Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel - Dar es Salaam

$$$$||View on mapDar es Salaam, TanzaniaOhio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania|
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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel - Dar es Salaam
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Solo32%
Couples24%
Business19%
Families15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Solo32%
Couples24%
Business19%
Families15%

5-star business hotel in Dar es Salaam with Indian Ocean views and a golf course

Dining & Entertainment

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers two on-site restaurants serving international cuisine, plus the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant by the pool. The hotel runs weekly themed dining nights, such as African Night, which attract locals and guests alike. A patisserie, café, and the Kibo Bar with live music provide additional dining and entertainment options.

Wellness & Recreation

Guests at Serena Hotel have access to a fitness centre, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, and a spa & wellness centre with services like full body massage and facials. The gym includes fitness classes, and the pool area has a pool bar and sun terrace. A golf course and gymkhana club are situated adjacent to the property for recreational use.

Rooms & Executive Services

The hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms, many with views over the Indian Ocean. Guests on the Executive Floor receive personalized butler services and access to a dedicated Executive Lounge. Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel also provides 24-hour room service with an extensive menu, and a travel desk for organizing excursions.

Location & Activities

Serena Hotel is located a ten-minute drive from Julius Nyerere International Airport and near the city centre, 3 km away. The property sits adjacent to Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club and a golf course, with views over the Indian Ocean. Nearby attractions include Kivukoni Fish Market and the Botanical Gardens, accessible via the hotel's car hire or airport shuttle service.

Family & Children

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel provides a children's playground, a kids' club, and themed dinner nights for families. Babysitting and child services are available, and the hotel can arrange children's meals and special diet menus. The property also features a large garden marquee accommodating up to 500 guests, suitable for family events or weddings.

  • Location: Adjacent to a golf course and Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club, 10 min from airport
  • Dining: Two restaurants plus weekly themed dining nights like African Night
  • Wellness: Spa & wellness centre, outdoor pool with pool bar, sauna, fitness classes
  • Rooms: Executive Floor with butler service and dedicated lounge, ocean-view rooms
  • Family: Kids' club, children's playground, babysitting services, large garden marquee
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:00
from 10:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2007
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:312
Former name
Moevenpick Royal Palm
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Rooms and availability

Standard Wing Renovated
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Air conditioning
Superior Wing Renovated Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Air conditioning
Standard Wing Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 126 £
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 13.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Julius Nyerere, DAR

Location

Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Reviews of Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

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FAQ about Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel?
You can visit Old Boma, Dar es Salaam as well as New Africa Casino, placed just 15 and 20 minutes walk away from the Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel respectively.
What is the closest airport to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel?
Julius Nyerere airport is located within a 13-minute drive (15 km) from Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel.
Can I leave my car in the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the prestigious 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel?
Guests of the prestigious 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel can dine just outside in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-restaurant YMCA Hostel Dar es Salaam Cafeteria offering affordable prices.
Can I eat breakfast at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at this prestigious hotel?
Guests of this prestigious hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:00 and check out from 10:00.
What are the booking prices at the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel?
The prices at the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel start from $232.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Payment methods in the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel offer?
The 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel offers such room types as Standard Double Room, Superior King Room, and Executive Queen Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of this prestigious hotel?
All rooms of this prestigious hotel feature a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment as well as an individual safe, some of them boast a sofa set.
Which facilities are provided in the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?
Top locations of the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel include a convenience store and storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel?
Yes, the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel features an outdoor pool area.
What children services does the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel offer?
Such services as babysitting will be very useful for guests staying at the 5-star Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel hotel with their children.
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