Polana Serena Hotel
Mozambique
Polana Serena Hotel has overlooked Maputo's Indian Ocean coastline since 1922. The palace-style main building retains details of the city's Indo-Portuguese heritage, including carved wood and soft-toned fabrics, while the Polana Mar wing adds rooms with contemporary African influences and views of Maputo Bay. An ocean-facing swimming pool and Maisha Spa provide the hotel's quieter spaces. Dining ranges from French techniques and Mozambican flavours at Delagoa to international dishes at Varanda and outdoor sushi at Aquarius. Gardens surround the restored historic property, giving the city address a substantial setting beyond its rooms and restaurants.