Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Hotel in Dar es Salaam with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam in Kivukoni offers a convenient base with two on-site restaurants serving international cuisine and daily full breakfast. Enjoy the pool with sun loungers and umbrellas or take a short walk to the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Parking available
Breakfast included
Gym
Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Tomorrow

Oct 2 - Oct 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

34 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

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

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Satellite channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam. National Museum of Tanzania and Nyumba ya Sanaa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Askari Monument and Atiman House. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and Water World are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide

0000, Dar es Salaam, 1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022

What's nearby

Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
National Museum of Tanzania - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kariakoo Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Orchid Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬12 min walk
‪Sawasdee Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪The Palm - ‬12 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, an airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free valet parking, plus self parking (surcharge)
Limo/town car service, extended parking, and express check-out
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff

Room features

All 152 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
42-inch TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Parking included
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￥19,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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

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

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

Cribs (infant 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

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

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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel Dar es Salaam

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?

Valet parking is 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 within a 5-minute walk of Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre, and National Museum of Tanzania. Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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