Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.3 (335 reviews)
1 Garden Avenue , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Room quality could be improved
Some delays in service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Rooms were very clean according to multiple reviews.
Service
8.98
Staff were very friendly and attentive, with multiple mentions of exceptional service.
Location
9.02
Great location near city center and harbor, as mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
7.47
Some reviews mentioned rooms being outdated and a bit musty.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as the pool and breakfast quality received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.46
Value for money was questioned in one review, affecting its score.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast and the restaurant received positive notes for food quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.48
A generally positive sentiment with a few notes on minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:34

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the swimming pool, gym, and business center for a well-rounded stay.

Gastronomic Delights
Experience a diverse range of cuisines at Kivulini Restaurant and Baraza Grill, Café & Bar.

Proximity to Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like South Beach and Las Vegas Casino for an unforgettable getaway.

Ready to elevate your stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam? Reserve now for a truly memorable experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: DAR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 335 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
J
Jackie • couple • gb
8
Perfect overnight stay. Good location for the train station
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful, we arrived late in the evening and left early the next morning. Ate from their BBQ, was delicious. Room clean and bed comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
J
Juliette • couple • be
8
Good!!
Pros:

Good for some nights in DES. The staff is very welcoming and available for any service. The breakfast is very good. The room and bed were comfortable. Very well located in a safe neighbourhood.

Cons:

We did not try the swimming pool because it is not exposed to the sun in the afternoon. There was a bad smell in the room when we arrived so we opened the window but that was a bad idea because humidity entered the room - the staff helped us solving the issue and with the AC it was solved in 30 minutes. Infrastructures of the bathroom were functional but could be renewed (takes lots of time to get hot water).

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • couple • ae
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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irina • couple • it
7
Pros:

Staff was kindly and welcoming the even open breakfast a bit earlier for me as I had to rush to take the ferry!

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful and green hotel in the centre of Dar!
Pros:

Wonderful hotel and gardens. Location was fantastic- and a super surprise to find that there is a gate from the hotel garden straight into the botanic gardens next door!!! Beautiful pool, and fantastic breakfast and menu

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
L
laila • couple • fr
9
Good stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

Cons:

Room was too humid

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Daan • couple • nl
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mouna • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
M
M • solo_traveller • ke
9
Pros:

部屋にバスタブがあること、朝食が美味しいこと、チェックアウトタイムを1時間延長してくれたこと

Cons:

もう少し安かったらもっと良い。

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
K
Kaganda • solo_traveller • tz
7
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Abady • couple • tz
4
Not good enough, as the washroom have problem
Pros:

The food was good , the value not same the quality

Cons:

The booking room wasn’t available when arrived

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Zelda • extended_group • za
5
Cons:

Flies everywhere

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • tz
9
Great location and very good value for money
Pros:

Breakfast is very good for Tanzanian standards. Spacious and nice location

Cons:

The service at dinner was very slow although the restaurant was virtually empty and a lot of waiters around

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ANDRE • couple • us
9
Very good experience overall, with only a minor shower delay.
Pros:

We stayed for a total of three nights and had a very good experience. The hotel is comfortable, clean, and in a convenient location. The staff were attentive and made sure everything went smoothly throughout our stay.
One small note: the shower takes a minute or two to warm up before the hot water runs consistently, but after that it works well.
The real highlight was the restaurant and bar. Both offered great food, good variety, and excellent service — a big plus to have such a reliable option right on site.
Overall, we were very satisfied and would be happy to stay here again.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Theo • solo_traveller • ke
6
Experience was not good at all
Cons:

Poor service, old property no renovations, food was not good,

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yuraz • couple • mz
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kahumbya • solo_traveller • ke
8
Awesome
Pros:

Receptionist were very friendly..Dorine/ Doris and her cileague

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Machiel • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rayan Adam • solo_traveller • nl
8
Nice stay by the water
Pros:

A really nice location by the sea. Rooms are comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and helped me change my room when I requested.

Cons:

The outdoor pool area closes in the evening. I wish at least the seating areas outdoor was accessible.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
B
Benjamin • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee