Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.3 (400 reviews)
1 Garden Avenue , Dar es Salaam , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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Some reviews mentioned rooms being outdated and a bit musty.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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 400 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
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Brett • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Nirupam • solo_traveller • in
8
Overall convenient stay
Pros:

Peaceful and nice green campus

Cons:

More options of restaurant should be available

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Friedrich • solo_traveller • de
4
Cons:

Vorsicht! Das Hotel wirbt mit Räumen, die es nicht gibt. 24 statt 34 qm große Zimmer, höchstens Balkon statt Terrasse, einfache Badewanne statt Hot Tube, Frühstück nicht im Preis inkludiert. Kein Entgegenkommen nach Reklamation. Das ist Betrug.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Wood • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Loved it

Cons:

Loved all of it

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Mehari • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, nice pool - good value all round

Cons:

Hotel feels a bit past its prime, needs some TLC

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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henry • solo_traveller • ug
6
Was a Good stay
Pros:

The food was fantastic, the chef knows what he is doing .
The room was clean

Cons:

Stuffy common area: the carpets in the lobbies / corridors had that water retention stentch

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

Everything was excellent.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Nelly • family_with_children • zm
10
It was exceptional
Pros:

Friendly stuff

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hot water shower was not working properly.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Bijura • couple • tz
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • ie
8
Good hotel
Pros:

it is a good decent hotel, food is good as well. Location is central, but a bit apart from the noise

Cons:

breakfast pretty basic, rooms need an upgrade

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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NDUWAYO MZONYA • solo_traveller • tz
9
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

There was no Dental Kit in the room

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Upendo • solo_traveller • tz
7
Pros:

The location and breakfast was fantastic.

Cons:

The room size was tsmall. Lacked modern look and amenities.. It wasn't a comfortable stay.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Bejoy • solo_traveller • zm
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Kavira • solo_traveller • ke
6
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kavira • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

J'ai aimé le service de réception

Cons:

Cleaning,il venait en retard

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Rajani • solo_traveller • gb
6
I will only stay there again if I dont find another hotel in Dar
Pros:

The breakfast was fine, except for guests having their speakers on constantly, which made us hear their conversations. It's supposed to be peaceful at that time, but staff couldn't tell others that they needed to be courteous to other Guests.

Cons:

I don't think Southern Sun offers value for money., The rooms are small, and I would have extended my stay by another 3-4 weeks, which I did to another Hotel nearby. The Duty manager wasn't concerned that I moved out.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Kamukama • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Cleanest

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Rajani • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee