Hotel Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Ohio Street, Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Great location - show map
The garden view is fantastic, the shallow poll is very nice. Breakfast was good , the juices and fruits are fantastic. The staff is very nice, always smiling and very helpful. You can get your Covid testing done in your room for a little extra, ask the receptionist.
United Arab EmiratesBeautiful interior Excellent breakfast Good wifi Swimming pool Comfy bed
GeorgiaBreakfast was great 👍, Cleaning troop are excellent, the place is quite, amenities are very good, customer service is awesome 👌
United States of AmericaSize of the room is ample. The hotel has great ambience and is like a little quiet oasis amid the hubbub of Dar Es Salaam.
United States of AmericaStaff is really very helpful and warm willing to assist every time. Very clean with morning and evening room clean service.
GreeceThe breakfast was very good, the gym, swimming pool & the SPA are open till late at 10pm
KenyaHad option of in room or outside and opted outside which was wonderful!
United States of AmericaStaff were friendly. Food was good. Hotel was clean.
South AfricaEverything else was great, the location, great ambiance, welcoming and professional staff. Nice breakfast with variety of options from local to international cuisine. I loved the sauna and steam room and late access to gym and pool... until 10pm
TanzaniaGREAT AND SPECIAL THANKS TO JANE WHO MADE IT EXCELLENT
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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Arnaud
United Arab Emirates
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Anna
Georgia
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Marchelo
United States of America
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Jw
United States of America
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Greece
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Mohamed
Kenya
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Udaykumar
United States of America
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Jax8308
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Gilbertkapya
Tanzania
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Jamah
Botswana
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, American, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Arnaud
United Arab Emirates“The garden view is fantastic, the shallow poll is very nice. Breakfast was good , the juices and fruits are fantastic. The staff is very nice, always smiling and very helpful. You can get your Covid testing done in your room for a little extra, ask the receptionist.” Read more
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Anna
Georgia“Beautiful interior Excellent breakfast Good wifi Swimming pool Comfy bed”
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Marchelo
United States of America“Breakfast was great 👍, Cleaning troop are excellent, the place is quite, amenities are very good, customer service is awesome 👌 ”
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Jw
United States of America
“Size of the room is ample. The hotel has great ambience and is like a little quiet oasis amid the hubbub of Dar Es Salaam.”
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Anonymous
Greece“Staff is really very helpful and warm willing to assist every time. Very clean with morning and evening room clean service.”
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Mohamed
Kenya“The breakfast was very good, the gym, swimming pool & the SPA are open till late at 10pm”
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Udaykumar
United States of America
“Had option of in room or outside and opted outside which was wonderful!”
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Jax8308
South Africa“Staff were friendly. Food was good. Hotel was clean. ”
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Gilbertkapya
Tanzania“Everything else was great, the location, great ambiance, welcoming and professional staff. Nice breakfast with variety of options from local to international cuisine. I loved the sauna and steam room and late access to gym and pool... until 10pm”
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Jamah
Botswana“GREAT AND SPECIAL THANKS TO JANE WHO MADE IT EXCELLENT”
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About Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Recently awarded Tanzania's Leading Hotel 2016 and Tanzania's leading Hotel Suite: Presidential Suite 2016, this oasis of luxury at the very heart of Dar es Salaam, the elegant and cosmopolitan Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel enjoys an exceptionally high-profile clientele and regularly plays host to both regional and international events.
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National Museum and House of Culture0.3 miles
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JM Mall0.5 miles
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Aga Khan Hospital0.7 miles
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Kivukoni Fish Market0.8 miles
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Village Museum0.8 miles
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Kariakoo Market1 miles
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Shoprite Dar es Salaam1.4 miles
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Quality Plaza Dar es Salaam2.2 miles
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Wonder Workshop2.8 miles
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Tanzania National Stadium3 miles
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Uhuru Stadium3.1 miles
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Oyster Bay Shopping Centre3.2 miles
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Shoppers Plaza Dar-es-Salaam3.6 miles
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Dar-es-Salaam Village Supermarket3.7 miles
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Tazara Railway Station3.7 miles
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Shrijee's Supermarket4.4 miles
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Kunduchi Water Park11.3 miles
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Ferry Zanzibar Ferry Terminal0.5 miles
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Ferry Kigamboni Ferry Terminal0.7 miles
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Train Central Railway Station0.7 miles
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Julius Nyerere International Airport7.8 miles
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport41.6 miles
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Food: African, Indian, Seafood, Local
4 reasons to choose Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Amenities of Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Themed dinners
- Kids' club
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Convenience store (on site)
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Fenced pool
- Pool bar
Spa
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Massage
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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$100 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel by:
- Taxi 1h
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Check-in at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Kids' club
- Spa facilities
- Facial treatments
- Fitness
- Beauty services
- Head massage
- Pedicure
- Themed dinners
- Manicure
- Neck massage
- Body wrap
- Fitness classes
- Full-body massage
- Back massage
- Foot massage
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The prices at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel include:
- Double
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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- American
- Buffet
