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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is situated in the centre of Dar es Salaam city bordering the Botanical Gardens and diplomatic offices. It features a swimming pool, gym and a business centre. Each individually decorated room at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is air-conditioned. It comes equipped with a minibar, TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath 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 situated 4 km away on the southern coast of Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas Casino is 2 km from the property. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Julius Nyerere International Airport is situated 18 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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 (8.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Dar es Salaam

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    Kenya Kenya
    Good location; very friendly staff. Very good food.
  • Hassan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff and amazing food! Loved our stay here
  • Julian
    France France
    best hotel in Downtown Dar Es Salaam, short walk from the seafront
  • 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!
  • Veronicah
    Kenya Kenya
    Quiet for a city hotel. Good security due to proximity to embassies.
  • Hendrik
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prettige sfeer met veel persoonlijke aandacht. Aanrader!
  • Federico
    Italy Italy
    Ottima posizione,staff molto cordiale, camere un po antiche, ma letto molto comodo, area silenziosa. Ottima colazione e anche il ristorante a cena ha un ottimo rapporto qualita/prezzo
  • Deborah
    United States United States
    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...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      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
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Fitness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fitness centre

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

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

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 13:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

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

    FAQs about Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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

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

      • Fitness centre
      • Table tennis
      • Tennis court
      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Live sport events (broadcast)

    • The prices at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Guests staying at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is from 14:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

    • Room options at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has 1 restaurant:

      • Baraza Restaurant

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.