Reviews of Serena Hotel Dar
Wildlife sightings and reviews
75 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
Dr & Mrs S
Northants
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2022
"We had an overnight stay in the Serena Hotel due to flight timings.
This turned out to be a good idea as we were well rested by the time we set off for our safari. The hotel is a little tired but clean and comfortable.
The staff were friendly and we had a very good evening meal." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
This turned out to be a good idea as we were well rested by the time we set off for our safari. The hotel is a little tired but clean and comfortable.
The staff were friendly and we had a very good evening meal." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Ms K.
United Kingdom
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 1 Sep 2022
"The common areas of the hotel were very nice, and the staff were accommodating. The rooms were a little more dated than I was expecting, given the reception areas, but were perfectly comfortable."
See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Mr & Mrs G
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 29 Aug 2022
"Overall the staff were helpful. Appreciated the bottle of wine and fruit left as a honeymoon gift.
Language barriers made it difficult to arrange early breakfast on the morning of our departure." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Language barriers made it difficult to arrange early breakfast on the morning of our departure." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr E.
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 16 Aug 2022
"We had a good time at the Serena, and it served well it’s purpose of killing a few hours between flights.
We had lunch in the patio. The food was tasty, the service very good and attentive. We did not use the pool but we had a look around and it seemed very nice.
The facilities were nice, all squeaky clean. The decor is slightly outdated, but still looking good. Perhaps it feels a bit too much a business hotel, but it’s a minor detail for a very short stay.
The distance from the airport was acceptable (about 30 mins or so late in the morning).
All in all, positive experience" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 6n in Tanzania
We had lunch in the patio. The food was tasty, the service very good and attentive. We did not use the pool but we had a look around and it seemed very nice.
The facilities were nice, all squeaky clean. The decor is slightly outdated, but still looking good. Perhaps it feels a bit too much a business hotel, but it’s a minor detail for a very short stay.
The distance from the airport was acceptable (about 30 mins or so late in the morning).
All in all, positive experience" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 6n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Dav & Kay
Manchester
"A good option for our short stop over"
1 night Arrived 24 Jul 2022
"This hotel was a good option for our short stop over, we arrived quite late and left early the next morning, so we didn’t really utilise the hotels facilities.
There didn’t seem to be many restaurants around, (although there was a Pizza Hut across the road, but we didn’t see it!) but we were quite happy to wander and find something local.
The hotel itself was clean and tidy, we enjoyed a drink in the bar before turning in for the night, the room was large, the bed comfy, and the shower really nice and hot, and the breakfast provided in the morning for us to take away was substantial and good." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
There didn’t seem to be many restaurants around, (although there was a Pizza Hut across the road, but we didn’t see it!) but we were quite happy to wander and find something local.
The hotel itself was clean and tidy, we enjoyed a drink in the bar before turning in for the night, the room was large, the bed comfy, and the shower really nice and hot, and the breakfast provided in the morning for us to take away was substantial and good." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs B.
Holland
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 17 Jul 2022
"We only stayed in the Serena Hotel for a very short time. The hotel itself is quite pleasant.
The only negative we had was that on ordering room service, they didn't have most of the items available so had swapped most of the dishes with something else." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
The only negative we had was that on ordering room service, they didn't have most of the items available so had swapped most of the dishes with something else." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Poor
Service:
Average
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
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