Polana Serena Hotel Maputo

Polana Serena Hotel

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Begin Your Mozambique Journey at the Polana Serena

The Polana Serena Hotel is more than a convenient place to sleep between a flight and the next stage of a Mozambique holiday. Opened in 1922, it is one of Maputo’s defining buildings and a comfortable introduction to the capital before traveling to an island, coastal lodge or national park.

Its position on Avenida Julius Nyerere places guests within reach of Maputo’s restaurants, cultural attractions, embassies and commercial districts. The hotel looks across Maputo Bay and provides the facilities expected from an established five-star city hotel, including restaurants, bars, swimming pools, a spa and 24-hour room service.

Many international travelers arrive in Maputo after a long journey and immediately focus on moving elsewhere. This can produce impractical connections, rushed transfers or an unnecessary wait at the airport or marina. One night at the Polana may be sufficient when flight times work well. Two nights are more rewarding for travelers who want to recover from the journey and experience some of Maputo before continuing.

The hotel is particularly useful for travelers arriving on long-haul routes through Lisbon or Addis Ababa, as well as those connecting through Johannesburg or another regional hub. Flight schedules and arrival times change, so the correct number of nights should be determined around the actual itinerary rather than added automatically.

Mozambique Travel does not position the Polana simply as a discounted hotel room. Online booking platforms may publish changing rates or last-minute offers. Our role is to make the hotel stay work with airport transfers, domestic flights, road journeys, boat departures and the rest of the holiday.

Elegant Heritage Rooms & Ocean-View Villas

Classic rooms in a historic landmark building, plus modern garden villas with Indian Ocean views

Five-Star Service & Dining Excellence

Cultural City Experiences in Maputo

Access to museums, art, cuisine, nightlife, and the city’s Afro-Portuguese heritage

Central Location with Easy Airport Access

Prime position in Maputo with a short 15-minute transfer from Maputo International Airport

The Polana Hotel Maputo

Majestic and proud, a legend in her own right, the gorgeous Hotel Polana Maputo commands fantastic views of the bay, the city, and the outlying areas. A trip to Africa for an unforgettable Mozambique holiday starts here, at Maputo’s most famous hotel. No one comes close to our deals on accommodation specials to Maputo’s best hotels and lodges so book your suite at this architectural icon today.

First established in 1922, the Polana Serena Hotel is an icon and stands with gracious presence in the very heart of Maputo on one of the city’s most prestigious avenues and within easy reach of the international embassies, government buildings, presidential complex, shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafés. What’s more, Mavalane (Maputo) International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

The Polana Serena Hotel Maputo is an architectural splendour reminiscent of Mozambique’s interesting history. Five-star facilities have emerged from an extensive renovation program restoring the city landmark to a standard befitting one of undeniably the very best hotels in Maputo. This landmark historic building fuses classic charm with the ultimate in world-class amenities, and certainly the most prestigious accommodation in Maputo.

Special Accommodation in Rooms, Suites and Villas at Polana Hotel Maputo

Hotel Polana Maputo guests can choose special accommodation in one of the 153 rooms, ranging from standard rooms, deluxe rooms, studio rooms, executive rooms, executive suites and a presidential suite. Think contemporary African design fused with authentic Portuguese style and the result is elegant yet modern appeal. Picture lavishly carved furniture, rich fabrics with muted tones and canopies above the large beds. Enjoy mod cons such as tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, mini bar, air-conditioning and phones at the Polana Serena Maputo.

Villa Mar at the Polana Hotel comprises 8 superb one or two bedroomed stand-alone villas standing charmingly in the garden with breath-taking views of the Indian Ocean. Check into stylish units designed to be modern and slick, with homely interiors and comfy assets. Enjoy the kitchenette, the open plan living and dining areas, then head out to enjoy the city. On the opposite end of the scale, find the tiny yet ornate studio rooms, in the main colonial building overlooking the city for one person only.  

The five-star ‘Grande Dame’ of Maputo hotels now also offers a choice of three restaurants: the Veranda Restaurant, the Delagoa fine-dining experience and the Aquarius Sushi Bar. Food involves intricate tastes of Portugal, Africa and India all in one! The Polana Bar is the ideal meeting place – for cocktails or aperitifs.

Pop into the pampering Maisha Mind Body and Spirit Health Club and Spa, to experience a state-of-the-art sparkling swimming pool, lounge, business center and three curio shops. To crown it all, a fancy ballroom hosts events and conferences at the Polana.

Activities at Polana

• Maisha Health Club & Spa
• State-of-the-art gymnasium
• Sauna and steam rooms
• State-of-the-art gymnasium
• Massage and treatment room (chargeable)
• Swimming pool
• Tennis courts (chargeable)

Polana Serena Hotel Facilities

• Gift shop
• Casino
• Porter service
• Art Gallery
• Private drawing rooms
• Hair and beauty salon (chargeable)
• 24-hour room service
• Same day laundry & dry services (chargeable)
• Multichannel TV
• Limousine services (chargeable)
• Fully equipped Business Centre, conference facilities 
• Secretarial services, photocopying
• Currency exchange
• Child Friendly

Getting to Polana Serena Hotel Maputo

The hotel is very centralised, only a few minutes from all international embassies, government buildings and the presidential complex, shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafés. Mavalane International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel and your transfers can be arranged with the hotel or with the many taxi services available.

Travel With Mozambique Travel

Travel to Maputo in the season that suits your needs. Remember that the capital city of Mozambique features a tropical savanna climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The city has relatively short rainy season lasting from November through March. Its warmest month is January on average about 8 °C warmer than its coolest month July.