Reviews of Serena Hotel Dar
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74 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 P
York
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 2 Nov 2023
"Fine for a very short overnight stay after a late arrival at the airport, though the drive from the airport to the hotel weas a bit of a nightmare as there were extensive roadworks and the road was flooded!"
See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
K and B
Oregon
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
2 nights Arrived 2 Nov 2023
"This was our second visit to Serena Dar. Once again it was a welcoming spot after two long flights.
The desk staff were friendly & professional, the room quiet & clean (nothing fancy) and the sweet housekeeper gave me 3 bottles of water when I asked for more water for our room. People always ready to help.
The amazing fresh fruit, tropical juices & tasty buffet items were wonderful.
We totally enjoyed an outdoor African Night buffet with live music which coincided with our visit. The patio was packed with local business groups and (later) couples. Very nice to be part of the Dar scene.
The chef delighted in filling our plates!
Airport pick-up and return were smooth." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
The desk staff were friendly & professional, the room quiet & clean (nothing fancy) and the sweet housekeeper gave me 3 bottles of water when I asked for more water for our room. People always ready to help.
The amazing fresh fruit, tropical juices & tasty buffet items were wonderful.
We totally enjoyed an outdoor African Night buffet with live music which coincided with our visit. The patio was packed with local business groups and (later) couples. Very nice to be part of the Dar scene.
The chef delighted in filling our plates!
Airport pick-up and return were smooth." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Ms R
Leicester
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 25 Oct 2023
"I was only staying overnight at the Serena Hotel in Dar; my room was perfectly adequate and typically international in style.
Reception was helpful in getting me a taxi. Room service was promptly delivered." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Reception was helpful in getting me a taxi. Room service was promptly delivered." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr P & Ms W
Herts
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 19 Oct 2023
"Only stayed a couple of hours before early morning flight.
Rooms clean and comfortable." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
Rooms clean and comfortable." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Mr & Mrs I
UK
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 16 Oct 2023
"Final day visit. Hotel adequate for our overnight stay."
See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Service:
Good
Mr & Mrs I
UK
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 7 Oct 2023
"Nice Hotel, bit dated but fine for our overnight stays."
See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs N
London
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 23 Sep 2023
"Good choice for a 1 night stay at the beginning of the holiday.
Would stay again." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Would stay again." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr &
Mrs S, Oxford
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 14 Sep 2023
"We didn’t see much of this hotel as we arrived at about 11pm and left just after 8am. The room was large and air conditioned. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was good.
For us, the most useful aspect of the hotel was the very friendly mini mart inside the hotel, which provided us with toiletries after one of our bags was lost by KLM. The main I opened at 8am, which enabled us to get what we needed and get back to the airport for our transfer." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
For us, the most useful aspect of the hotel was the very friendly mini mart inside the hotel, which provided us with toiletries after one of our bags was lost by KLM. The main I opened at 8am, which enabled us to get what we needed and get back to the airport for our transfer." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs H.
Surrey
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 26 Jul 2023
"We only stayed here one night but the staff were really friendly and professional, the pool area was much appreciated after our flights and food was perfect."
See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
the UK
"Serena Hotel Dar review"
1 night Arrived 20 Jul 2023
"A lovely, safe hotel with an excellent quiet pool and pool bar."
See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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