Polana Serena Hotel

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8.8
/10
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278 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

James

10.0
/ 10
Fancy, beautiful hotel facing the sea with lovely rooms and helpful staff. Need I say more?

Donna

10.0
/ 10
I had an amazing stay. Beautiful and safe place. Great staff and very clean. The only thing-it was very pricey considering local prices. The food, shuttle services, and amenities cost at least 3x that of offsite options.

Robert

10.0
/ 10
Beautifully located hotel. You even local foreigners coming in just for Sunday breakfast, so it must be popular. Some of the decor looked a little in need of some love and attention, but overall a beautiful elegant property.
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Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo 1, Maputo, Mozambique, 00100

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Staying at Polana Serena Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Maputo 1. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo 1, Maputo, Mozambique, 00100
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General
Near FEIMA Craft Market

Location
With a stay at Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo, you'll be a 3-minute walk from FEIMA Craft Market and 8 minutes by foot from Instituto Camões Centro Cultural Português. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King Jr. and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Vila Algarve.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

FEIMA Craft Market - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Instituto Camões Centro Cultural Português - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King Jr. - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Vila Algarve - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Geology Museum - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Núcleo de Arte - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Museum of Natural History - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Eduardo Mondlane University - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Shopping 24 - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Maputo Central Market - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Tunduru Gardens - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Maputo Cathedral - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Maputo City Hall - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi

The preferred airport for Polana Serena Hotel is Maputo (MPM-Maputo Intl.) - 7 km / 4.3 mi

Facilities
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).

Business Facilities
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.

Dining
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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms
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. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting with surcharge

Things to Do

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Garden
  • Steam room
  • Pool sun loungers

Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Wheelchair accessible

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference rooms

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Polana Serena Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 smoke detector, 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
, If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Pets Not Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 12:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Polana Serena Hotel
153
Number of floors in Polana Serena Hotel
3
Another facilities in Polana Serena Hotel
Babysitting with surcharge, Spa, Outdoor pool, Indoor pool, Garden

Frequently asked question in Polana Serena Hotel

What are available facilities at Polana Serena Hotel?
There are top facilites at Polana Serena Hotel such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Polana Serena Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Polana Serena Hotel is starting from 12:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Polana Serena Hotel?
Polana Serena Hotel is a 4.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Polana Serena Hotel have?
Polana Serena Hotel has 3 floors.
How many rooms are available at Polana Serena Hotel?
Polana Serena Hotel has 153 rooms in total.
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8.8
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Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

9.0

Location

9.0

Service and Facilites

9.0

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James
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10.0
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Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Fancy, beautiful hotel facing the sea with lovely rooms and helpful staff. Need I say more?
Ali
10.0
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Very good.
Donna
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6.0
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Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Expected more from this high rated hotel. As a female solo traveller, I requested airport pick up and confirmed it twice. The communication to do that took several days each time. Upon my arrival, the driver was holding the hotel name sign but he did not have my name on his list. Luckily he was still able to take me. Room was clean and comfortable. Wifi was excellent. Pool was great. There were many conferences/events going on in the hotel. When I went in for lunch, it was empty. I looked at all the hot dishes and started with a salad. All the attendees came in and the line for the hot food was so long, I left. While in line, the attendees also took almost all of the desserts as they waited. For cold salads, buns and a couple desserts it was 55CAD. I thought that was outrageous for what I ate. I requested at minimum a partial refund at the front desk. She had to call the restaurant. Rep came and he had to call his superior. This superior had to call his superior. I left the hotel before this issue was resolved. The last employee/manager did waive my dinner on my last night. I would not return to this hotel.
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Sandy
10.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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The staff were brilliant!!
James
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10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Have stayed four times now. Every stay has been excellent!
Donna
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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I had an amazing stay. Beautiful and safe place. Great staff and very clean. The only thing-it was very pricey considering local prices. The food, shuttle services, and amenities cost at least 3x that of offsite options.
Robert
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10.0
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Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Beautifully located hotel. You even local foreigners coming in just for Sunday breakfast, so it must be popular. Some of the decor looked a little in need of some love and attention, but overall a beautiful elegant property.
Gina
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Throughly enjoyed this property. The spa and grounds are amazing. Service is top tier.
Maria De Carvalho
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Perfect in every way!!!!
Anselmo
8.0
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Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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The hotel was great, modern and very large room, friendly staff, and beautiful pool and lobby. But it doesn't merit a five. The problem were the staff in the bar and restaurant. I had to ask two people for coffee at breakfast. Also had to ask about a sandwich at lunch at the bar. How can it take almost 30 minutes to get a sandwich?
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Anja Andrea
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10.0
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Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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We enjoyed the pool
Domingos
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Excellent
Shari
10.0
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Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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I had a wonderful stay!!! The transportation to and from the airport was spot on!!!
Yolanda
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8.0
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Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

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Had a lovely facial at the spa. The staff there were excellent. There is also a decent gym to use. The staff in La Veranda restaurant could do with a bit more training, but they do try hard!
Bianca
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Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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The staff was very professional and helpful with all of our needs. Happy people working at the hotel. Amazing breakfast. The shower needs an adjustment cause the water temperature changes all the time from cold to super hot! 😅
Vaibhav
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Business
10.0
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Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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Good location and helping staff
James
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

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Excellent property
Nelia
10.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

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Perfect
Steven
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Business
8.0
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Reviewed 86 week(s) ago

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Good looking classic hotel with good amenities (gym, pool, bar etc.), overlooking ocean and nice history - over 100 years old. First time I’d stayed there and only negatives: there was very little atmosphere - restaurant and bar were almost empty each night. Perhaps due to the political issues in Mozambique at the time, there were less travellers. More annoying was breakfast though - after the first morning (which was typical breakfast buffet), they changed without warning to a table service. I am guessing again this was because they wanted to save money with the hotel not being busy. I would not have an issue with this, however there were no menus on the tables, so you had to awkwardly make choices as the staff stood over you with the one menu! It also took staff an age to take the order, even though there seemed plenty of staff doing little. If you want traditional style - I would stay again. For service and food, the Southern Sun is far better.
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Cassidy
10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

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One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Staff goes above and beyond to help and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
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