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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 532
SAR 628 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min walk
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Kariakoo Market - 4 min drive
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chowpatty - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Palm - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oriental - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Upscale hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
At Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, extended parking, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a computer station
Room features
All 152 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 4:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 4:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Kivulini
  • Baraza

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam located?

Located in Kivukoni, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and National Museum of Tanzania are also within 5 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikodimos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good business hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khairika

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

s., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating staff. Great pool and garden. Great bed. Delicious breakfast . Super clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr gut gelegenes Hotel in sicherer Umgebung. Sehr sauber, große Zimmer, gute Ausstattung. Sehr abwechslungsreiches Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

gIANLUCA

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

AMANPREET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice area
Excellent hotel and brilliant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay Hotel not far from city enjoyed our stay Staff friendly and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Levers, Montreal

Disliked: Staff & service
It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location near work, only disadvantage for tourists would be the pool area doesn’t get much sun at all
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, situated perfectly for both meeting with business partners and government
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan Grønnegaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday in Tanzania
Great hotel to stay when organizing for a safari in our of the bush or heading to Pemba or Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Projeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019