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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Dar es Salaam hotel in Kivukoni with 2 restaurants

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Bar (on property)
Garden
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Room options

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ocean View

Executive Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Business Suite

Business Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 9 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
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delhi Darbar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marrybrown - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
At Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as snorkelling, windsurfing and scuba diving. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and meeting rooms
Room features
All 230 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bakers Basket
  • Island Traders
  • Jahazi Restaurant
  • Kibo Bar
  • Serengeti

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,121 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 60685.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 20339

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$374.05, 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.

Is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel located?

Located in Kivukoni, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and Askari Monument are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 325 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

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Berenice

Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

great staff & hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Momodou

Nice place and very friendly and professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Disliked: Cleanliness
I don’t know but the carpet smell bad in hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevan

Been a visitor to this hotel for many years but this time the hotel had changed the executive lounge so much it is just a room.. no benefits of soft drinks or snacks ... have to pay for everything so no real benefit of booking such a room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Great customer service, consistent each time and across various Serena properties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Reception personal was exceptionally kind and willing to help on anything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Every time we arrive in Tanzania we prefer to spend a few days in Serena just to relax after the long journey and before continuing our trip through the county. We know already a lot of people working there and when we arrive in the hotel it is just the same as coming home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sameena

Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

The Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam is a great facility with very friendly and hospitable staff. The only recommendation I would offer is that they consider updating their mattresses. Mine was clearly tired. But so was I, so I was able to sleep nonetheless.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anu

The property was beautiful in an antique way. The check in process took far too long considering we were there much later than usual check in but they still didn't have a room ready. Other than that incident the staff was polite/helpful. The spa was absolutely lovely. I highly recommend the spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

There a butiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Staff are friendly nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

margaret

great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

bathroom tub/shower needs a modernization but otherwise all good
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mojabeng

Fantastic! Love the facility, friendly staff, very clean. Love my stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
12:00 AM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
5.0