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About the Hotel

1380 Avenida Julius Nyerere, Maputo, Mozambique, 00100
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Close to the coastline
Great
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The 5-star Polana Serena Hotel Maputo, located merely a 7-minute walk from the Saint Anthony Catholic Church and 2.4 km from the Tunduru Botanical Gardens, features an indoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. This hotel is nestled in an exclusive residential district and offers the garden, and has a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi.

Location

The smoke-free hotel is perfectly situated 2.8 km from Baixa. The Museu dos CFM is 10 minutes away by car, while Tilandia Art Gallery is fairly close to the Polana Serena.

Also, Largo da Marginal is situated 1 km away. The nearby shopping sights include Independence Public Square, which is 25 minutes' walk away.

This property is a 15-minute drive from Maputo International airport, and 4.6 km from Maputo train station.

Rooms

The Polana Serena Maputo provides guests with 172 rooms appointed with sound-proofed windows along with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment. This Maputo hotel offers carpet flooring and elegant furniture for a pleasant stay.

Eat & Drink

The property features 3 dining venues, including Delagoa, the French restaurant serving French dishes. You can enjoy finger food and sushi at the poolside bar. There is also a restaurant with different African dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

A sauna and spa therapy can be provided at a surcharge. Polana Serena Hotel has a shared lounge and a golf course, along with a hot tub. Guests can keep fit during their stay as this hotel has a gym area and a fitness studio featuring yoga classes. A full-service spa will surely help you switch off. Meeting rooms and a business centre with conference equipment and a laptop safe are available for those travelling for business.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor a hearty dish of Matapa at Mercado do Livro.
  • Discover art at Museu de Arte de Maputo; don't miss the gift shop.
  • Stroll through Tunduro Gardens for a peaceful escape from the city.
  • Visit the vibrant Xipamanine Market for local crafts and street food.
  • Enjoy the sunset at Costa do Sol beach with fresh seafood in hand.
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Polana Serena Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Room
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Executive Room
2 persons
315 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Balcony
Air conditioning
Standard Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Queen Room Sea View
2 persons
315 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Polana Serena Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

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

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Polana Serena Hotel Location

1380 Avenida Julius Nyerere, Maputo, Mozambique, 00100
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1380 Avenida Julius Nyerere, Maputo, Mozambique, 00100
Nearby
Church
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
1800 ft
452 Av. Julius Nyerere
Tilandia Art Gallery
1300 ft
Restaurants
Restaurante Taverna
800 ft
Corner Avenidas Mao Tse Tung and Armando Tivane Av.julius nyerere n.967
Jacaranda
800 ft
Av. Armando Tivane 65
Rodizio Gourmet Bom Garfo
1400 ft
Av Julius Nyerere 930
Musashi Restaurante Japones
1800 ft
Rua Nkunya Kilibo 26
Mundo's
2300 ft
cnr Avenidas Julius Nyerere & Eduardo Mondlane
Getting around
City Centre
Maputo18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Maputo International (MPM)16 min  ·  6.6 mi
Train
Maputo Railway Station5 min  ·  2.1 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:30
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Polana Serena provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Swahili
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
172

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Polana Serena Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 203 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 490 reviews
8.4/10
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