Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
Upscale Dar es Salaam hotel in Kivukoni with 2 restaurants

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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

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

0000, Dar es Salaam, 1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022
  • Popular LocationDar es Salaam Botanical Gardens1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKFC5 min walk
  • Popular LocationDar Es Salaam Central Station8 min drive
  • AirportDar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dar es Salaam

Located near the beach, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam. National Museum of Tanzania and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kivukoni Fish Market and Kariakoo Market. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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

Upscale hotel located in Kivukoni
At Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Enjoy international cuisine and more at the two onsite restaurants. 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 an elevator
Room features
All 152 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Baraza
  • Kivulini

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

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 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 10 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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