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Serene Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

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Africana Drive, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Jangwani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Water World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bongoyo Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Garden View Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Garden View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard City View Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard City View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Pool View Room

Standard Pool View Room

Standard Pool View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Deluxe Room

Superior Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room with Balcony

Executive Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

A family-friendly stay in Dar es Salaam awaits you at Serene Hotel. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Bongoyo Island. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include Swedish massages and Thai massages along with body scrubs, facials and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Garden, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the free kids' club and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire and a playground. 6458 square feet (600 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Dar es Salaam hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Water World and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Mbezi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Water World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bongoyo Island - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 49 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Target Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Serene Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 6458 square feet (600 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Serene Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Serene Hotel was completed in September 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 6458 sq ft of conference space
  • 600 sq. m of conference space
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Serene Hotel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 12-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a hydromassage showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Garden

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free children's club
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 6,458 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 12-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 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: USD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, cash, mobile payments and M-Pesa. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Serene Hotel Hotel
Serene Hotel Dar es Salaam
Serene Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Serene Hotel?

Serene Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Hotel?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Hotel on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$87.95, 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 Serene Hotel?

Yep, Serene Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Serene Hotel?

Yep, Serene Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Jangwani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Serene Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Serene Hotel have a pool?

Serene 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. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What makes Serene Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Serene Hotel.

Is Serene Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Serene Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Serene Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Serene Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Serene Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Serene Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.