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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4.0 star property
Dar es Salaam hotel with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
Food and drink
Lobby lounge
In the heart of Kivukoni, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers an inviting stay with a full breakfast and international cuisine at two on-site restaurants. Relax by the pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas or explore the nearby Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000

What's nearby

  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kariakoo Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Dar es Salaam - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 29 min drive
  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Citrus Bar & Pool - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Samaki Samaki - City Center (Diamond Plaza) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Orchid Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Palm - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is a great choice for a stay in Dar es Salaam. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Kivulini, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 152 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Shopping center shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 4:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 4:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (516 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Kivulini - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Baraza - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Dar es Salaam Southern Sun
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Hotel Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there's free valet parking. Parking spots may be limited. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Grande Casino (18-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam and nearby?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Southern Sun Dar es Salaam like?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a short 3-minute walk from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and 10 minutes' walk from Askari Monument.

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