Serene Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Relax by the pool with ocean views and comfortable lounge chairs under shaded umbrellas.
Enjoy al fresco dining amidst lush surroundings and architectural views.
Enjoy a seaside dining experience with a beautifully set table featuring a golden serving dish, glassware, and white plates.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and lush greenery, with a scenic ocean view.
Stroll through lush gardens to a serene resort, surrounded by palm trees and beautifully maintained grounds.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Africana Road, Mbezi Beach, Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, 255
  • Jangwani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mbezi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wet n Wild Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sea View with Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pool View Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Pool Studio

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard City View

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

On the beach.Your stay at this Dar es Salaam hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Jangwani Beach and Water World. Also, Bongoyo Island is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mbezi Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Jangwani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Water World - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mbezi Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bahari Beach - 13 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fyatanga Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kahawa Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Africana Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Triple Seven Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Serene Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Serene Beach Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Serene Beach Resort. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dar es Salaam hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
Serene Beach Resort offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20.00 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20.00 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20.00 (from 2 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40.00 (from 5 to 14 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Serene Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Serene Beach Dar es Salaam
Serene Beach
Serene Beach Resort Hotel
Serene Beach Resort Dar es Salaam
Serene Beach Resort Hotel Dar es Salaam

Serene Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Godfrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Think twice...and then think again.

The staff was quite friendly, but they were not equipped to handle needs and repairs. Almost everywhere we turned, things were broken and didn't work--lights, door latches, tv remotes, ceiling fans. The beach was absolutely filthy, with garbage piling up and even washing onto the grounds each high tide and not being picked up right away. Food poisoning from the restaurant ended up with us at a clinic. Terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Chisomo, Lilongwe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need upgrading in terms of furniture, beds and bathrooms. the tv channels were not entertaining. The hotel is next to an entertainment place with alot of noise especially during weekends. The beach is not so clean as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

macalister f usongo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay and I will be back

The place is great and i will recommend anyone to go there. I was given a standard room instead of the double deluxe paid for but after discussing with management, i got the deluxe room. Very spacious, flat screen tv, very good AC, kitchen space etc. There is room for improvements especially the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent service! Beautiful view of the Indian Ocean from my room. Food was wonderful and fresh!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3泊しました

イメージ写真とはちょっと違うところもありました。バスタブは全部屋にあるわけではなく、ホテル前のビーチはゴミが散乱していてすごく汚くて泳げない。少し歩くと綺麗なビーチはありました。また、部屋に冷蔵庫がなかったのでボトルの水はぬるかったです。レストランや受付の方々はみなさん親切で良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018