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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $157
$129 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Tanzania
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Askari Monument
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room

  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room, Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, Smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Smoking, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

A stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam places you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, steps from Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and 3 minutes by foot from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from National Museum of Tanzania and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jahazi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪High Spirit Lounge Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Kivulini, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 4:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Dar es Salaam? This hotel has 516 square feet (48 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 4:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 4:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Kivulini - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Baraza - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 4:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baraza
  • Kivulini

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikodimos

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find for the value. The staff treated us very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Good choice for Dar. The service was quite good as was the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thierno

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gökhan Berk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tesis genel olarak çok düzenli, temiz ve güvenliydi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

s.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Levers

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service. The staff Really customer oriented
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly like been at home...….
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam Dec 2018

Very convenient. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended remote business POP

Great positioning and more than suitable point-of-presence from which to conduct business and entertain guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay and great service

I had a lovely stay at the Southern Sun. The service is terrific, very friendly, great cleaning. The breakfast is SO delicious. And, they are close to shops, and also the board walk along Barack Obama Rd for sunset runs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Day Room Layover

I came after a safari and trip to Zanzibar while waiting for my international flight home. It was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018