POLANA SERENA HOTEL, Maputo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Rooms include Deluxe Rooms with sea or city views, king or twin beds, and bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs. Prime Rooms in the Polana Mar Wing feature balconies with bay views and varnished wooden floors. Executive Rooms add a lounge area with sofa and coffee table, convertible to family rooms. Villa Mar offers 8 independent one and two-bedroom villas with Indian Ocean views, open-plan living areas, kitchenettes, and private gardens. All accommodations include high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and private balconies.
Dining Experiences
The Delagoa Restaurant serves French cuisine with Mozambican ingredients in a dining room, terrace, or Rose Garden setting, accompanied by live piano music Monday-Friday. Varanda Restaurant offers all-day dining with views of Maputo Bay, serving international buffet lunches and à la carte dinners. Aquarius Bar & Restaurant provides open-air sushi, sashimi, and tropical cocktails with panoramic bay views. Polana Bar serves classic cocktails and cognacs with indoor and outdoor seating, while Resident's Lounge features Wine Spectator Award-winning selections.
Spa & Recreation
Maisha Spa includes an Arabic arcade courtyard with heated indoor lap pool, separate male/female facilities with sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room. Five treatment rooms offer Elemis scientific skin therapies and local ingredient treatments including facials, massages, and Chakra Balance therapies. The fitness center features spinning, yoga, Pilates, and Zumba classes. Outdoor facilities include an ocean-view swimming pool, tennis courts, and well-tended gardens. Film projections occur weekly at the pool deck, and live jazz performances take place Thursday evenings.
Prime Maputo Location
Located 4 km from central Maputo on a tree-lined boulevard in an exclusive residential district. The hotel is near international embassies, government buildings, and the presidential complex. Maputo International Airport is 15 km away (15-minute drive). Nearby landmarks include Tilandia Art Gallery (0.5 km), Fisheries Museum (1.5 km), Saint Anthony Catholic Church (0.5 km), and Polana shopping centre (1 km). The property offers 24-hour guarded onsite parking.
Services & Facilities
24-hour room service available. Meeting facilities include a Grand Ballroom for 350 guests and four meeting rooms accommodating 14-50 people with projection equipment and wireless internet. Business services include event planning and gourmet catering. Concierge can arrange city tours, cultural tours to Maputo outskirts, architectural tours, sunset cruises on Maputo Bay, and excursions to Inhaca Island (90 minutes away) or Kruger Park Safari (1 hour away). Villa guests receive personalized round-the-clock service with dedicated parking and security.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel room was amazing with a nice, very big bathroom and breathtaking views. However, the air conditioner system didn't cool the room effectively, and noise from a nearby box was disruptive at night. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond with daily clothes cleaning and toiletry provision. The location was convenient for walking to nearby restaurants, bars, and the art market, with easy access to tourist sites. The dining experience was a treat every morning with a variety of options and excellent quality. The facilities were well-maintained and offered a great experience for guests.
What a wonderful stay! The hotel offers a beautiful ocean view and comfortable, clean rooms. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience. The location is convenient for exploring nearby attractions. The dining experience was top-notch, offering a variety of delicious options. A truly great value for the money.
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