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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby lounge
Aerial view
Food and drink
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000
  • Place, Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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

Executive Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam places you in the centre of Dar es Salaam, steps from Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and within a short 5-minute stroll of Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The restaurant, Kivulini, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 516 square feet (48 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Kivukoni hotel include National Museum of Tanzania and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Samaki Samaki - City Center (Diamond Plaza) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Palm - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. 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 centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 516 square feet (48 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (516 square foot 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yep, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has free valet parking. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

The closest beach to Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is Coco Beach (5.3 km).

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Southern Sun Dar es Salaam a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 4:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, only service animals are allowed.