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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩260,710
₩323,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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 refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Business Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 98 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

Standard Room, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kivukoni, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Mbudya Island and Coco Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World. Wet n Wild Water Park and Dar-es-Salaam Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and safari tours.
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Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 20 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 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 located in Kivukoni
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 facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and wedding services
  • An elevator, concierge services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 230 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 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 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

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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 22 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 75 percent of room rate (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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on Sep 3, 2025 start from ₩260,710, 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 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 75% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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 a 5-minute walk of Nyumba ya Sanaa and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre. 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. 161 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 338 reviews

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 Excellent

Shahabaldin

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

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

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sameena

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

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1. Good service and welcoming approach of staff. 2. Consistency of experience amongst the various Serena Hotel properties.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

monica

Food variety was poor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Curt Olof

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

RAJ

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

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location

10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

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

6/10 Okay

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bathroom tub/shower needs a modernization but otherwise all good
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024