In the heart of Maputo, on one of the city’s most desirable avenues, the justly famous Polana Serena Hotel is a cool and gracious haven that recalls the elegance and splendor of colonial times. In keeping with Serena’s philosophy of integrating local art and culture into the design of each hotel, the refurbished Polana Serena Hotel will engulf its guests with a history stretching back many years blended with the colonial past and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities accompanied by outstanding service.
Serena Hotels operate 29 Hotels, Resorts and Safari Lodges in Kenya, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and India. The group has been present in East Africa from the 1970s and in 2002, The Polana Hotel was added to the Serena Portfolio.
Management’s intension is that the renovated Polana Serena Hotel should become a flagship property second to none in Mozambique. It must take its place with other city-centre Serena Hotels in Nairobi, Arusha, Kampala, Kigali, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Quetta and Kabul.
** Maputo - 01 December 2008 - Serena Tourism Promotion Services (a subsidiary of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development) is pleased to announce that the Polana Serena Hotel will undergo extensive refurbishment and expansion to the tune of $ 23.0 million from January 2009.
The refurbishment and expansion program will be managed in two phases:
* Phase One, will facilitate the refurbishment of the existing main buildings, pool deck, gardens, parking area and the construction of the Health Club and Spa.
During this period, the Polana Serena Hotel will be fully operational with 55 rooms at the Polana Mar of which 50 rooms overlook the Bay of Maputo. Guests will continue to enjoy hospitality with a full compliment of staff, and all the other services and conveniences, currently on offer at the Polana Serena Hotel.
* Phase Two, will involve the ‘final touches’ of Phase One and will facilitate the renovation of the Aquarius Bar and the Polana Mar facilities.
During this period, the Polana Serena Hotel will operate with an inventory of 87 refurbished rooms at the main building and 30 rooms at the Polana Mar.
Management would like to assure our guests that the disruption as a result of the refurbishment will be managed efficiently to ensure that the product and service meets your comfort and expectations during your stay at the Polana Serena Hotel.
** It is anticipated that the renovated Polana Serena Hotel will be fully operational in it’s majestic elegant setting of colonial times offering a modern convenience of luxury and service towards the first quarter of 2010.Polana Serena Hotel ensures every guest a comfortable and pleasurable stay in a calm area....* The Terrace restaurants chef daily devises a theme buffet as an exciting alternative to the a La Carte menu. Salao de Cha is the place to see and be seen, justly famed for its excellent selection of light meals, delicious fresh French pastries and the aromatic coffees: Espresso, Cappuccino and Ice Coffee. A comprehensive (and inventive!) cocktail menu is the pride of the Polana Cocktail bar, and the Aquarius bar’s daily happy hour is made even happier by what is surely the most breathtaking view.* Terraco Restaurant – a feast of culinary delights. With a wonderful view over lush, verdant landscaped gardens and the glittering blue of the swimming pool, the Terraco is a great way to start the day, with a sumptuous breakfast in a calm and relaxing ambience. * The magnificent swimming-pool is inviting after a game of tennis or a tour down-town, a shimmering expanse of cool blue water dreaming in the sun. The Polana has everything to pamper and perk up the weary traveler in the Polana Gym, with its gymnasium and aerobics classes on site. * Some of the Hotel’s “millennium musts” include a superb gym, stylish international and piquant local cuisine, a state of the art conference centre and banqueting suite, a full range of sporting activities, a vibrant entertainment schedule, an art gallery, a colourful selection of bars, exquisite rose gardens, lush tropical grounds and what must be one of the most panoramically luxuriant swimming pools in Africa.The Polana Serena Hotel is situated in the heart of Maputo, on one of the city's most desirable avenues. Overlooking the Bay of Maputo, it is close to Maputo's nerve centre, the international embassies, the Presidency of the Republic, government ministries and popular restaurants, and is 10 minutes from Mavalane International Airport, the hotel is a majestic building with a history stretching as far back as 1922. The Municipality, The Iron House, The Fort, The Natural History Museum, the market and the CFM train station are all within 30 minutes away on foot or 5 minutes away by car.* Whilst the architectural motif is unabashed colonial splendour, the interior design concept excels in quiet elegance. The rooms offer a selection of styles from sleek modernity to ‘Empire’ gilt and are all equipped with air-conditioning, 24-hour Internet connection, multi-channel TV and all of the other business amenities that you would expect of a hotel of world-class calibre. Spacious and gracious, the keynotes at the Polana are comfort and tranquility. With a total of 164 superbly equipped Rooms and 23 magnificent Suites, the traveler can choose any option that’s most suitable. * All accommodation offers: private bathrooms, air-conditioning, Satellite TV with 14 channels, IDD telephone, modem and computer facilities, free access to the Internet, mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities, electronic safes and hairdryer. Guests can request a fully-equipped mobile office, with a Pentium Processor, Internet, Mail and Fax Access, Colour Printer, Scanner and Colour Photocopier.
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