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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel in Kivukoni

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Superior Room | View from room
Business Suite | Living room | LCD TV, pay movies
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kariakoo Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

  • 1776 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Ocean View

Executive Room, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room

Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Business Suite

Business Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Business Suite

  • 1055 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Kivukoni hotel, you'll find Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. Askari Monument and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kariakoo Market - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

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

5-star luxury hotel in Kivukoni
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 13121 square feet (1219 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 13121 sq ft of conference space
  • 1219 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers 230 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20339

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to the airport?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is 7.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on May 1, 2025 start from $162.49, 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.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (16-min drive) from Coco Beach and 4.6 mi (26-min drive) from Kijiji Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (16-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, hot stone massages, and facials.

How close is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 332 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

WENYI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Traveled with group
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Rita

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Moyez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJ, ATLANTA

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

8/10 Good

Momodou

Business traveler
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

Catherine

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Business traveler
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

Beverly

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJ, ATLANTA

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

10/10 Excellent

RAJ, ATLANTA

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

8/10 Good

Prasad

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yibo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Meera Pravin, NAIROBI

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

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