4 stars

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

1 Garden Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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$144
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 230 reviews
230 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
Queen room
Executive room

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.
8.3
Very good rating
Based on 230 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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

Accessibility and suitability

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

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • 24hr 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
  • Trash cans
  • 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
  • Pants press
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Family friendly

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

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
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

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 center
  • Tennis
  • Squash

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

8.3
Very good
230 verified ratings
Wonderful
103
Very good
53
Good
41
Okay
12
Fair
16
Mediocre
3
Poor
2

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great service and location of the hotel, with many praising the friendly staff and serene environment. However, there were concerns regarding cleanliness, with some rooms reported to have unpleasant odors or dust. Overall, the hotel offers a good experience but could improve in maintaining cleanliness standards.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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Location

1 Garden Avenue, Dar Es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens110 yd
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre0.3 mi
  • Askari Monument0.4 mi
  • Azania Front Lutheran Church0.4 mi
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa0.5 mi
  • Atiman House0.6 mi
  • Kigamboni Ferry Terminal0.6 mi
  • St Joseph's Cathedral0.7 mi
  • Kivukoni Fish Market0.7 mi
  • Uhuru Monument1.1 mi
  • Port of Dar es Salaam1.5 mi
  • Ilala Market2.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 1:00 PM

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Essential information about Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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January
June
$163
$160
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 19% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, plan to stay on a Sunday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • How long should you stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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, 1.2 miles from the center 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 2:00 PM and check-out time is 1:00 PM 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 7.4 miles from Dar Es Salaam. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 40.9 miles from Zanzibar Intl.

  • Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

    Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam in Dar Es Salaam and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.9
1.2 mi
Dar Es Salaam
7.7 mi

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