Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.3 (444 reviews)
1 Garden Avenue , Dar es Salaam , TZ
+255 22 213 7575

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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Some reviews mentioned rooms being outdated and a bit musty.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 444 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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Robert • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • th
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kirsi • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Eliyas • solo_traveller • sa
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The Bad Smell all over.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Dhirtan Pillay • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • solo_traveller • mz
10
Vale a pena
Pros:

Afabilidade dos funcionários e a qualidade dos seus serviços

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Said • solo_traveller • om
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yande • couple • au
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
9
Très bel hôtel
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique
Entrée gérée par portique et vigiles
Chambre 203 bien vue piscine
Salle de bain ok avec douche et baignoire
Bouteilles d eau ds la chambre et réfrigérateur
Petit déjeuner gargantuesque des œufs ss toutes ses formes, des saucisses, des tomates, pommes de terre, charcuterie, fromages, yaourts, fruits , jus de fruits maison excellents thé café à table
Happy hour de 17:00 à 19:00
Repas du soir très bons
Bolt très pratique pour se déplacer

Cons:

Embrouille concernant Happy hour mais qui s est bien terminé
Personne a l entrée du restaurant un peu lunatique
Dommage qu un cappuccino n est pas pu être gratuit au petit déjeuner

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • ae
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • au
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • family_with_children • fr
9
Mémorable
Pros:

Tout le personnel, de la réception au restaurant en passant par le service des chambres et même les services annexes.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Baher • extended_group • eg
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kgwale • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Invest on good mattresses firm

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Axel • extended_group • kz
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Habinshuti • couple • ke
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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AHMAD • solo_traveller • ng
10
Quiet, serene, secure
Pros:

I love the architectural design of the hotel

Cons:

None

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Olohi • solo_traveller • ng
7
Pros:

The location was central and easily accessible from the airport, and the meals were really nice

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee