Reviews of Serena Hotel Dar
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89 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
Mr & MrsF
Northampton
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 18 Jun 2022
"The Serena hotel desk reacted wonderfully following my wife's luggage had been lost due to Heathrow's baggage problems. The hotel desk immiediatly upgraded our room w hich was not required but very much appriciated.
The hotel was spotless and all staff were very attentive.
We had dinner in the hotel bar which was very good and as there was a private wedding taking place that evening it helped us to settle in to the African spirit." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
The hotel was spotless and all staff were very attentive.
We had dinner in the hotel bar which was very good and as there was a private wedding taking place that evening it helped us to settle in to the African spirit." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms C.
Seattle
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 14 Feb 2022
"See previous review"
See all these reviews: 21n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Ms C.
Seattle
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 1 Feb 2022
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr W.
Brussels
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 17 Aug 2021
"this hotel was cancelled because our flights were delayed, so I can't comment"
See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Rwanda; 4n in Zambia; 1n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs L
Utah
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 16 Jul 2021
"It was a great way to start our journey.
The room was clean and the food was great.
A nice place to rest up after a long flight." See all these reviews: 20n in Tanzania
The room was clean and the food was great.
A nice place to rest up after a long flight." See all these reviews: 20n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Suffolk
"A night at Serena Hotel Dar"
1 night Arrived 2 Mar 2019
"Welcome at reception was good. The first room we were shown was unacceptable due to the smell of cigarettes. At our request we were shown a nicer clean smelling room and given free happy hour. Good result! We swam in the pool to cool down but the water was too warm to be refreshing!
We were unable to finish our breakfast as the driver arrived very early at 6.15, too early, to collect us for our 8.30 flight.The flight was delayed by an hour which was unfortunate." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
We were unable to finish our breakfast as the driver arrived very early at 6.15, too early, to collect us for our 8.30 flight.The flight was delayed by an hour which was unfortunate." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr D
Devon
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 6 Jul 2018
"This is not applicable to the UK group so I cannot comment from first hand experience; only the member of the party travelling from New Zealand stayed there.
She reported that the hotel room was comfortable and there was a pleasant area outside to sit and relax in after a long journey." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
She reported that the hotel room was comfortable and there was a pleasant area outside to sit and relax in after a long journey." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr F
Cheltenham
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 15 Dec 2016
"This hotel was fine for its purpose.
Fairly near to the airport; OK room and food perfectly acceptable. One night is surely enough!" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Fairly near to the airport; OK room and food perfectly acceptable. One night is surely enough!" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Ms D
Ireland
"Short night at Serena Hotel Dar"
1 night Arrived 30 Jun 2016
"Comfortable rooms in this rather large hotel - spent too little time there to give a full review!"
See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 6n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs D
London
"Comfortable night in Serena Hotel Dar"
1 night Arrived 29 Apr 2016
"Traffic is bad so took an hour to reach but a comfortable oasis on arrival.
Staff were very supportive about our lost ( fortunately only delayed ) baggage." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Staff were very supportive about our lost ( fortunately only delayed ) baggage." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
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