Name: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Address: Ohio Street, Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ohio Street, Tanzania
Rating: 8.2

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

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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

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Double Room 1 queen bed or 1 twin bed
Standard Double Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Executive Double Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Ariel

Israel

“Super nice staff, good breakfast and restaurant, superb gym, very comfortable room”

Joyce

Canada

“Beautifully decorated. Excellent food. Comfortable and quiet rooms and a fantastic swimming pool”

Anton

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

“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

“Breakfast was fantastic. Restaurant was good for lunch and dinner, too.”

Kazushi

Japan

“Nice entrance and robby place, nice restaurant and facilities in room.”

Aage

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

“the breakfast is not so good，but the service is very good”

Nicholas

Oman

“The Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam is a comfortable and well appointed property with a good range of facilities. The decor is lovely and the breakfast was a fantastic spread of global cuisines.”

Julia

Qatar

“The hotel is beautiful, rooms are spacious and they have great and friendly staff. The food was delicious and breakfast with lots of options”

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, 8.5

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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

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.