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Polana Serena Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with 3 restaurants

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Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sushi
Front of property
Lobby
Meeting facility

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo, 00100
  • Eduardo Mondlane University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maputo Central Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maputo Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Maputo

Maputo retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find FEIMA Craft Market and Vila Algarve. Geology Museum and Núcleo de Arte are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Vila Algarve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Eduardo Mondlane University - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maputo Central Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maputo Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Fish Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Estoril - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mundo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante ABFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Backroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Polana Serena Hotel

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with 3 restaurants
Polana Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, a steam room, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Polana Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Maputo hotel is smoke free.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1922
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Polana Serena Hotel offers 153 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Maputo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Serena Maisha has 5 treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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: MZN 200 per person (one way)
  • Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 400000611

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Polana Serena Hotel Maputo
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Polana Serena Hotel to the airport?

Polana Serena Hotel is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Polana Serena Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Polana Serena Hotel on Aug 23, 2025 start from $171.48, 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 Polana Serena Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Polana Serena Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MZN 200 per person, one way.

Does Polana Serena Hotel offer free breakfast?

Polana Serena Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Polana Serena Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Polana Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Polana Serena Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Polana Serena Hotel have a pool?

Polana Serena Hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Polana Serena Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like sushi and light fare.

Does Polana Serena Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Serena Maisha, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Polana Serena Hotel to downtown Maputo?

Polana Serena Hotel is 1.8 mi away from Maputo.

Polana Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 226 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelia

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish heritage hotel, but breakfast issues

Good looking classic hotel with good amenities (gym, pool, bar etc.), overlooking ocean and nice history - over 100 years old. First time I’d stayed there and only negatives: there was very little atmosphere - restaurant and bar were almost empty each night. Perhaps due to the political issues in Mozambique at the time, there were less travellers. More annoying was breakfast though - after the first morning (which was typical breakfast buffet), they changed without warning to a table service. I am guessing again this was because they wanted to save money with the hotel not being busy. I would not have an issue with this, however there were no menus on the tables, so you had to awkwardly make choices as the staff stood over you with the one menu! It also took staff an age to take the order, even though there seemed plenty of staff doing little. If you want traditional style - I would stay again. For service and food, the Southern Sun is far better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Staff goes above and beyond to help and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibiye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
No toiletries on the room unlike other Serena hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngowari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. The staff was extremely professional and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel altogether.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issa

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, respectful staff and quite professional!! Love the people and the hotel!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second visit whilst on business. Great location and the staff are highly attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Midweek break in Maputo

Stay in central Maputo was great. Very safe area, lovely gym and pool and breakfasts at Polana. Very helpful staff for first time visitors. Meals in restaurants within walking distance. Had a few fun filled days. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is very safe, right next to the presidency. I hope they can build elevators that get you from the main building to the rooms on the 4th floor. The views from the 4th floor rooms are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

idalia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

o Hotel já não é digno de 5 estrelas precisa ser r

o hotel precisa urgentemente de uma manutenção. a) 2 noites sem dormir por causa de mosquitos no quarto; b) a piscina com tijoleira solta; c) as camas da piscina com nodoas e esponja envelhecida; d) a casa de banho do quarto envelhecida com a junção da tijoleira preta de humidade De positivo o serviço do hotel, o pequeno almoço excelente e a infrastrutura colonial muito agravel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Baptiste

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohamad, dearborn

Traveled with partner
Not worth the price, outdated
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023