Where are Serene Hotels located?

Serene Annex Hotel and Serene Beach Resort are in Mbezi Beach Africana, Dar es Salaam. Serene Mountain Lodge is in Marangu, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

How much do rooms cost at Serene Hotels?

Rooms start from $33/night at Serene Annex Hotel, $60/night at Serene Beach Resort and $35/night at Serene Mountain Lodge — all including breakfast.

Can I book the Mbudya Island tour online?

Yes — the Mbudya Island Adventure costs $45 per adult, $43 per child and $38 per infant, including boat transport, entrance fees, guide, snacks, water and snorkeling gear. Book and pay securely online at serene.tz.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM, with free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.

Hotels collection — montage of all three properties

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The Collection

Three Hotels, Three Moods, One Serene

Beachfront indulgence, flexible city living, and an alpine basecamp beneath Kilimanjaro — every Serene property shares the same heart: genuine Tanzanian hospitality.

Serene Annex Hotel — main exterior

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From $33/night

Mbezi Beach Africana, Dar es Salaam

Serene Annex Hotel

Urban comfort, minutes from the ocean

Serene Annex Hotel is the flexible heart of the Serene Hotels collection — from cosy garden-view rooms to full two-bedroom apartments built for families and long stays. Wake up to a complimentary breakfast, take a dip in the pool, then let our team arrange an island tour, a spa session, or a table at ByTheBar. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, the Annex gives you space to live, not just stay.

7 room categories — from standard rooms to two-bedroom apartments
Perfect for long stays, families and business travellers
Steps away from Mbezi Beach and the Indian Ocean
Direct access to Serene spa, restaurant and conference facilities

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From $60/night

Mbezi Beach Africana, Dar es Salaam

Serene Beach Resort

Where the Indian Ocean meets indulgence

Serene Beach Resort is where the Serene story feels most alive. Fall asleep to the sound of the Indian Ocean, take breakfast with the sunrise, and spend your days between the pool, the beach and our ByTheBar restaurant. With garden and sea-view rooms, balconies above the waves and a family room for bigger crews, the resort is built for honeymoons, family holidays and everyone who believes the sea fixes everything.

Direct beachfront on the Indian Ocean
Sea-view rooms with private balconies
Departure point for Mbudya & Bongoyo island tours
Sunset cocktails at ByTheBar on the sand

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Serene Mountain Lodge — main exterior

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From $35/night

Marangu, Kilimanjaro

Serene Mountain Lodge

Sleep at the foot of Africa's rooftop

Set in the lush foothills of Marangu — the start of the famous 'Coca-Cola route' up Kilimanjaro — Serene Mountain Lodge is where climbers, trekkers and slow travellers gather around the fire. Spend your days at waterfalls and coffee farms, watch the snows of Kibo turn pink at dusk, and recover in twin or double rooms built for deep mountain sleep. Our team arranges day hikes, cultural tours and full summit expeditions.

Gateway to the Marangu route up Mount Kilimanjaro
Guided waterfall, coffee-farm and village walks
Crisp mountain air at 1,400m altitude
Hearty meals for pre- and post-summit recovery

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