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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel in Kivukoni

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Exterior
Poolside bar
Lobby
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Suite | Living room | LCD TV, pay movies

Business Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1055 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1776 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Diplomatic Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Diplomatic Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, wall-mounted lamps, and framed pictures.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Garden view

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens with a stay at this Kivukoni hotel. Askari Monument and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Askari Monument - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jahazi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬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
  • 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.

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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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
Early check-in fee: 75 percent of room rate
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3890.52 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: TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 75 percent of room rate (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 7.6 mi (29-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 Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on Jun 13, 2026 start from $188, 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.

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 (12-min drive) from Coco Beach and 4.3 mi (30-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 (13-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (10-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 percentage-based 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 massages, facials, and body wraps.

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. 178 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 361 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

IVANS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing stay...Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shehnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service throughoutbthe stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much to ask.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff & hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sameena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Zdenek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Momodou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and very friendly and professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff responsiveness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shahabaldin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Berenice

Liked: Staff & service
Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ariff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite comfortable from the bed to the shower. The shower water pressure is pretty good but the tub is higher than the bathroom floor so it can get awkward. Also it is closed by a curtain and although I am very careful to close the curtain during a shower some water always ended up on the floor. Some of the bathroom amenities could use some fresh calking or paint. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, consistent each time and across various Serena properties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mojabeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic! Love the facility, friendly staff, very clean. Love my stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel. It was clean, had a very peaceful ambience and the staff were very attentive. Overall recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
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10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There a butiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception personal was exceptionally kind and willing to help on anything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Cathryn

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024