Title: Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Travelers relax by the outdoor pool at this luxury hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, where fine dining and spa treatments create a perfect retreat experience ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/c293e81f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/5f56359d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/w1547h895x53y16-5e271c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/99d0b31c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/8610d78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel in Kivukoni welcomes guests with a free breakfast buffet and convenient access to an adjacent golf course. Visitors enjoy the poolside bar, indulge in spa treatments, or try windsurfing and snorkeling while savoring ocean views from the restaurants. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Pool - Bar - Spa - Room service - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 7 - Oct. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=889519&PinnedHotelID=889519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 15 of 15 rooms ![Standard Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/b2d9159d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, City View 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Bathrobes - 355 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Superior Room, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/a2c7bf6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Bathrobes - 355 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Executive Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/28518487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, City View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Bathrobes Shower/tub combination - 355 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/f2c7afd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Shower/tub combination - 355 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Executive Suite, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/f9ae8f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, Garden View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Shower/tub combination - 700 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Business Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/ae492773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV 3 bedrooms Blackout drapes/curtains 2 bathrooms Shower/tub combination - 1055 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Presidential Suite | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/5f756deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer LCD TV 3 bedrooms - 1776 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/f52d1719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Diplomatic Suite - Sleeps 2 ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/889600/889519/f52d1719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Dar-Es-Salaam-Serena-Hotel.h889519.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Dar-Es-Salaam-Serena-Hotel.h889519.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kivukoni, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Mbudya Island and Coco Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World. Wet n Wild Water Park and Dar-es-Salaam Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including safari tours and golfing. [Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam.dx978) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.81119%2C39.28762&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uIOaTCDSNMpX2Y17W7FYcEXIV2k=) Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam ### What's nearby - Nyumba ya Sanaa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Kariakoo Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km ### Getting around - Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 20 min walk - Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 10 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chapan 56 Bhog - ‬11 min walk - ‪Mamboz SizGrill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Great Wall Restaurant - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Luxury hotel located in Kivukoni At Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap, or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a porter/bellhop - Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe Room features All 230 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. 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A poolside bar - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Bakers Basket - Island Traders - Jahazi Restaurant - Kibo Bar - Serengeti ### Things to do - Full-service spa - Health club - Outdoor pool - Sauna - Scuba diving - Shopping - Snorkeling - Windsurfing ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Gift shop/newsstand - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - 13,121 square feet of conference space - Business center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body wraps - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Grab bar near toilet - Low-height counter and sink - Raised toilet seat - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - 7 floors - Ballroom - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels - Pay movies ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: 75 percent of room rate Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The property will be renovating from May 22 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected: - Select guestrooms Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation: - Business facilities - Health club - Outdoor pool - Recreational facilities Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 60685.0 per night ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 3683.94 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TZS 104175.00 per vehicle (one-way) - Early check-in fee: 75 percent of room rate (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: TZS 60685.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards Property Registration Number 20339 ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Dar Es Salaam Hotel Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena Dar Es Salaam Serena Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel Serena Dar Es Salaam Serena Dar Es Salaam Serena Dar Es Salaam Hotel Serena Hotel Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam Serena Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel Dar es Salaam ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel? > As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel on Oct 11, 2025 start from CA $213.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Dar-Es-Salaam-Serena-Hotel.h889519.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel? > Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. A 75% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 104175.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel located? > Located in Kivukoni, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nyumba ya Sanaa and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre. Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and Askari Monument are also within 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 20 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 162 8 - Good 123 6 - Okay 33 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 10 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shahabaldin Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Best ##### Shahabaldin Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANNA Jan 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great stay! ##### ANNA Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RAJ Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great hotel ##### RAJ Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RAJ Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great staff & hotel ##### RAJ Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Berenice Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Rate this hotel as 5 star when the renovations are complete. Service was fantastic. ##### Berenice Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 1\. Good service and welcoming approach of staff. 2. Consistency of experience amongst the various Serena Hotel properties. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Feb 19, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The food was excellent, and the property location was great. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Momodou Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place and very friendly and professional staff ##### Momodou Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sameena Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Beautiful spacious room Great breakfast selection ##### sameena Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### monica Mar 12, 2025 Food variety was poor ##### monica Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JONG WON Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 좋은 호텔입니다.. ##### JONG WON Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathryn Oct 23, 2024 Great ##### Cathryn Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey Mar 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel was nice and the staff friendly and helpful. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Curt Olof Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### High standard centrally located This is a high end hotel. Good size room with all you need. All staff were extremely polite, to a degree when it became almost annoying: "Good morning, how are you, is there anything I can do for you?". Unclear when the currency exchange office was open. Rich breakfast with lots of choices, including hot courses. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/32750E27EB4DC875A67C631693697AC0F86EEB581740586235359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C9DDDC455E12533C029F99AC1FF503F0FAADB2E51740586235858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/87BA2007962B6C6DD0CB428DFC67627053DF9AAD1740586235850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Curt Olof Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great African buffet. Excellent pool and patios ##### Beverly Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved the breakfast. Person making the breads was outstanding ##### Jeffrey Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great customer service, consistent each time and across various Serena properties. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I enjoyed my stay at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel. It was clean, had a very peaceful ambience and the staff were very attentive. Overall recommended. ##### Peter Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michaela Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Gute Lage, die wenigen Sehenswürdigkeiten können zu Fuß erreicht werden. Sehr aufmerksamer Service im Restaurant. Großzügige Poolanlage inmitten tropischer Pflanzen. Nachdem wir Wege einer Überbuchung des Hotels die von uns gebuchte Zimmerkategorie erhalten hatten, begann ein schöner Aufenthalt. Die Rezeption zeigte hier wenig Engagement das Problem schnell und kinderfreundlich zu lösen. ##### Michaela Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Reception personal was exceptionally kind and willing to help on anything I needed. ##### Andres Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mojabeng Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Fantastic! Love the facility, friendly staff, very clean. Love my stay . ##### Mojabeng Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RAJ Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities excellent customer service ##### RAJ Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chance Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Disliked: Cleanliness I don’t know but the carpet smell bad in hallways ##### Chance Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shewit Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities very good. ##### Shewit Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### margaret Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great ##### margaret Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cheap Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178294-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Family Hotels in Jamaica](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Jamaica-Family-Hotel.0-0-d88-tFamilyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Barceló Bávaro Palace - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Barcelo-Bavaro-Palace-All-Inclusive.h2438582.Hotel-Information) > > [Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Flamingo-Las-Vegas-Hotel-Casino.h13945.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof](https://www.expedia.ca/Vienna-Hotels-Star-Inn-Hotel-Wien-Hauptbahnhof.h9732886.Hotel-Information) > > [Saint Tropez Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Willemstad-Hotels-Saint-Tropez-Boutique-Hotel.h8795239.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City](https://www.expedia.ca/Winnipeg-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Centre-Garden-City.h6435843.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM New York Times Square](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-CitizenM-New-York-Times-Square.h8356903.Hotel-Information) > > [Panorama Mountain Resort - Toby Creek Horsethief Condos](https://www.expedia.ca/Panorama-Hotels-Panorama-Mountain-Resort-Toby-Creek-Horsethief-Condos.h13067234.Hotel-Information) > > [King Edward Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-King-Edward-Hotel.h2899948.Hotel-Information) > > [Canmore Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Canmore-Inn-Suites.h27348412.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [La Mamounia](https://www.expedia.ca/Marrakech-Hotels-La-Mamounia.h438418.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Robbinsville](https://www.expedia.ca/Robbinsville-Hotels.d6315864.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Arts](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Hotel-Arts.h11468.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels.d4054.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sonesta ES Suites Anaheim Resort Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Sonesta-ES-Suites-Anaheim-Resort-Area.h846133.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Comox (YQQ) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqq/las/comox-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Paris (CDG) to Southampton (SOU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cdg/sou/paris-to-southampton) > > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/iah/seattle-to-houston) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxu/toronto-to-london) ### Cars > [Convertible Car Rentals in Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/Convertible-Car-Rentals-In-Edmonton.d180002-tConvertible.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) > > [Car rentals in Helsinki](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Helsinki.d178261.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Concord](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Concord.d602432-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Negril](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Negril.d2543.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) ### General > [Visit Kirkfield](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkfield.dx3000441404) > > [Visit St. Adolphe](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Adolphe.dx6340494)