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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

1 Garden Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
See location+255 222 137 575
From
S$ 181
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rate per night

8.1
Very good
based on 247 reviews
247 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
S$ 181
Queen room
S$ 209
Executive room
S$ 280
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Overview

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is situated in the centre of Dar es Salaam city bordering the Botanical Gardens and diplomatic offices. It features a swimming pool, gym and a business centre. Each individually decorated room at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is air-conditioned. It comes equipped with a minibar, TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower. The Kivulini Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool and the Botanical Gardens. The Baraza Grill, Café & Bar serves a combination of Swahili and continental cuisine. For relaxation, South Beach is situated 4 km away on the southern coast of Dar es Salaam and Las Vegas Casino is 2 km from the property. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Julius Nyerere International Airport is situated 18 km away.
8.1
Very good rating
Based on 247 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Tue 23-9
Wed 24-9
Executive room
bed type unknown
S$ 280
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
S$ 209
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
S$ 241
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
S$ 250
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
S$ 181
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
S$ 184
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
S$ 192
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee shop
  • Free parking
  • Business centre

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Golf
  • Table tennis

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis
  • Squash

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

8.1
Very good
247 verified ratings
Wonderful
109
Very good
58
Good
43
Okay
14
Fair
16
Mediocre
3
Poor
4

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and friendly, helpful staff. Many mentioned the cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of the food, particularly in the restaurant. However, some guests expressed concerns about safety and the value for money, with a few noting issues with room amenities and services.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
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Location

1 Garden Avenue, Dar Es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens100 m
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre0.6 km
  • Askari Monument0.7 km
  • Azania Front Lutheran Church0.7 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa0.7 km
  • Atiman House1 km
  • Kigamboni Ferry Terminal1 km
  • St Joseph's Cathedral1.1 km
  • Kivukoni Fish Market1.1 km
  • Uhuru Monument1.8 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam2.3 km
  • Ilala Market3.8 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 13:00

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FAQs when booking at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

  • Where is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam located?

    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is located at 1 Garden Avenue, 1.9 km from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens is the closest landmark to Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 13:00 at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

  • Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer free parking?

    Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers free parking.

  • How far is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam from the airport?

    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 12.4 km from Dar Es Salaam. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 65.9 km from Zanzibar Intl.

  • Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

    Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has a pool on-site.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
1.9 km
Dar Es Salaam
12.4 km

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