Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Garden
Poolside bar
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June

Explore the area

View map
Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
  • Place, Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyumba ya Sanaa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Business Suite

  • Garden view
  • 98 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Diplomatic Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

A luxury stay in the heart of Dar es Salaam awaits you at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. Within steps you'll find Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The seafood restaurant, Jahazi Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to scuba-diving and snorkelling. 13121 square feet (1219 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Kivukoni hotel include Askari Monument and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Askari Monument - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jahazi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

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/cafΘ and a nearby 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 13121 square feet (1219 square metres) 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
  • Conference 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
  • Staff members are 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
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers 230 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dar es Salaam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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.

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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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3890.52 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fee: 75 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

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 all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20339

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Dar Es Salaam Hotel
Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on 23 June 2026 start from AU$312, 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 parking available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

The closest beach to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is Coco Beach (5.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

Check-in begins at midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 361 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

IVANS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing stay...Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shehnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service throughoutbthe stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much to ask.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff & hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sameena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Zdenek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff responsiveness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shahabaldin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ronaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
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10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There a butiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Cathryn

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAJ

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