Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

★★★★★ · Not Available

8.5Very good · 254

Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam · Map ·

“Great place and great service” · 10.0, Fri 4 Sep

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Good locationGuests say so in their reviews.

Excellent breakfastGuests say so in their reviews.

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Amenities

Fitness facilitiesWiFi availableFree WiFi FreeParking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Free Parking {'selfParking': True, 'free': Non-smoking roomsAir conditioningFitness center

Location 8.1Very good location

Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam · · Open in Google Maps

From the airport (DAR)
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What guests say

8.5

Very good
254 verified reviews

Cleanliness8.1

Service9.1

Location8.1

Room Quality8.0

Amenities9.1

Value for Money9.0

Food and Beverage8.1

Overall Experience8.6

In short. Generally clean with some areas noted for improvement.

Fredrick, United States · Couple10.0

Sun 18 Oct A quick and comfortable one night stay for an early AM departure. + Comfortable rooms. We also enjoyed the casual bar area dining. − All good.

Chawezi, United States · Solo10.0

Sun 11 Oct I love everything + Everything − Nothing

Dali, TN · Solo10.0

Sat 10 Oct + Very kind staff

Christopher Eliah, United Kingdom · Solo10.0

Fri 18 Sep + Excellent customer service, and amazing food, high standard environment including rooms, toilet, lift etc − Everything was fine

Meghan, United Kingdom · Couple9.0

Wed 16 Sep Fabulous + Everything − Nothing

Shehnaz, CA · Solo10.0

Sun 13 Sep Excellent service, beautiful architecture, great location + Excellent quality service, facilities are great, very convenient location

Natalija, United Kingdom10.0

Tue 8 Sep Excellent + Everything − It was nothings I didn’t like

Eva, South Africa · Couple10.0

Tue 8 Sep Blessed to be there I enjoyed every moment + The people

Lombard, South Africa · Solo9.0

Fri 4 Sep A pleasant relaxed stay with good internet and location. + Great variety and quality. − Missed proper orange juice.

Joseph, United States · Solo10.0

Fri 4 Sep + Great place and great service − Excellent facility and great staffs

Questions

What time is check-in?From 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Can my child stay?Children welcome

Are pets allowed?No

Is there parking?{'selfParking': True, 'free': True, 'chargeMode': 'free', 'feeAmount': None, 'feePeriod': None, 'location': None, 'reser

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About the 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!

Good to know

Check inFrom 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check outBefore 12:00 PM

Children and cotsWelcome

PetsNot allowed

Resort fee{'amount': None, 'currency': None, 'period': None}

Managed byNot Available

Before you go

From the hotel

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Bring the passport you book with; the hotel checks it at check-in.

Paid to the government of Tanzania, not to us 5 things travellers pay or do themselves: visa, insurance, taxes, fees. Tap to see.

These are not in your Elite Trip price and we do not sell them. You pay each one to the authority named, on its own site or at the gate. Checked 2026-10-25; rules change, so read the official page before you fly.

Mandatory travel insurance USD 44 per adult, USD 22 per child

Who
Every foreign visitor. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. In force from 1 October 2026 (Government Notice 256/2026).
AfyaMsafiri online health declaration Free

Who
Every traveller, one declaration each, including children.

Where
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When
Before you arrive. Mandatory since 17 October 2026. Keep the QR code on your phone for the health desk.
Tanzania e-visa or visa on arrival USD 50 ordinary (single entry), USD 100 multiple entry

Who
Most nationalities. Visa on arrival is available to most passports; US passports must hold the multiple-entry visa.

Where
visa.immigration.go.tz

When
Apply online before you travel, or at the airport on arrival where it is allowed.
Zanzibar infrastructure tax USD 5 to 10 per person per night (official sources differ; the hotel collects it)

Who
Every guest staying in Zanzibar, per person per night.

Where
Collected by your hotel for the Zanzibar Revenue Authority

When
At check-out, on top of the room price, unless the hotel says it is included.
Zanzibar marine conservation fees USD 10 per adult per day, USD 25 for Mnemba

Who
Every adult entering a marine conservation area (Mnemba, Menai Bay, Chumbe and others).

Where
Paid at the site or through the boat operator, for the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries

When
On the day of the trip. Elite Trip does not include it in a tour price unless the tour says so.

Elite Trip is not a government agency and does not issue visas, insurance or permits.

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