Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (187 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)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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Outdated rooms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Rooms were nice but described as a bit outdated.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 187 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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Mercy solo_traveller ke
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Seif solo_traveller tz
5
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Cyprian solo_traveller tz
8
excellent
Pros:

variety

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Christianah Funke solo_traveller ng
9
Wonderful
Pros:

The food was good

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Vera Lucia couple fr
10
Uma ótima estadia
Pros:

Refeições.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Antidius family_with_children tz
7
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Dorota extended_group pl
10
Very quiet place, extrimly helpfull staff, very good breakfast and lunch. Recommended!
Pros:

Very quiet place, extrimly helpfull staff, very good breakfast and lunch.

Cons:

The invoice is done automaticly via system and it had to be corrected.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Sonal couple in
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Abdourazak couple km
6
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Said couple tz
10
Keep it up
Pros:

Breakfast fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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zya solo_traveller tz
10
Pros:

The staff and hotel was exceptional as always

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Hiroshi extended_group ke
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Hiroshi extended_group ke
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller de
10
I had booked it though I didn’t sleep there , however it’s amazing hotel
Pros:

I had liked it bs it’s near town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller ae
2
Very noisy
Pros:

Personal

Cons:

Noise

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Bulent Esat couple tr
9
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Hiten solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Almost everything was good . In breakfast most non veg items were made of beef . Which I don't eat .the cooling system have collapsed in room and dinning area , only reception have good cooling so like to sit there

Cons:

Cooling in room and dinning area

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Minaku solo_traveller cd
9
Séjour très agréable. J'ai beaucoup aimé.
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant et fait montre de professionnalisme. Le petit déjeuner est très bon , composé des aliments utiles à la santé.

Cons:

Il faut des adaptateurs pour nous connecter aux prises électriques.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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hanspoped Business
10
Full Treatment and Service which offer
Pros:

Best best Services in This Hotel.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Mohamed solo_traveller eg
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old furniture

2026-04-10 via Nuitee