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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

★★★★★ Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, TZ

8.5 guest rating· 226 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in spacious, air-conditioned rooms with modern décor and top-notch amenities at Serena Hotel. Enjoy the comfort of a flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private bathroom in every room.

Gourmet Dining Options

Savor a variety of international cuisines at the two on-site restaurants or opt for a poolside dining experience at the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant. Treat yourself to delectable pastries at the patisserie or enjoy lively music at the Kibo Bar.

Convenient Facilities and Services

Relax by the outdoor pool in tropical gardens, work out at the fitness center, or unwind in the sauna. Let the 24-hour front desk and travel desk assist you in organizing excursions. With free private parking and an airport shuttle service, your stay at Serena Hotel is bound to be seamless.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Serena Hotel!

Rooms & rates

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Executive Suite, Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 65 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>700-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free newspaper, safe, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Business Suite

Sleeps 2 · 98 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1055-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free newspaper, safe, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 2 · 165 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1776-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 3 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free newspaper, safe, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room Northwest Wing

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Room, City View

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>355-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Room, Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>355-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Room Northwest Wing

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive City View Room Northwest Wing

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive Garden View Room Northwest Wing

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a mini-bar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive Room, City View

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>355-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with premium channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
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  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Higher level toilet
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, TZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.5226 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good location+ Excellent breakfast+ Clean facilities− Outdated rooms− Poor internet service− Minor cleanliness issues
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location8.1
Room Quality8.0
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.0

A little disappointed.

7.0

Friendly but very slow service in restaurants.

− Room was comfortable but very musty smell. (mould?). We let management know.

William · AU · 2026-07-20

The rooms are clean, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious.

10.0

The rooms are clean, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious.

− Nothing

Nasser · QA · 2026-07-08

Guest review

10.0

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Thapelo · BW · 2026-07-02

Is an excellent place to be

8.0

There should more of entertainment around

− Nothing

Abdul · NG · 2026-06-27

Recommend it for Dar

8.0

Clean, comfortable, great food and service and great location. Beautiful design

Biz · US · 2026-06-27

Good to know

The hotel is currently undergoing guest rooms renovations of all rooms, being done in phases.

The works started on March 18th, 2025 between 10am to 4pm everyday and some rooms have since been closed to facilitate the renovation.

Our contractor is expected to complete the renovations within a period of one year. All other facilities within the hotel are operational and guests can continue to enjoy our various services and their stay with us.

Please assist to have this notice on the fine print for your guests to be aware.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

People 17 years old and over stay for US$100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.