An oasis of luxury at the very heart of Dar es Salaam, the elegant and cosmopolitan Dar es Salaam Serena enjoys an exceptionally high-profile clientele and regularly plays host to both regional and international events.  Encircled by tropical gardens and just minutes from the broad sweep of Indian Ocean beaches, which characterize this vibrant city, the 230-room Dar es Salaam Serena offers a unique mix of pan-African style and world-class professionalism. Stylish yet relaxed, the hotel is one of the capital city’s most popular rendezvous and makes the ideal venue for both corporate and social events.

Location

At the heart of the business district of Dar es Salaam, with immediate access to nightlife, dining, business, shopping and cultural diversions, the hotel is just ten minute’s drive from Dar es Salaam International Airport and within walking distance of the city centre.

Accommodation

The hotel offers 230 spacious and stylishly presented rooms (including 36 Executive Rooms with their own Executive Lounge, 9 Junior Suites, 3 Diplomatic Suites and a magnificent Presidential Suite).

Room amenities: air-conditioning, direct-dial phone/voicemail, WiFi, satellite TV, in-room entertainment and Home Cinema choices, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, 24-hour room service, valet and laundry service, complimentary newspapers. The Executive Floor (7th floor) features an exclusive Executive Lounge with personal butler service, an Executive Boardroom (hosts 8) and a private Internet café.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Dining, bars and hospitality

The choice of venues includes: the atmospheric ‘l’oliveto’  a Mediterranean-inspired fine-dining experience with a colourful a la carte menu; the 24-hour Serengeti Restaurant, which showcases a changing repertoire of internationally themed and locally inspired cuisine; the Island Trader Bar and Restaurant, which is located on the sunny pool terrace and offers a wide range of al fresco snacks; and the Bakers Basket patisserie and coffee shop.  The popular Kibo Bar and Restaurant, meanwhile is famed for its live music, vibrant ambiance, eclectic drinks selection and excellent range of daytime and evening menu choices.

Health and wellness

The hotel offers a swimming pool, fitness centre (gymnasium, sauna, work-out menu) and has immediate access to an 18-hole golf course, racquetball, squash and tennis courts nearby. Coastal fishing can also be arranged as can sailing at the Dar es Salaam Yacht Club.

Activities and cultural interaction

City Tour, Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Zanaki Street Food stalls, a wide range of restaurants and bars, yachting, sea fishing, beaches, watersports, diving, art galleries, shopping malls, live music and theatre.

Shopping

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel's gift shop and news-stand offers a wide range of travel requisites, gift items, books, fashion items and cultural crafts.

Business support

The Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel's business centre offers: private boardrooms and office spaces, multi-lingual secretarial staff and 24-hour global connectivity.

Conference and event facilities

The hotel is recognized as one of Dar es Salaam’s leading social and corporate venues. An interactive facility, which can be event-tailored, it offers a wide range of conference and meeting spaces capable of hosting up to 550 guests. We also offer state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, business centre, WiFi connectivity, delegate support, events planning, catering services and travel desk.

Weddings and honeymoons

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel offesr a selection of wedding and reception venues, honeymoon suites and a wedding advisory service.

Family features

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel offers family rooms, children’s menus and babysitting.

Eco aware

The hotel is part of a group corporate social responsibility programme, which includes extensive support for both education and health.