Polana Serena Hotel
Maputo, Mozambique
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Room only (RO)
Welcome drink, Art gallery
153 rooms
Studio Room, Prime Standard Room, Prime Standard Seaview Room and 10 more
Children welcome
Family rooms available
By air
15 min from Mavalane International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$330
per room / night (varies by season)
Overview
About Polana Serena Hotel
Polana Serena Hotel occupies a palace-style building above Maputo Bay, with gardens and a large outdoor swimming pool facing the Indian Ocean. Opened in 1922, it pairs its historic setting with rooms in the main hotel and the Polana Mar wing. Prime rooms have private balconies, while larger suites add separate living space. Restaurants, bars, a gym and Maisha Spa make it easy to spend time at the hotel between city outings. Family rooms and a shallow pool area cater for travellers with children, and the airport is a 15-minute drive away.
“A useful Maputo base for travellers who want a historic hotel, ocean views and room to unwind, with a pool, spa and several places to eat on site.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
A 1922 palace-style hotel overlooking Maputo Bay, with gardens, a pool and the Maisha Spa.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Room only (RO)
Included
- Welcome drink
- Art gallery
Not included
Meals are not included in the room-only rate.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
- Laundry
Airport transport, laundry, babysitting, room service and the Maputo City Tour cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- In-room WiFi
- Mini bar
- Safe
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Studio Room19 at the property · Queen bed, Bath/shower, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mini bar
- Prime Standard RoomKing-size bed or twin beds, Private balcony, Separate bathtub and walk-in shower
- Prime Standard Seaview RoomKing bed or twin beds, Private balcony, Ocean views, Bath/shower, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mini bar
- Deluxe City View RoomKing bed or twin beds, Separate walk-in shower and bathtub, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Mini bar, Safe, Tea/coffee station
- Deluxe Seaview RoomKing bed or twin beds, Separate walk-in shower and bathtub, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Mini bar, Safe, Tea/coffee station
- Deluxe Garden View RoomKing bed or twin beds, Separate walk-in shower and bathtub, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Mini bar, Safe, Tea/coffee station
- Deluxe Garden Seaview RoomKing bed or twin beds, Separate walk-in shower and bathtub, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Mini bar, Safe, Tea/coffee station
- Executive City View RoomLounge area, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mini bar
- Executive Seaview RoomLounge area, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mini bar
- Executive Mar Seaview RoomLounge area, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi, Safe, Mini bar
- Executive Seaview Suite9 at the property · Separate lounge area, Sea views
- Presidential Suite1 at the property · Kitchenette, Dining room, Lounge area, Verandah, Jacuzzi, Separate shower, In-room WiFi, Safe
- Kitchenette SuiteFully equipped kitchenette, Views of Maputo Bay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Mavalane International Airport
- 15 min transfer
- Polana Serena Hotel
- How you arrive
- By air · 15 min from Mavalane International Airport
- Transfers
- The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Mavalane International Airport. Shuttle, limousine and private transport services cost extra.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Children welcome. Family rooms available. Some activities may have age limits, so check with the lodge
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Mozambique
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Higher levels apply in some areas, including Cabo Delgado, Erati, Memba and 10 more. Some of this advice covers road travel.
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Mozambique (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates, inclusions, age rules and availability can change, so please ask the property for current details before you book.