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title: "Polana Serena Hotel vs Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo"
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# Polana Serena Hotel vs Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo

Both are in Maputo, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Sommerschield
## [Polana Serena Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/polana-serena-hotel-maputo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1967055/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Sommerschield
## [Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-residence-maputo-maputo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004023/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Polana Serena Hotel

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Polana Serena Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Polana Serena Hotel better than Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (182 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable (×4.9)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 38) (+12)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (142 vs 256 rooms) (−114)

### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo better than Polana Serena Hotel?

1.  A larger hotel with more facilities (256 vs 142 rooms) (×1.8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Polana Serena Hotel | Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 4.8  (+1.3) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+0.8) | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0  (+6.0) | 4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.3) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 182  (+145) | 37 |
| Rank in Maputo | top 3%  (+3%) | top 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8  (+1.3) | 3.5 |
| Distance to Sommerschield centre | 890 m | 980 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18  (+4) | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 142 | 256 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 21  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.7 km apart

## Polana Serena Hotel or Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo: common questions

### Which is better, Polana Serena Hotel or Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo?

Polana Serena Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Polana Serena Hotel or Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Polana Serena Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/polana-serena-hotel-maputo-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-residence-maputo-maputo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/