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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a spacious area with a polished floor.
Stunning hotel with a traditional arched entrance and picturesque balconies, set amidst lush palm trees.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a meal at the outdoor dining area.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with tables, chairs, and lush greenery.
Indulge in a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring multiple serving stations and a variety of food and beverages.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Dar es Salaam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

Executive Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Executive Room, City View

Executive Room, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, City View

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

View all photos for Business Suite

Business Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Suite

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, Garden View

Executive Suite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

Standard Room, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, City View

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

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About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers 230 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, facials or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and 9 minutes on foot from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 13121 square feet (1219 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jahazi Restaurant – This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Serengeti – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Kibo Bar – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Traders – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bakers Basket – This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bakers Basket
  • Island Traders
  • Jahazi Restaurant
  • Kibo Bar
  • Serengeti

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,121 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: midnight; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 75 per cent of room rate
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

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

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 60685.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 75 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 60685.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 20339

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Dar Es Salaam Hotel
Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena
Dar Es Salaam Serena
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Hotel Serena Dar Es Salaam
Serena Dar Es Salaam
Serena Dar Es Salaam Hotel
Serena Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam Serena
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 335 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1. Good service and welcoming approach of staff. 2. Consistency of experience amongst the various Serena Hotel properties.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinsa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curt Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance, Phoenix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I don’t know but the carpet smell bad in hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Berenice

Liked: Staff & service
Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA, Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WENYI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Travelled with group
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Moyez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024