A wonderful 5 star hotel, in the Polana area of Maputo. Beautiful sea views. All the facilities you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Very friendly staff and very safe.
The Saturday night seafood buffet dinner. Great views. Fantastic pool.
The Polana is the finest 5***** star hotel in Maputo.
Except for the Presidential Suite, which is $1,000 USD per night, room rates for its 178 rooms range from $150 to $450 US dollars.
quote: "Hotel Polana is a majestic building with a history stretching back many years, now lovingly restored to offer modern convenience hand in hand with the leisurely luxury and service of the colonial past".
The Polana Hotel has remained one of the best hotels in Maputo over the years. The hotel is a massive colonial building adjacent to the Presidents Palace and Embassies overlooking the Bay of Maputo. Being a 5-Star Hotel it offers all amenities, several restaurants, bars, gym, pool as well as a casino.
If you like colonial luxury this is your address. The hotel offers a variety of rooms including several large suites.
• Casino • Presidential Suites • Swimming Pools • Tennis Courts • Art Gallery • Conference Facilities • Gym/Steam Room/Aerobics • Several bars and restaurants
My budget did not allow me to stay there, but I did go for a visit. They have large verandas overlooking Maputo Bay and a huge outdoor pool. It might be worth a quick swim and a drink if your budget is like mine. They have several gift shops that actually do offer a descent range of gifts (rare in Maputo). The staff are friendly, immaculate and attentive. It is a first class hotel.
Hotel Polana: The most magnificent hotel in Maputo
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By Reisefreund on May 7, 2005
The stay in the Polana was really a great experience! We had a room in the newer part of the hotel - built directly into the slope overwiewing the nice bay of Maputo. Every room had its own balcony, a good working airconditioning and a luxurious bathroom with both shower and tub. Visit the bar! Its worth it. They offer a nice variety of drinks and cocktails for reasonable prices. You will get usefull informations on Maputo if you chat with the barkeeper ;-)
They have a nice pool in the courtyard viewing over the bay. In the new part of the hotel there are facilities for both fitness and sauna. Very good breakfast on the terrace.