Polana Serena Hotel - Maputo
-25.9667, 32.5833Overview
5-star oceanfront landmark with colonial heritage in Maputo
Accommodations & Rooms
Polana Serena Hotel offers 154 rooms and suites across the historic main building, the recently refurbished Polana Mar wing with ocean views, and exclusive villas with personalized service. The main building retains its 1922 colonial architecture with spacious rooms, high ceilings, and sea-facing balconies. Guests in the Deluxe Rooms enjoy large living areas, marble bathrooms, and direct views of Maputo Bay.
Dining
The hotel operates three restaurants, including Delagoa Restaurant serving international cuisine with a focus on local ingredients like seafood and traditional African dishes. Breakfast at the main dining room features a buffet with made-to-order omelets, fresh fruits, and pastéis de nata that guests praise highly. The open-air Aquarius Bar offers terrace seating with ocean views and live music performances several nights a week.
Wellness & Recreation
The full-service spa at Polana Serena Hotel provides body treatments, facial treatments, and massages using local herbs and fruits, plus a hammam, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Recreation includes two swimming pools-one indoor and one outdoor-a tennis court, a well-equipped fitness center with personal trainers, and group yoga classes. Guests also have access to a 9-hole golf course nearby and guided local culture tours arranged by the concierge.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Set on Maputo Bay, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Maputo International Airport and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops in the city's nicest district. Day trips to Inhaca Island and Macaneta Beach are easily arranged through the tour desk. The property's landscaped gardens and ocean-view terrace provide direct access to the city's coastal promenade.
Business & Events
Meeting and conference facilities at Polana Serena Hotel accommodate up to 350 guests, with a dedicated business centre and express check-in/check-out for corporate travelers. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, and airport shuttle for a fee. Free private parking is available on site, and the property provides CCTV security and safety deposit boxes for guest peace of mind.
- Location: On Maputo Bay, 15 min from airport, walking distance to city attractions
- Rooms: Main building colonial suites, Polana Mar ocean-view wing, exclusive villas
- Dining: 3 restaurants, local seafood, pastéis de nata, open-air bar with live music
- Wellness: Full-service spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis court
- Business: Meeting space for 350 guests, business centre, concierge, currency exchange
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
280 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Air conditioning
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Room size:
315 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Balcony
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Air conditioning
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Room size:
295 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Air conditioning
Essential information about Polana Serena Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 189 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Maputo International, MPM |
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