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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Food and drink

Overview of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000
  • Popular LocationJulius Nyerere International Conference Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKariakoo Market4 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

City center stay.With a stay at this Kivukoni hotel, you'll be steps from Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. National Museum of Tanzania and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min walk
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 5 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

  • Chapan 56 Bhog - 17 min walk
  • Akemi Revolving Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • The Palm - 11 min walk
  • High Spirit Lounge Bar - 6 min walk
  • Bandari Grill Restaurant - 11 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4-star hotel near Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 516 square feet (48 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 516 sq ft of conference space
  • 48 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to the airport?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 7.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (17-min drive) from Coco Beach and 5.5 mi (25-min drive) from Msasani Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer free breakfast?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 4:30 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 4:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (18-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam features an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a restaurant?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is home to Kivulini, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 0.9 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

s., USA

Traveled with partner
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

AMANPREET

Business traveler
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

Business traveler
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

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

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business 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

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