Nestled on one of Maputo's most desirable avenues between Sommerschield and Polana, Polana Serena Hotel is a magnificent building steeped in history, offering modern conveniences coupled with the luxury and colonial charm of a bygone era. Its perfect location allows for a panoramic view of the Bay of Maputo from almost anywhere in the lush, landscaped gardens, where guests can take a leisurely stroll, play chess under the great rubber tree, or bask by the grand swimming pool. The hotel boasts an art gallery, a superb gym, stylish international and local cuisine, a range of sporting activities, a vibrant entertainment schedule, a conference centre, banqueting suite, and lush tropical grounds. With luxurious accommodations ranging from beautifully appointed guest rooms to elegant suites with spectacular Indian Ocean views, the recently refurbished Polana Mar wing, Maisha Spa and a choice of exquisite dining options, including the iconic Delagoa Restaurant, Polana Serena Hotel is the ideal gateway between Mozambique's storied past and cosmopolitan present.
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Executive Suite
Relax in the spacious and elegant Executive Suite, which features a separate lounge area with a sofa and a coffee table. The suite boasts magnificent views of the sea and is tastefully decorated with ethnic wallpaper. Bathroom facilities include a separate bath, a shower and a toilet.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Beach Drop Off, Boating, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Jet Skis, Massages, Natural History Tours, Para Sailing, Practice Green, Sailing, Snorkeling, Surfing, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Water Skiing, Windsurfing
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Jet Skis, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Massages, Museums, Natural History Tours, Para Sailing, Sailing, Snorkeling, Surfing, Walks (Self Guided), Water Skiing, Windsurfing
Take in the gorgeous sites with a City Centre Tour, an ideal route that weaves through the structure and identity of the city. This tour will familiarise guests with the variety of main attractions Maputo has to offer, and provides a basic knowledge of cultural facts.
Allow yourself to view the city as a local would, with the Cultural Tour to the outskirts of Maputo that enables visitors a unique side of the city, the suburbs. This tour provides guests with the realities of everyday life of the locals, their habits and struggles.
Stimulate your mind with an Art Deco tour of Maputo. Rich with history, the architecture in Maputo is designed to showcase influential buildings in the city. Learn the stories behind colonial-style ruins and experience the current picturesque sites.
Wait for the golden hour and view the city from a breathtaking perspective, aboard a boat cruising on Maputo Bay. Relax as the sun sets along the coast and take in the nightlife of Maputo as the city lights up at a distance. This voyage lasts nearly two hours, from 16h30 to 18h30.
Approximately an hour and a half from Maputo sits the coastal paradise of Inhaca Island, known for its magnificent coral reefs and stunning beaches. Located along a beautiful coastal forest and mangrove swamps, take a tour by boat and get away to the adventure that awaits.
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Leisure, Nature
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Bazaruto Archipelago
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose oneself in total seclusion, dazzling tropical beauty and protected ocean life.
Facilities include a variety of dining venues, bars, swimming pools and an activity centre - which offers a wide variety of water sports, as well as diving and fishing activities. The luxurious Anantara Spa offers a range of pampering treatments to revitalize the weariest of souls, with 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean.
Renowned as one of the world’s top snorkelling, diving and fishing destinations, the Bazaruto Archipelago boasts year-round warm waters, dazzling soft coral ridges and thousands of tropical fish species.
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Restaurants
Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living room and deck.
Beach pool villas offer spacious outdoor living, with a veranda and sun loungers with a view. Choose where and when to swim, your plunge pool overlooking the ocean just steps away. Rinse off in your tropical outdoor shower, or soak in a bubble bath indoors. • Direct beach access • Private plunge pool • Beachfront verandah and private beach loungers • Bathtub • Indoor and outdoor rain shower
Bed Type: King Bed
Deluxe Sea View Pool Villas are perfect for families, with two ensuite bedrooms opening onto a central living room. Indoor and outdoor dining spaced are enhanced with a kitchenette and wet bar. Spend time together out in the pool, then retire for a quiet bath overlooking the bay. • Overlooking Bazaruto Bay • Sundeck and pool • Dining Sala • Separate living room • Bathtub Indoor and outdoor rain shower
2 Bedroom Villas: 1 King and 1 Twin Room
The Anantara Pool villa enjoys a secluded location with panoramic bay views. Luxurious touches range from four-poster beds to a sunken Jacuzzi in the master bedroom. Perfect for parties of up to four, dine and lounge indoors or poolside overlooking the ocean. • Sundeck and plunge pool • Dining Sala • Separate living room • Bathtub • Sunken Jacuzzi with sea views • Indoor and outdoor rain shower
2 Bedroom Villas: 1 King and 1 Twin Room
Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living room and deck.
Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, DVD player and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living area, deck & private plunge pool.
A luxury Villa with one separate bedroom and lounge area, with a Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge, veranda and private plunge pool.
Each luxury villa consists of one King-Bedded room and one Twin-Bedded room, each with their own en-suite bathroom and separate air-conditioning. The King-Bedded room opens into a separate lounge area, and both bedrooms open to an outdoor veranda with a private splash pool. All villas are equipped with a mini bar, satellite TV, mosquito screens, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea/coffee station. They are spacious and modern in design, and are perfect for a romantic getaway or a family break.
A Villa with all the interior luxuries of a 5-star suite, consisting of one King-Bedded room and one Twin-Bedded room, each with their own en-suite bathroom and separate air-conditioning. The King-Bedded room opens into a separate lounge area, and both bedrooms open to an outdoor veranda with a private splash pool. Equipped with a guest toilet and bar, PVR and full satellite TV, mosquito screens, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea/coffee station.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Massages, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Tennis Court, Turtle Tracking, Walks (Guided), Water Skiing, Whale Watching
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Dhow Sailing and Snorkeling.
Water Skiing, Tubing, Knee or Wake Boarding.
Fishing, PADI Scuba Diving Courses, Boat Charters, Paradise Island Cruise, Pansy Island Cruise, Whale Watching (July - September), The spectacular Dom Carlos, and Sunset Dhow Cruise.
Cultural & Croc Lake Drive, Dune Boarding, Island Drive and Horse Riding.
Experience the captivating essence of Bazaruto island – from enchanting sunsets to bold seasonal zests. Embark on a culinary journey enhancing the authentic aromas of Mozambique with modern twists. Vibrant colours, local music and a rustic aesthetic come together to create a tranquil and inviting cultural destination.
Indulge in refreshing cocktails, dishes inspired by Mozambican flavours and delightful wines from South Africa and Portugal. From day to night, savour the perfect location on the archipelago's sandy shores, where soothing relaxation and epicurean tastes seamlessly blend together.
Romance in far-flung settings
A table for two on a sandbank out in the middle of the ocean. Champagne and canapes aboard a traditional dhow sailing into the sunset. Imagine the most romantic of settings, Anantara’s Dining by Design brings it to life. Choose your menu or design your own in consultation with your personal chef. Dine by candlelight as your butler for the evening serves your meal and wine. Indulge in the most romantic of anniversaries, proposals or other special occasions.
Our main restaurant offers flavours from around the world, morning and night. Wake up to tantalising aromas, from freshly brewed coffee to pastries hot from the oven. For dinner, themed evenings feature Mozambican, Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine.
Clube Naval enjoys a breezy location perched over the ocean. Casual fare and an extensive selection of beverages invite all-day unwinding. Take in the sunset over tropical cocktails. Our signature grill serves up fresh flavours in an inspiring setting. Enjoy a variety of meals from crisp salads, locally sourced seafood dishes and flame grilled juicy prime cuts.
Comfort and privacy
Indulge in breakfast in bed, with the enticing aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries to perk you up. Snack and refresh all day by your pool, then request a seafood barbecue on your deck as the sun sets over the island.
Embrace the culinary culture of Mozambique
Add new flavours to your culinary repertoire with a richly immersive, step-by-step class. The day begins with a guided tour of the vegetable garden and private orchard of the resort. The chef introduces local ingredients used to create colour and spice. Back in the show kitchen, learn traditional methods of preparation for your chosen dishes. Enjoy your creations with a glass of wine and return home with new recipes to try out.
Your Stay
5 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities