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Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
A five-star garden hotel on Ohio Street with 230 rooms and suites, a large outdoor pool, the Jahazi seafood restaurant, a spa and views over gardens and a golf course.
At a glance
- Type
- Five-star garden hotel
- Area
- City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- serenahotels.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Gardens
- Executive lounge
- 24-hour room service
Why we recommend it
The Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel is a five-star hotel on Ohio Street in the business district, set in landscaped private gardens close to the Indian Ocean. Its mix of gardens, pool and central location makes it a comfortable choice for business travellers and for safari guests passing through the city.
There are 230 rooms and suites in five categories, from standard rooms to the 98-square-metre Diplomatic Suite and the 165-square-metre Presidential Suite. Many rooms overlook the gardens and the adjacent golf course, while others face the city, and the North Wing offers a further set of standard, superior and executive rooms. Executive-level guests have access to a lounge on the seventh floor with snacks throughout the day.
The hotel has a good range of places to eat and drink. The Serengeti Restaurant serves all-day buffets, grills and international and local dishes; Jahazi, named after the Swahili dhow, is the signature seafood restaurant; the Kibo Bar and Terrace has an outdoor terrace, an African Night every Friday and a weekday happy hour; and the Bakers Basket patisserie sells cakes, pastries, baguettes and specialty coffee from early morning. There is also a pool bar and 24-hour room service, with a menu that runs from club sandwiches to spiced curries.
For relaxation, there is a large outdoor swimming pool, the Maisha Spa, which has two treatment rooms, uses Healing Earth products and offers massages, facials and a sauna, and the Maisha Health Club gym, which is free for hotel guests. Golfers can play the 18-hole course at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club at a special rate. These facilities make the Serena a comfortable base for a few days in the city before or after a safari or a trip to Zanzibar.
The hotel is within easy reach of the National Museum, the Botanical Gardens and the Kivukoni waterfront, and Akemi's revolving restaurant is on the same street. Consider a garden-view room if you would rather look out over greenery than the city. Allow plenty of time to reach Julius Nyerere International Airport, as traffic in the city can be heavy at peak hours.
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel FAQs
Where is the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel?
On Ohio Street in the city centre business district.
What is its star rating?
It is a five-star hotel.
How many rooms does it have?
230 rooms and suites in five categories.
What restaurants are there?
The Serengeti Restaurant, Jahazi seafood restaurant, the Kibo Bar and Terrace, the Bakers Basket patisserie and a pool bar.
Is there a pool and spa?
Yes. There is a large outdoor pool, the Maisha Spa and a gym that is free for guests.
Can guests play golf?
Yes. Guests can play the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club's 18-hole course at a special rate.
Is there an executive lounge?
Yes. Executive-level guests use a lounge on the seventh floor.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +255 22 221 2500 or email [email protected].