Ohio Street, Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
#39 of 92 hotels in Dar es Salaam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 337 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 21, 2024
Nnamdi
SwitzerlandThe bathroom and the toilet, though very clean, were not as modern/up to my expectations for a hotel of this caliber.
Excellent staff service, very polite and always willing to help - especially at the reception (Yuda and colleagues). Very clean room and hotel, good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Meera
KenyaFriendly staff, accommodating, kitchen made whatever you requested for, gave a late check out
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Angie
Australiadecor a little outdated
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.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Salim
United KingdomWonderful breakfast with friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Sonja
FinlandThe bathroom was quite dated, but still very clean.
Very friendly staff, room service 24/7 which was good for us because we had an early wake up for a safari trip. The breakfast was very good!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Avninder
TanzaniaBathroom
Breakfast at
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Mythri
BotswanaIn-room beverages could be better stocked and topped up regularly.
Check in staff very amiable, efficient and courteous - highly professional. Including the security checks at the gate, lobby and then front desk. Large, beautifully stately hotel. Decor in rooms a bit dated but also classically solid. In-room robes, fruit platter, and slippers - all complimentary for our room. Serena has its own special charm and this Dar es Salaam didn't fail. Centrally located in the corp / banking district with many good restaurants in walking distance and very safe. So, it's better as a family short stay or business hotel given its location. Overall, still a quality establishment I'd return to.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Tino
SwitzerlandThe centralized AC, I guess needs some maintenance. it was set to the minimum but the room temperature wasn't all that cold. especially at night, it was quite hot.
They have a great swimming pool
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Hassan
UgandaNOTHING
EVERY THING IS FINE I HAVE NO COMPLAIN
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 23, 2023
Kazushi
JapanSome facilities of room are old, so shampoo and conditioner dropped from the shelf at midnight.
Nice entrance and robby place, nice restaurant and facilities in room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Paul
United Arab EmiratesAll good
Property was clean, staff attentive.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Naison
KenyaBeef in the restaurant was very tough.
Room size and bathroom were good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Pii
FinlandI was given a room with city view, although had paid for sea view. They did correct it when I complained, but did not enjoy the moving.
Pool area, garden, location and breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 10, 2023
Shadreck
ZambiaStructure looks old inside for the price
Above average ( health food)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Ahmed
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Every thing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Tony
United KingdomExcellent room in a lovely location. Lovely breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Nareeba
UgandaSpacious rooms, view of ocean Dar Port entrace with queing container loaded ships
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Ali
OmanEVERY THING WAS GOOD
EXCELLENT BREAKFAST AND FRIENDLY STAFF
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Ioannis
United Arab EmiratesEverything was fine
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Ahmed
United Arab EmiratesEverything
Good hotel in a superb location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Daniel
South AfricaThe bathrooms are so dated, especially the toilets and the bathtubs. In this day and age, to be using shower curtains was disappointing, and I hope these will be updated sooner than later.
The location was most convenient as it was literally a short walk to where I was conducting my business. Breakfast and meals in general were superb, and the bar was on point. The rooms are spacious.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 19, 2023
Nkurunziza
RwandaVery old
Well come by receptionist
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Mally
TanzaniaSomething needs to be done with the bathrooms because thy are kind of old mybe they could renovate some of them
The breakfast is one of the best moments while in serena you would not want to miss it during your stay. As well as the location but depends with what you are up2 in dar
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Nareeba
UgandaBalanced
Spacious
Stayed in August 2023
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