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Polana Serena Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Food and drink
Body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, Ayurvedic treatments
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo, 00100
  • Vila Algarve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Geology Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Museum of Natural History
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Maputo

Located in Maputo, Polana Serena Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Vila Algarve and Geology Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Núcleo de Arte and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Museum of Natural History.

What's nearby

  • Vila Algarve - 14 min walk
  • Maputo Central Market - 2 min drive
  • Fish Market - 3 min drive
  • Maputo Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Maputo City Hall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Estoril - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mundo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante ABFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Backroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Polana Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Polana Serena Hotel offers 153 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Maputo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Serena Maisha has 5 treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Varanda All Day Dining, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Varanda All Day Dining - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Delagoa Fine Dining - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Aquarius - This restaurant specializes in sushi and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Varanda All Day Dining
  • Delagoa Fine Dining
  • Aquarius

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MZN 200 per person (one way)
  • Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 400000611

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Polana Serena
Polana Serena Hotel
Polana Serena Hotel Maputo
Polana Serena Maputo
Polana Serena Hotel Hotel
Polana Serena Hotel Maputo
Polana Serena Hotel Hotel Maputo

Polana Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 221 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Staff goes above and beyond to help and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibiye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
No toiletries on the room unlike other Serena hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngowari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. The staff was extremely professional and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel altogether.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, respectful staff and quite professional!! Love the people and the hotel!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second visit whilst on business. Great location and the staff are highly attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Midweek break in Maputo
Stay in central Maputo was great. Very safe area, lovely gym and pool and breakfasts at Polana. Very helpful staff for first time visitors. Meals in restaurants within walking distance. Had a few fun filled days. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is very safe, right next to the presidency. I hope they can build elevators that get you from the main building to the rooms on the 4th floor. The views from the 4th floor rooms are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

idalia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
o Hotel já não é digno de 5 estrelas precisa ser r
o hotel precisa urgentemente de uma manutenção. a) 2 noites sem dormir por causa de mosquitos no quarto; b) a piscina com tijoleira solta; c) as camas da piscina com nodoas e esponja envelhecida; d) a casa de banho do quarto envelhecida com a junção da tijoleira preta de humidade De positivo o serviço do hotel, o pequeno almoço excelente e a infrastrutura colonial muito agravel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Baptiste

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohamad, dearborn

Travelled with partner
Not worth the price, outdated
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polana is a legend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polana Hotel was a beautiful hotel and the staff was excellent. Loves the history and that it has been in service for 100 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022