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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel in Kivukoni

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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Room | View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Popular LocationJulius Nyerere International Conference Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKariakoo Market3 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)10 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

  • 1776 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, Ocean View

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Business Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Business Suite

  • 1055 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kivukoni hotel, you'll find Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. Askari Monument and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 9 min walk
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 12 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 20 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chapan 56 Bhog - 11 min walk
  • Akemi Revolving Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • High Spirit Lounge Bar - 6 min walk
  • Bandari Grill Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Jahazi - 1 min walk

About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5-star luxury hotel in Kivukoni
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/café and a 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 center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 13121 square feet (1219 square meters) 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers 230 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 fire extinguisher, 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 each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20339

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to the airport?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is 7.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on May 5, 2024 start from $184.49, excluding 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.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (16-min drive) from Coco Beach and 4.6 mi (26-min drive) from Kijiji Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (16-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 292 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Balraj

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not get room on time and had to wait for 1 hour as the room was cleaned. Terrible service from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Air Con is minimal. Rooms are musty. Bathroom fan is always on and NOISY. Pool was drained without being informed when we made reservations. When it is usable, it is amazing - so this was very disappointing. The staff are always incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Except the pool is closed and I’m a swimmer. Big let down. They should warn visitors on the web advertisement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There a butiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023