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Hotel Southern Sun Dar es Salaam (formerly Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam)

1 Garden Avenue , Dar Es Salaam, 80022 (show map)

8.1

Very good

199 verified reviews

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Hotel 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.

Formerly Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam

Before June 2019 Southern Sun Dar es Salaam was known as Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam

Rooms List

Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

This air-conditioned room has a garden view and comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower.

Executive Double Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

This air-conditioned room has a garden view and comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower.

Standard Queen Room, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room offers a hot tub. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

The pool with a view and hot tub are the standout features of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as this twin room features a hot tub. Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Executive Room King Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

The pool with a view and hot tub are the special features of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Squash, Table tennis, Tennis court

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Shops
Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Allergy-free room, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Alarm clock, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Cable Channels, City view, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Electric kettle, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Hot Tub, Hypoallergenic, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing Facilities, Landmark view, Laptop safe, Linen, Minibar, Pool view, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Slippers, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by lift, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 14 Sep 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 13:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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8.1

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199 verified reviews

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TARIEL

“Very good”

10.0

29 Aug 2025

Amazing Hotel in Dar Es Salam. Location is near to city center. Very kind and friendly staff. Probably best restaurant in city. Hotel Bar offered “happy hours 50% discounts” every evening. Especially good as bussines trip hotel.

Victoria

“Overall great hotel and I will definitely return”

9.0

12 Aug 2025

The hotel is located away from the busy centre. High security and felt very safe. Staff very professional and friendly. Food was exceptional. Highly recommended

TARIEL

“Good”

7.0

28 Jul 2025

Location is very close to embassy’s main district. Staff is helpful and food is very tasty in restaurant.

TARIEL

“Very good”

8.0

28 Jul 2025

Good hotel, with very welcome staff. Restaurant probably best in town .

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Hotel Southern Sun Dar es Salaam (formerly Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam)

1 Garden Avenue , Dar Es Salaam, 80022 (show map)

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Formerly Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam

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Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Executive Double Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Executive Room King Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

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Formerly Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam

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Rooms List

Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Executive Double Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room Pool Facing - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Executive Room King Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

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