Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel is a long-established luxury property on Ohio Street in the city centre of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, opposite the Gymkhana Club. The location puts guests within the central business and government district, a short drive from the harbour, the Zanzibar ferry terminal and the National Museum, while the surrounding gardens give the hotel a calmer, more secluded feel than its downtown address suggests. The hotel is a garden-style property, and rooms are being refurbished in phases from 2025 while it stays open, so room condition can vary by floor and wing. Accommodation ranges from Superior and Deluxe Rooms to Executive Suites and a Presidential Suite, with rates at roughly 390,000-494,000 TZS ($150-190) per night. Dining is a major part of the offer: the Serengeti buffet restaurant handles breakfast and international buffets, Jahazi serves seafood, and the Kibo Bar and Terrace is a relaxed spot for evening drinks. Facilities include an outdoor pool set in the gardens, the Maisha Spa, a gym, free wifi, parking and a conference centre. That mix makes the hotel a common choice for corporate travellers, delegations and conference attendees, as well as leisure visitors preparing for safaris or onward travel to Zanzibar. Service follows the established Serena style, with attentive front-desk and concierge support suited to business and upmarket leisure stays. The pool and garden setting also makes it practical for families who want a resort-like pause in the city. Because the hotel sits in the central district, many meetings, embassies and offices are reachable on foot or by a short taxi ride. Visitors who prefer a beach setting may find the Msasani Peninsula options more suitable, but for a centrally placed, full-service hotel with good restaurants, the Serena remains one of the established upscale addresses in Dar es Salaam.