1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000
What's nearby
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Kariakoo Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Port of Dar es Salaam - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Coco Beach - 17 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 25 min drive
Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min walk
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
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
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is a great choice for a stay in Dar es Salaam. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Kivulini, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
152 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Free full breakfast 4:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 4:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Local/corner shop
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference centre (516 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Kivulini – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Baraza – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (18-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam and nearby?
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Southern Sun Dar es Salaam like?
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a short 3-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre.
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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
4/10 Fair
11 Dec 2024
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
Thierno
Thierno, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2020
very accommodating staff. Great pool and garden. Great bed. Delicious breakfast . Super clean
s.
s., 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2019
Very nice area
Excellent hotel and brilliant staff
AMANPREET
AMANPREET, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2019
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
David
David, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Nov 2019
Had a wonderful stay Hotel not far from city enjoyed our stay
Staff friendly and very helpful
Usha
Usha, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2019
Michael
Michael, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2019
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2019
It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Levers
Levers, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2019
Quiet location near work, only disadvantage for tourists would be the pool area doesn’t get much sun at all
Verified traveller
11-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Aug 2019
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2019
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2019
Holiday in Tanzania
Great hotel to stay when organizing for a safari in our of the bush or heading to Pemba or Zanzibar.
Guy
Guy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2019
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.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2019
Projeni
Projeni, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2019
Excellent food and service. The staff Really customer oriented
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2019
Very friendly like been at home...….
Derrick
Derrick, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2018
Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam Dec 2018
Very convenient. Will stay here again.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 Nov 2018
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 .