Serena Hotels

The Grand Dame of Maputo on the Indian Ocean

Name: Polana Serena Hotel
Address: Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo, Mozambique, Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique

Polana Serena Hotel restores the grace of a storied African landmark, where ocean light, colonial-era scale and contemporary refinement meet above Maputo's coast.

Overview

Polana Serena Hotel is one of East Africa's great heritage addresses, looking out across Maputo Bay with the poise of a grand 1922 landmark. Restored elegance, ocean-facing leisure, and timeless dining make it a stately choice for travellers drawn to history, presence, and old-world refinement.

Polana Serena Hotel is a city heritage hotel in Maputo. Within the super luxury segment, its identity is shaped by Palace-Style Heritage and a setting anchored in Maputo. Official highlights include Heritage landmark since 1922, Indian Ocean views, Historic architecture with restored elegance.

Recommended for travelers drawn to old-world grandeur, coastal city perspective and one of Serena's most iconic African heritage addresses.

Highlights

Stay in one of the region's true grande dames rather than a generic contemporary city hotel

Standout points

Historic landmark built in 1922
Indian Ocean and Maputo Bay views
Restored heritage architecture with contemporary refinement
Delagoa, Varanda, Aquarius, and Polana Bar dining experiences
Ocean-facing pool and Maisha Spa

The stay

Guests stay through Studio Room, Prime Standard Room, Prime Standard Seaview Room, supported by Complimentary high-speed internet, Minibar, Workspaces. The rhythm of the stay extends into Varanda Restaurant and Delagoa Restaurant, while experiences such as Classic film night on the pool deck, Yoga at the Maisha Spa Pool, Spinning class at Maisha Spa shape the wider itinerary.

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Palace-Style Heritage, expressed through Heritage landmark since 1922.

Core themes

Polana Serena Hotel
Maputo
Mozambique
City Heritage Hotel
Super Luxury
Palace-Style Heritage

Rooms & stay

The accommodation at Polana extends the character of a restored grand hotel, where heritage proportions, sea views and contemporary refinement are carefully balanced.

Palace-Style Heritage

Rooms

153

Room types

Studio RoomPrime Standard RoomPrime Standard Seaview RoomDeluxe City View RoomDeluxe Seaview RoomDeluxe Garden View RoomDeluxe Garden Seaview RoomExecutive City View RoomExecutive Seaview RoomExecutive Mar Seaview RoomExecutive Seaview SuitePresidential SuiteOne and Two Bedroom VillasKitchenette Suite

Amenities

Complimentary high-speed internetMinibarWorkspacesPrivate balconiesiPod docking stationsEspresso coffee machine24-hour front deskLaundry serviceSafety deposit box

Best for

City stopoversCouplesLuxury travellersWellness seekers

Location & setting

Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Maputo, this long-standing grand hotel carries palace-style architecture, urban prestige and one of Serena's most old-world African expressions.

Address

Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo, Mozambique

Useful links

Official site Open map

Dining

Dining moves from landmark restaurants to bars and lounges, carrying Maputo's coastal cosmopolitanism through every setting.

Dining options

Varanda RestaurantDelagoa RestaurantAquarius BarPolana BarResidents Lounge

Experiences

Polana Serena Hotel is a city heritage hotel in Maputo, Mozambique. It is positioned in the super luxury segment. Official content links the property to Palace-Style Heritage, with highlights such as Heritage landmark since 1922 and Indian Ocean views.

Activities

Classic film night on the pool deckYoga at the Maisha Spa PoolSpinning class at Maisha SpaMaputo city tourCultural tour to the outskirts of MaputoArchitectural tours of MaputoSunset cruise to Maputo BayInhaca Island boat tourMacaneta Beach tourKruger Park safari

Nearby attractions

MaputoInhaca IslandMacaneta Beach

Access & transfers

Official property location: Avenida Julius Nyerere 1380, Maputo, Mozambique. The official map reference is provided for route anchoring and arrival planning.

Transfer arrangements should be planned against the official property location and map reference. Final routing, road movement, or onward safari logistics can be confirmed during booking or pre-arrival coordination.