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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in the center of Dar es Salaam city bordering the Botanical Gardens and diplomatic offices. It features a swimming pool, gym and a business center. Each individually decorated room at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is air-conditioned. It includes a minibar, TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and shower. The Kivulini Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool and the Botanical Gardens. The Baraza Grill, Café & Bar serves a combination of Swahili and continental cuisine. For relaxation, South Beach is 2.5 miles away on the southern coast of Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas Casino is 1.2 miles from the property. Free WiFi and private parking is available. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 miles away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
10
High score for Dar es Salaam
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    This time I just spent one night here, but it was so lovely to be welcomed again like a family member. Everyone from the reception to the restaurant came to greet me and asked about my husband who couldn’t make it on this short trip. Being here...
  • Arno
    Kenya Kenya
    The hotel offers very decent value for money. It only recently opened, and everything was functioning to perfection. Staff extremely helpful and friendly, and so was the general manager Bruce, who even invited me for dinner and a good glass of...
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    This newly reopened hotel is a true gem! We arrived on our anniversary and had beautiful roses and champagne as well as fruits waiting for us in our room. The stylishly decorated hotel is walking distance from the city and the ocean, but is...
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were very friendly: Bruce the GM and Jerome his deputy went out of their way to introduce themselves and welcome us to the Hotel. The staff couldn't do enough for us. The reception organised a pick up from the ferry terminal and...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean rooms with appropriate amenities. Hotel has recently reopened so rooms, corridors all look clean and fresh. Small gym with good equipment and a pool to relax by. I stayed a total of 3 nights and enjoyed the location. The national museum is...
  • Mohammad
    Germany Germany
    Good team, good service , acceptable breakfast and ofcourse good coffee!
  • Monique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Vriendelijke en behulpzame staf, de buurt van het hotel (ambassadewijk), gratis late check out op verzoek en de gym.
  • Mbonguila
    Gabon Gabon
    Les repas et l'accueil du personnel très sympa

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Baraza Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Convenience store on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Visual aids (tactile signs)
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted

    FAQs about Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    • The prices at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Racquetball
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
      • Themed dinners
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Check-in at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

    • Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has 1 restaurant:

      • Baraza Restaurant
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 0.9 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
    • Room options at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam include:

      • Double
      • Twin