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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden
Poolside bar
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Explore the area

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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Askari Monument
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, City View

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 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View

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 Single Beds

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Executive Room, City View

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 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, Ocean View

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

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Executive Suite, Garden View

Executive Suite, Garden View

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

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Business Suite

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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About the area

Dar es Salaam

A luxury stay in the heart of Dar es Salaam awaits you at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. Within steps you'll find Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The seafood restaurant, Jahazi Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to scuba-diving and snorkelling. 13121 square feet (1219 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Kivukoni hotel include Askari Monument and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Palm Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Samaki Samaki - City Center (Diamond Plaza) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

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.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 13121 sq ft of conference space
  • 1219 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

As of 27 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on 13 Mar 2026 start from 313.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

The closest beach to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is Coco Beach (5.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Check-in begins at midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 349 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samwel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nargis

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahabaldin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abdallah, Margate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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