Title: Serene Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Serene Hotel Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/b267312c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/3fb926b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/01e97333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/33c204e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/289aa24c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Serene Hotel offers rejuvenation and relaxation. Start with a continental breakfast, then enjoy a Thai massage at the spa or lounge by the outdoor pool. Two restaurants serve local and international dishes, and free in-room WiFi keeps you connected. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Pool - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 18 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 19 - Oct 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=37997566&PinnedHotelID=37997566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/e79c65be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Garden View Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/e79c65be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard City View Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV - 269 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/6c65e75d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Kitchenette - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Pool View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/24628cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Pool View Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/8b4fcde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Deluxe Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Kitchenette - 377 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/76259680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Apartment ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds - 377 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Executive Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/158ff75e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room with Balcony ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds - 484 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/37c71a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One Bedroom Apartment ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds - 592 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997566/6c65e75d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two Bedroom Apartment ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds - 753 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32737200/32737169/507043e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG Upanga East - Pool - Kids pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 127 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-Dar-Es-Salaam.h32737169.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-24&chkout=2025-10-25&rm1=a2®ionId=978&destination=Dar es Salaam&destType=MARKET&latLong=-6.821316,39.283969&searchId=3d2c8cd2-a702-4ece-ab3f-0ab33db3d530&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/10000000/9050000/9043500/9043417/3cd9489f_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam Kivukoni - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Serene-Hotel.h37997566.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Serene-Hotel.h37997566.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.69575%2C39.22414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=empa4MwiX2DDEOsu68ATCyKcaf8=) Africana Drive, Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam #### What's nearby - Jangwani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Water World - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Mbezi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Wet n Wild Water Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles - The Slipway - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles #### Getting around - Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 49 min drive - Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Juliana Pub/hotel! - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kahawa Café - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪Giraffe Ocean View Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Rafikiz - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Serene Hotel Family-friendly hotel in a rural location, remodelled in 2025 At Serene Hotel, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a sports massage or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms - Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hydromassage showers, separate baths/showers and free toiletries - 12-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and satellite channels - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and microwaves ## Similar properties ![2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19260000/19256000/19255949/c948fd2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Beach Resort Dar es Salaam - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Restaurant 6.8 12 reviews £36 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=19255949&PinnedHotelID=19255949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947800/32947761/40ac8f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mikocheni Condo Hotel Mikocheni - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=32947761&PinnedHotelID=32947761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18754100/18754076/33b56f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Jangwani Sea Breeze Hotel Dar es Salaam - 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23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=93669054&PinnedHotelID=93669054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - Couples/private dining - Private picnics ### Restaurants on site - Garden - On the Bay ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Art gallery - Bicycle rentals - Bicycle storage - Free children's club - Games - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Free children's club - In-room cot - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms - 6,458 square feet of conference space - Business centre - Coworking space ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Facials - In-room massages - Manicures/pedicures - Sports massages - Swedish massages - Thai massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible pool ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Biodegradable coffee stirrers available - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Renovated entire property - September 2025 - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Free cot - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Hydromassage showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 12-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels - Streaming services ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Champagne service - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Desk chair - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Phone - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions) The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one-way) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa Cashless transactions are available Long-term renters welcome This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Serene Hotel Hotel Serene Hotel Dar es Salaam Serene Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Serene Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ### Is Serene Hotel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Serene Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serene Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Serene Hotel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Serene Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per person applies. ### Where is Serene Hotel located? > This family-friendly Dar es Salaam hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jangwani Beach, Water World and Bongoyo Island. Mbezi Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 5.4 Eco-friendliness ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 6 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Extended Stay at Serene! This reservation was an extension of our initial stay at Serene Hotel. The property is a bit outdated, but the staff is friendly and accommodating. We would recommend this stay for a budget friendly option on White Sands in beautiful Dar es Salaam! Enjoy your stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julius 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Services from ALL friendly employees were fantabulous. There are no words that I can express how thankful I'm. But from the top, middle and bottom of my heart, I say thank you guys. Keep doing good job. ##### Julius Stayed 9 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### macalister f 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities was booked into a room (Serene Annex) different from that reserved. however, the manager was swift to change my room the next morning and thus the stay was pleasant thanks to her prompt actions ##### macalister f Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Budget-Friendly White Sands Stay! Overall, our stay at Serene Hotel was pleasant. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay pleasurable and to assist with any needs. With that said, the property is a bit outdated and the rooms could use some updating. We also would have loved to enjoy some of the property amenities like the outdoor bar, but being offseason, quite a bit was not operating or in use. We recommend Serene hotel for a budget friendly stay with beach access in walking distance. You will be met with hospitality and friendly staff. We would give this property a 4 out of 5 considering affordability and location. Enjoy your stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The water smells really bad and was so dirty. You cannot take bath with that water. The pool was also the same, not clean and we couldn't swim. The breakfast service was good, and the receptionists were so great ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asha 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Asha Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Olivier 30 Dec 2024 ##### Olivier Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Charlotte 20 Nov 2024 ##### Charlotte Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darien 27 Sept 2023 ##### Darien Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alijaffer 1 Jan 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities If you want to come out crying after your stay, then please choose this place. The pool was dirty. I asked for a room on the ground floor, but they gave a 1st floor room which gave my mother difficulties in walking up the stairs. The AC was leaking. The fan in the room kept turning on and off like it has a mind of its own. The TV was not turning on. There was no kettle in the room despite being advertised. The food was distasteful and gave my father an upset stomach. The surrounding area was noisy because a hall was booked. The owner has two properties under his name and misadvertised this hotel as the other one and I got fooled into booking it. For breakfast there was only one table available, so if you wanted to eat you had to wait for another family to finish eating first. There was a 20 minute wait. Lousy. ##### Alijaffer ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Preis-Leistung ist ok. Alles schon etwas älter mit wenig Restaurationsaufwand erhalten. Es gibt einen Lieferservice für Speisen aus dem Serene Beach Resort. Von da kommt auch das Frühstück, irgendwann morgens. Die Organisation ist verbesserungswürdig. Keine aktuelle Speisekarte, Mehrmals nur Teillieferungen. Nur zur Info, das Frühstück ist eher afrikanisch als Kontinental, aber gut. Ich fahre nochmal hin. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samarri Mersaea 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Serenity at Serene Hotel! We recommend Serene hotel for a budget friendly stay with beach access in walking distance. You will be met with hospitality and friendly staff. We would give this property a 4 out of 5 considering affordability and location. Enjoy your stay! ##### Samarri Mersaea Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaila 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The facility is very clean and elegant. I would stay here again! ##### Kaila Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michelle 14 Feb 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities DANGER! DO NOT STAY HERE! Please, this place is a scam. The bar manager tried to extort money from us saying we bought an entire bottle of Bombay Saphire, when we only ordered gin and tonics and had already paid our bill and tipped the bartender. We were harassed in the middle of the night by the bartender and hotel lady. Then when we were checking out the next morning the manager would not let us leave. We asked them to call the police for help, but they would not. Stay somewhere else where you'll be safer. ##### Michelle Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Adam 2 Jan 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Don't stay here! The Serena Hotel is old with no care for basic upkeep. The services were nonexistant with the exception of the outside bar/lounge that they invested all their capital. Even the breakfast was prepared elsewhere and didn't even have condiments like salt for the boiled eggs. Do yourself a favor and just skip this place. You will regret it if you go. ##### Adam Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 12 Jul 2021 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 28 May 2021 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel ist nur für junge Party Menschen - Laut bis zum anderen Morgen - Für das Frühstück wird man in Schwester Hotel gefahren >> aber für den Rückweg gab es kein Taxi - Badezimmer ALT und verbraucht - Pool und drum herum total ungepflegt - NIE Wieder - Serene Hotel >> Auch nicht das Schwester Hotel - Unterirdisch - LAUT ##### Verified traveller Stayed 13 nights in May 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 26 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Don't expect any covid precautions whatsoever. Zero. Internet works in half the hotel - this is a place that is SCREAMING loud until 5am. However, some of the restaurant and bar staff are very kind people. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heinz 24 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Heinz Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sola, Atlanta 30 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Serene hotel is a really nice hotel and offers a traveler nice accommodation at a reasonable price.A/C cold,wi-fi consistent and reliable.Very few power outages over a 7 day period.Hotel staff very attentive and courteous. Room maintained and cleaned. Facility safe and secure and no rif-raf at nights. On Sunday there is church held in the conference room for a couple hours however it never disturbed my sleep. Perhaps only complaint I can make is weak water pressure in shower however I didn’t travel here for strong shower pressure lol I would definitely return and recommend ##### Sola Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 14 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Das personal war super freundlich, teilweise verständnisprobleme, da sie nicht gut englisch redeten Ausstattung grauenhaft ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrikke 15 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ulrikke Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Sierra Leone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Sierra-Leone-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d160-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel Algarve Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Hotel-Algarve-Casino.h6468.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Airport Transfers in Gatwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hotel-With-Airport-Transfers.0-0-d182523-thotelwithairporttransfers.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hôtel La Villa Cap d’Antibes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cannes-Hotels-Hotel-La-Villa-Cap-DAntibes.h904638.Hotel-Information) > > [Abbey Sands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Abbey-Sands-Hotel.h1682728.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Warwick Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Castle-Hotels.0-l6087637-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Kingston.h35559503.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Gorleston-on-Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gorleston-On-Sea-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d3000011355--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Caravan Parks Porthcawl](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porthcawl-Caravan-Parks.d177962-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Babin Kuk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Babin-Kuk-Dubrovnik-Hotels.0-n6139637-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Villasimius-Hotels-Falkensteiner-Resort-Capo-Boi.h13429099.Hotel-Information) > > [S Hotel Kingston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Hotels-The-Spanish-Court-Hotel.h2450088.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Santa Sofia Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Casa-Santa-Sofia-Hotel.h8392370.Hotel-Information) > > [Mamma Ciccia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mandello-Del-Lario-Hotels-Mamma-Ciccia.h5111774.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen's Park Le Jardin - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kemer-Hotels-Queens-Park-Le-Jardin-All-Inclusive.h8451431.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Reggio Calabria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reggio-Calabria-Hotels.d2971.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Netherlands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Netherlands-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d129-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [5 Star Hotels in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.s50-0-d178301.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [W Bali - Seminyak](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seminyak-Hotels-W-Bali-Seminyak.h3927638.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Hotels-Wyndham-Philadelphia-Historic-District.h15646.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Le Mans (LME)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/lme/london-to-le-mans) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Klagenfurt am Woerthersee (KLU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/klu/london-to-klagenfurt) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Sialkot (SKT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/skt/london-to-sialkot) > > [Flights from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Mount Pleasant (MPN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/puq/mpn/punta-arenas-to-mount-pleasant) > > [Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Karmėlava (KUN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhd/kun/belfast-to-kaunas) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kraków](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Krakow.d6035306.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Holiday Rentals > [Weymouth Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Holiday-Rentals.d5470.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Hamberg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamberg.dx3000754293) > > [Visit Victory Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dallas-Victory-Park.dx6190872)