Located in Kivukoni, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers a luxurious getaway with a free breakfast buffet, adjacent golf course, and poolside bar. Unwind at the spa or stay active with windsurfing and snorkeling activities while enjoying stunning ocean views from the on-site restaurants.
Adjacent to a golf course, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dar es Salaam. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and Jahazi Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
230 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Shopping
Beach nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Safari nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (13121 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Jahazi Restaurant - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Serengeti - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kibo Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Traders - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bakers Basket - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TZS 60685.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 20339
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 104175.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (16-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel like?
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is in Kivukoni, a short 9-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 18 minutes' walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.
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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
great hotel
RAJ
RAJ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
great staff & hotel
RAJ
RAJ, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
High standard centrally located
This is a high end hotel. Good size room with all you need. All staff were extremely polite, to a degree when it became almost annoying: "Good morning, how are you, is there anything I can do for you?". Unclear when the currency exchange office was open. Rich breakfast with lots of choices, including hot courses.
Curt Olof
Curt Olof, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2024
Nice place and very friendly and professional staff
Momodou
Momodou, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
Beverly
Beverly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Great customer service, consistent each time and across various Serena properties.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
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.
Peter
Peter, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2024
Great
Cathryn
Cathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2023
Beautiful spacious room
Great breakfast selection
sameena
sameena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Reception personal was exceptionally kind and willing to help on anything I needed.
Andres
Andres, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2023
The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
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
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
excellent customer service
RAJ
RAJ, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2024
Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
There a butiful garden.
MAKOTO
MAKOTO, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2024
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.
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Excellent
Rosemin
Rosemin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Staff are friendly nice people
Jamal
Jamal, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2023
Fantastic! Love the facility, friendly staff, very clean.
Love my stay .
Mojabeng
Mojabeng, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2024
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.
Anu
Anu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
great
margaret
margaret, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2022
Location
Ronaz
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
bathroom tub/shower needs a modernization but otherwise all good
Stefan
Stefan, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
Very good. Stuffs are extremely helpful.
SHAMSUDDOHA
SHAMSUDDOHA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2023
Dar Serena is very fine
2 night stay after Safari to meet friends in Dar. Al went well