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Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Travelers relax by the outdoor pool at this luxury hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, where fine dining and spa treatments create a perfect retreat experience

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The Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel in Kivukoni welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and convenient access to an adjacent golf course. Visitors enjoy the poolside bar, indulge in spa treatments, or try windsurfing and snorkeling while savoring ocean views from the restaurants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €194
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, City View

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room, City View

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite, Garden View

Executive Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Business Suite

Business Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 98 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | In-room dining

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Diplomatic Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive City View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Kivukoni, a neighbourhood 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 safari tours and golfing.
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Map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Palm - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Samaki Samaki - City Center (Diamond Plaza) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 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 manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as snorkelling, windsurfing 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, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 230 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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

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

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: 75 per cent 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena
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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 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from €191.69, including 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?

Checkout 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 10-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, and Askari Monument. Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and Nyumba ya Sanaa are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 346 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff responsiveness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ariff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite comfortable from the bed to the shower. The shower water pressure is pretty good but the tub is higher than the bathroom floor so it can get awkward. Also it is closed by a curtain and although I am very careful to close the curtain during a shower some water always ended up on the floor. Some of the bathroom amenities could use some fresh calking or paint. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Jamal

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

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Anu

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Air Con is minimal. Rooms are musty. Bathroom fan is always on and NOISY. Pool was drained without being informed when we made reservations. When it is usable, it is amazing - so this was very disappointing. The staff are always incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Balraj

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not get room on time and had to wait for 1 hour as the room was cleaned. Terrible service from the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

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

10/10 Excellent

Shahabaldin

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

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

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

MAKOTO

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