Polana Serena Hotel
Hotel Polana
A colonial-era luxury hotel that opened in 1922, with a clifftop garden overlooking Maputo Bay, ideal for afternoon tea.
Hotel Polana opened in 1922 and is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Its white palatial building stands on a cliff in the Polana district and has hosted many politicians and celebrities. Even if you aren't staying, you can have coffee or afternoon tea in the lobby or on the pool-garden terrace, with views over Maputo Bay. It sits at the end of Julius Nyerere Avenue, near the embassy district and the presidential palace, so dress appropriately.
Opening hours
Open all day (restaurant hours apply)
Nearby sights
- FEIMA Craft Market
- Igreja de Santo António da Polana
- Núcleo de Arte
- Natural History Museum of Mozambique
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Independence Square & City Hall
- Tunduru Botanical Gardens
- Casa de Ferro (Iron House)