Sarovar expands in #Horn_of_Africa with Somaliland’s first international 5-s tar hotel
Somaliland on Monday inaugurated its first international five-star hotel as India’s Sarovar Hotels launched the Serene Sarovar Premiere Hargeisa, a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at boosting tourism and business travel in the Horn of Africa.
Developed over nine years by Somaliland entrepreneur Abdikarem Mohamed Iid, the 134-room property features multiple restaurants, spa and wellness facilities, and conference halls with a capacity of up to 800 guests. Managed by Sarovar Hotels, part of France’s Louvre Hotels Group, the hotel also offers Sharia-compliant services to cater to both African and Gulf travelers.
The inauguration in Hargeisa was presided over by President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), who hailed the launch as “a symbol of Somaliland’s peace, stability, and growing investor confidence.” He emphasized that the project will create jobs, support tourism, and enhance the capital’s capacity to host international conferences.
Ajay Bakaya, Chairman of Sarovar Hotels and Director of Louvre Hotels India, described the opening as “the first branded five-star hotel in Somaliland” and a demonstration of the group’s “commitment to investing in high-potential emerging markets,” strengthening its presence in East Africa.
Horndiplomat
