Reviews of Serena Hotel Dar
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86 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Serena Hotel Dar and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
J and C
Clayton
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
2 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2024
"Nice, comfortable business class hotel with excellent service and food. Good for stay before or after safari."
See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 9 Sep 2024
"Serena Hotel Dar served perfectly for our one night stay prior to Safari.
The rooms were good if a little dated but we were there only to sleep.
We did enjoy a few beers by the pool in the afternoon and the meal was very reasonably priced." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
The rooms were good if a little dated but we were there only to sleep.
We did enjoy a few beers by the pool in the afternoon and the meal was very reasonably priced." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs B.
USA
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 31 Aug 2024
"We could tell that Serena Hotel Dar was a very nice hotel for the area. Entrance was gated and the grounds were beautiful.
We visited the pool, which was nice, and had a drink at the pool bar. We had dinner at the restaurant's evening buffet - service was wonderful and presentation and cleanliness was top notch.
You could tell that the staff took much pride in presentation. We experienced the same level of service and food at breakfast the next morning.
Rooms are a nice size; bathroom could have used some attention; but overall, a wonderful stay for one night in the city." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
We visited the pool, which was nice, and had a drink at the pool bar. We had dinner at the restaurant's evening buffet - service was wonderful and presentation and cleanliness was top notch.
You could tell that the staff took much pride in presentation. We experienced the same level of service and food at breakfast the next morning.
Rooms are a nice size; bathroom could have used some attention; but overall, a wonderful stay for one night in the city." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs WW
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 31 Aug 2024
"Clean, secure.
One of our bags' locks broke and the hotel promptly arranged an engineer with bolt cutters to resolve the issue." See all these reviews: 15n in Tanzania
One of our bags' locks broke and the hotel promptly arranged an engineer with bolt cutters to resolve the issue." See all these reviews: 15n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Francesca
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 24 Aug 2024
"It was a suitable accommodation for a one night stay.
The staff was kind. The bathroom in our room could have been better.
We only stayed one night therefore the overall comment on this hotel is positive but can't be too detailed." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
The staff was kind. The bathroom in our room could have been better.
We only stayed one night therefore the overall comment on this hotel is positive but can't be too detailed." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Dr M.
USA
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 3 Aug 2024
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr. and Mrs. S
USA
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 21 Jun 2024
"Everything was nice: room, bar/food, gardens, staff"
See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
S&S
Brighton
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 21 Jun 2024
"Splendid burnished-dark-wood sort of place.
A bit of an oasis in a frankly unlovely city.
The poolside bar was a nice area to hang out, and eat & drink. Friendly staff." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
A bit of an oasis in a frankly unlovely city.
The poolside bar was a nice area to hang out, and eat & drink. Friendly staff." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Mr R.
Eardisley
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 9 Jun 2024
"excellent hotel, lovely staff and excellent food"
See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Jerry
Kerry
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 15 May 2024
"We were only there overnight, arriving at 7.30pm and leaving at 5.30am the next morning.
Staff were friendly on arrival and checkout, the room was big and nice and the food at dinner was very good." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania
Staff were friendly on arrival and checkout, the room was big and nice and the food at dinner was very good." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Food:
Excellent
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