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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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In the heart of Kivukoni, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers an inviting stay with a full breakfast and international cuisine at two on-site restaurants. Relax by the pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas or explore the nearby Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is £97
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Room

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 31 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jahazi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪High Spirit Lounge Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bandari Grill Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

  • When visiting Dar es Salaam, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Kivulini, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site valet parking
    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • On-site extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited self- and valet parking on-site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Off-site

    • Shopping centre shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (516 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Kivulini – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Baraza – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person
  • Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Dar es Salaam Southern Sun
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there's free valet parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (18-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam and nearby?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Southern Sun Dar es Salaam like?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a short 3-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 5 minutes' walk from National Museum of Tanzania.

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Reviews

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great find for the value. The staff treated us very well.
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good choice for Dar. The service was quite good as was the restaurant.
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room friendly staff
Humberto, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good business hotel
Nikodimos, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Poor value for money

This hotel had been closed for several years and it is at proximity with my business place in Dar es Salam i was therefore eager to be able to finally go there ... but i was so happy that this was just for one night as I could not stand an additional day ...honestly very poor value for money ... i can t understand how u can close for two years and not revamp the hotel fully ...this is like cleaning a old hotel with no new tech or anything , noisy AC , very humid
Thierno, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

H it ion limpia personal muy bueno
Humberto, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good option for Dar Es Salam
Humberto, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tesis genel olarak çok düzenli, temiz ve güvenliydi
Gökhan Berk, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very accommodating staff. Great pool and garden. Great bed. Delicious breakfast . Super clean
s., 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ein sehr gut gelegenes Hotel in sicherer Umgebung. Sehr sauber, große Zimmer, gute Ausstattung. Sehr abwechslungsreiches Frühstück.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice area

Excellent hotel and brilliant staff
AMANPREET, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

They welcome you during check in with a bottle of cold water. Breakfast is excellent and includes fresh coconut juice as well as other standard items. Very nice veranda for informal meetings near the pool. Pick up and drop from airport was very efficient. The park next door is an amazing place - must be enjoyed. Altogether a relaxing and efficient stay
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a wonderful stay Hotel not far from city enjoyed our stay Staff friendly and very helpful
Usha, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Levers, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet location near work, only disadvantage for tourists would be the pool area doesn’t get much sun at all
11-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel, situated perfectly for both meeting with business partners and government
3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Good location and friendly service. Cleanliness is OK. However the hotel is being refurbished in spite of the need for a full renovation. Doesn't comply with a 4 star hotel by Southern Sun. Serious issue with ventilation as the main lobby and restaurant area smell like fish. Corridors and rooms smell fungus, and I had to keep the room window open all the time.
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Holiday in Tanzania

Great hotel to stay when organizing for a safari in our of the bush or heading to Pemba or Zanzibar.
Guy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I travel all the time, and the Southern Sun is by far my favorite hotel. The staff treat you like family. The food is great. The rooms are very nice, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend the hotel.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and friendly.

This is a very friendly and nice hotel. The rooms are modern, very comfortable and clean with good Wi-Fi and TV with decent channels. The best surprise of this hotel was the excellent restaurant for dinner. The menu was diverse and food was excellent and beautiful presentation. High compliments to the dinner chef. I had an Indian dinner that was exquisite and grilled fish dinner special that was cooked to perfection. I also appreciated that they let me extend my check out time since my flight wasn’t until later. They were so friendly about it all. The pool area is pleasant and the garden next door offers a nice walk.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and service. The staff Really customer oriented
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly like been at home...….
Derrick, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam Dec 2018

Very convenient. Will stay here again.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good place

Good large hotel in the downtown area, excellent breakfast in the morning. Close to the botanical gardens, which is nice. Clean, a bit old fashioned .
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended remote business POP

Great positioning and more than suitable point-of-presence from which to conduct business and entertain guests.
Steven, 2-night trip