Serene Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and an art gallery on site at Serene Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a facial, or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩50,116
₩59,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

Room options

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A wooden four-poster bed with a white bedspread and pillows, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Garden View Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden four-poster bed with a white bedspread and pillows, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard City View Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and pillows, a wooden headboard with intricate carvings, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Pool View Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a TV mounted on the wall, and a power outlet.

Superior Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Studio Apartment

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a red chair, a desk with drawers, and a mirror.

Executive Room with Balcony

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact living area with a kitchenette, a red leather sofa, and a wooden cabinet with a lattice design.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dar es Salaam, Serene Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. Askari Monument and Atiman House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jangwani Beach and Mbezi Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Water World, or check out an event or a game at Tanzania National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
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Africana Drive, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Water World
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mbezi Beach
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mlimani City
    13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Slipway
    16 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station
    50 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Target Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Rafikiz Pizza Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Juliana Pub/hotel!
    2 min drive
  • Marry Brown Mbezi Beach
    5 min drive
  • Market Restaurant Ramada Resort
    3 min walk

About this property

Serene Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel in a rural location, remodeled in 2025
  • At Serene Hotel, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a facial, or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and coworking spaces
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hydromassage showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
    • 12-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Hotel on Oct 24, 2026 start from ₩50,116, 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.

Is Serene Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Serene Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Serene Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per person applies.

Where is Serene Hotel located?

This family-friendly Dar es Salaam hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jangwani Beach and Water World. Mbezi Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Serene Hotel Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Services from ALL friendly employees were fantabulous. There are no words that I can express how thankful I'm. But from the top, middle and bottom of my heart, I say thank you guys. Keep doing good job.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very clean and elegant. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Serenity at Serene Hotel!

We recommend Serene hotel for a budget friendly stay with beach access in walking distance. You will be met with hospitality and friendly staff. We would give this property a 4 out of 5 considering affordability and location. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Extended Stay at Serene!

This reservation was an extension of our initial stay at Serene Hotel. The property is a bit outdated, but the staff is friendly and accommodating. We would recommend this stay for a budget friendly option on White Sands in beautiful Dar es Salaam! Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was booked into a room (Serene Annex) different from that reserved. however, the manager was swift to change my room the next morning and thus the stay was pleasant thanks to her prompt actions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Budget-Friendly White Sands Stay!

Overall, our stay at Serene Hotel was pleasant. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay pleasurable and to assist with any needs. With that said, the property is a bit outdated and the rooms could use some updating. We also would have loved to enjoy some of the property amenities like the outdoor bar, but being offseason, quite a bit was not operating or in use. We recommend Serene hotel for a budget friendly stay with beach access in walking distance. You will be met with hospitality and friendly staff. We would give this property a 4 out of 5 considering affordability and location. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water smells really bad and was so dirty. You cannot take bath with that water. The pool was also the same, not clean and we couldn't swim. The breakfast service was good, and the receptionists were so great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to come out crying after your stay, then please choose this place. The pool was dirty. I asked for a room on the ground floor, but they gave a 1st floor room which gave my mother difficulties in walking up the stairs. The AC was leaking. The fan in the room kept turning on and off like it has a mind of its own. The TV was not turning on. There was no kettle in the room despite being advertised. The food was distasteful and gave my father an upset stomach. The surrounding area was noisy because a hall was booked. The owner has two properties under his name and misadvertised this hotel as the other one and I got fooled into booking it. For breakfast there was only one table available, so if you wanted to eat you had to wait for another family to finish eating first. There was a 20 minute wait. Lousy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Preis-Leistung ist ok. Alles schon etwas älter mit wenig Restaurationsaufwand erhalten. Es gibt einen Lieferservice für Speisen aus dem Serene Beach Resort. Von da kommt auch das Frühstück, irgendwann morgens. Die Organisation ist verbesserungswürdig. Keine aktuelle Speisekarte, Mehrmals nur Teillieferungen. Nur zur Info, das Frühstück ist eher afrikanisch als Kontinental, aber gut. Ich fahre nochmal hin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DANGER! DO NOT STAY HERE! Please, this place is a scam. The bar manager tried to extort money from us saying we bought an entire bottle of Bombay Saphire, when we only ordered gin and tonics and had already paid our bill and tipped the bartender. We were harassed in the middle of the night by the bartender and hotel lady. Then when we were checking out the next morning the manager would not let us leave. We asked them to call the police for help, but they would not. Stay somewhere else where you'll be safer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Don't stay here!

The Serena Hotel is old with no care for basic upkeep. The services were nonexistant with the exception of the outside bar/lounge that they invested all their capital. Even the breakfast was prepared elsewhere and didn't even have condiments like salt for the boiled eggs. Do yourself a favor and just skip this place. You will regret it if you go.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ist nur für junge Party Menschen - Laut bis zum anderen Morgen - Für das Frühstück wird man in Schwester Hotel gefahren >> aber für den Rückweg gab es kein Taxi - Badezimmer ALT und verbraucht - Pool und drum herum total ungepflegt - NIE Wieder - Serene Hotel >> Auch nicht das Schwester Hotel - Unterirdisch - LAUT
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Don't expect any covid precautions whatsoever. Zero. Internet works in half the hotel - this is a place that is SCREAMING loud until 5am. However, some of the restaurant and bar staff are very kind people.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene hotel is a really nice hotel and offers a traveler nice accommodation at a reasonable price.A/C cold,wi-fi consistent and reliable.Very few power outages over a 7 day period.Hotel staff very attentive and courteous. Room maintained and cleaned. Facility safe and secure and no rif-raf at nights. On Sunday there is church held in the conference room for a couple hours however it never disturbed my sleep. Perhaps only complaint I can make is weak water pressure in shower however I didn’t travel here for strong shower pressure lol I would definitely return and recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das personal war super freundlich, teilweise verständnisprobleme, da sie nicht gut englisch redeten Ausstattung grauenhaft
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019