Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (169 reviews)
Ohio Street , Dar es Salaam , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent breakfast
Clean facilities
Good amenities
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Poor internet service
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Generally clean with some areas noted for improvement.
Service
9.05
Staff were highly praised for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.09
Good location, although views from certain rooms could vary.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms were nice but described as a bit outdated.
Amenities
9.07
Good range of facilities including a pool, gym, and dining options.
Value for Money
9.03
Excellent value, especially given the service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Positive remarks on breakfast, but internet service was disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall a pleasant experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:25

Property Description

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!

Important information:

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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DAR

Property Policies

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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zya family_with_children tz
10
Brilliant service from all the staff at the Serena Hotel Dar Es Salaam
Pros:

It is always such a great experience to stay at the Serena Dar es Salaam. From the brilliant gentleman at the shoe shine station, the reception staff, the door staff, pianist, butler's and especially the night manager and all service staff they are always available, friendly and more than willing to assist. My husband is disabled and in a mobility scooter, and all the staff knows us by Surname. We are privileged and thankful for the staff members at the hotel. You make our stay memorable. A Heartfelt thank you to everyone. Asante Sana, Mr and Mrs Dennis.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
B
BHAVESH family_with_children tz
10
Nice and relaxing place to stay
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
V
Vivian solo_traveller ke
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller tz
8
Pros:

The Service & Food was amazing.

Cons:

My room was a bit mouldy.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
D
Dr. Humphrey solo_traveller us
2
The receptionist who checked in had very bad customer service
Pros:

Only the location

Cons:

The room was untidy , bathroom was not clean and taps were rusty

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
D
Dr. Humphrey couple us
6
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Harbinder couple tz
10
Overall very comfortable
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Over 20’years I have been coming to this hotel. It’s comfortable and staff are great

Cons:

Food was sub standard for what you were paying for and quality has definitely gone down hill

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
H
Herbert couple us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
I
Igor solo_traveller cz
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple us
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Lindah family_with_children ke
9
Pros:

I loved the room, the staff wow they were amazing, the food was excellent. The environment is serene actually that's home away from home.

Cons:

My bath tab wasn't cleaned i was staying for 2 nights. My face towel was taken and not replaced for my second night. The Internet yeah that as well. Communication was a bit a challenge with people back home because of this.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
R
Rohit solo_traveller ae
7
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Nabil family_with_children ke
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller tz
9
All in All I enjoyed my stay
Pros:

The Service & Food was top notch.

Cons:

My Room was a bit mouldy.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Valerio solo_traveller nl
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Valerio solo_traveller nl
10
Great stay
Pros:

Rooms were great and the gym/sauna also very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
O
Osmund couple no
9
Water leakage in room not good
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
S
Sarafina solo_traveller tz
8
It was excellent
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
R
Ruth family_with_children us
8
2026-02-22 via Nuitee