed the executive lounge so much it is just a room.. no benefits of soft drinks or snacks ... have to pay for everything so no real benefit of booking such a room
4-night trip

10/10

I don’t know but the carpet smell bad in hallways
2-night trip

10/10

There a butiful garden.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff are friendly nice people
5-night trip

10/10

Fantastic! Love the facility, friendly staff, very clean. Love my stay .
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent
1-night trip

10/10

Location

10/10

great
5-night trip

10/10

bathroom tub/shower needs a modernization but otherwise all good
6-night trip

10/10

Very good. Stuffs are extremely helpful.
2-night trip