Serena Hotel Dar

6°48’36.3"S 39°17’16.5"E

82% (86 reviews)

Serena Hotel Dar: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Hotel

No. of rooms: 230

Check-in time: 14:00 pm

Check-out time: 10:00 am

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Serena Hotel Dar, which contains our own observations and views.

Last updated by Owner: 24 Jul 2024

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Facilities at Serena Hotel Dar

Property facilities: 24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room facilities: Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Smoking Rooms, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Activities on site: Beach Drop Off, Cooking Courses, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, High Tea, Massages, Practice Green, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Nearby activities: Adrenaline Activities, Amusement Park, Art Galleries, Beach, Boat Cruises, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Jet Skis, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Massages, Museums, Natural History Tours, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Languages: English

Room types at Serena Hotel Dar

Superior Room

Our Superior Rooms offer 33 square meters of space and a King-size bed or two single beds. The working desk and sitting area make these rooms both comfortable and functional with views overlooking the beautiful garden and golf course.

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Diplomatic Suite

Our Diplomatic Suite measure 98 square metres and features a bedroom with a King-size bed, a spacious living and dining area, a pantry and a separate guest bathroom. All suites overlook the beautiful hotel garden and adjacent golf course with the Indian Ocean on the horizon.

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Executive Room

Executive Rooms overlook the bustling city centre or the Indian Ocean and offer 33 to 39 square metres of space. Located primarily on the seventh floor with larger rooms on floors four to six, you’ll enjoy a King-size bed or twin beds in city view rooms or a King-size bed in ocean view rooms. The working desk and sitting area make these rooms both comfortable and functional.

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Executive Suite

Our spacious Executive Suite features a separate sitting room and bedroom with views of the ocean and the garden. Executive Suites measure 65 square metres and offer exclusive accommodation with a King-size bed and a living room that provides comfortable seating space. Most suites overlook the beautiful hotel garden and adjacent golf course with the Indian Ocean on the horizon.

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Presidential Suite

Our Presidential Suite is 165 square metres in size and contains a spacious bedroom with a King size bed featuring with your choice of pillows from our pillow menu, a dressing room and a large bathroom. The living room has a dining area with a fully stocked kitchen and a separate guest bathroom as well as a separate tub and a shower in the main bathroom. The Presidential Suite overlooks the hotel’s beautiful garden and adjacent golf course with the Indian Ocean on the horizon.

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Standard Room

Our Standard Rooms offer 33 square metres of space and a King size bed or two single beds. The working desk and sitting area make these rooms both comfortable and functional with views overlooking the bustling city centre.

Activities at Serena Hotel Dar

Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club - at an additional cost

Located in the heart of the city, the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club is everything from a multi-faceted sports facility to a tranquil and scenic view above the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy activities at the exclusive club that include Tennis, Football, Squash and Cricket. Not to mention the outstretched fairways that make up a gorgeous 18-hole golf course. The remarkable experience is available for our guests to have access at a special rate.

Visit to Mwenge Handcraft Centre - at an additional cost

A short distance from the village museum, the Mwenge Handcraft Centre is arguably the best place for souvenirs and handcrafts from all over Tanzania, The Congo, Malawi and West Africa. Also known as the Woodcarvers Market, the shops line within packed stalls, offering a variety of goods. The prices are negotiable and concession must be reached by smart bargaining. The famous Makonde carvers can be seen at work, pecking with their sharp chisels on the rare black ebony wood

Visit to the National Museum - at an additional cost

Know and understand the history and culture of Tanzania at The National Museum. Here you will see artifacts depicting Tanzanian traditions that date back to the slave trade era and into the post-colonial period. View fossils from Olduvai Gorge in the Northern circuit that include the first of the hominid remains, called Zinjanthropus, also referred to as “Zinj” or ‘nutcracker man’. In addition, the museum regularly hosts exhibitions for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Visit to the Village Museum - at an additional cost

Experience the beautiful Village Museum, which exhibits Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage through authentically constructed dwellings. The museum exemplifies the definition of traditional life across Tanzania, with a display of 18 furnished houses from varied ethnic groups and regions of Tanzania. Visitors can view beautifully constructed small plots of crops, plants and trees. In addition to the displays, the museum offers traditional tribal dance performances most afternoons.