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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Property class: 4
4-star hotel in Kivukoni

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A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.
A large, historic building with a central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A cozy indoor seating area with wicker chairs and a red sofa, a bar in the background, and a large window with blinds.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating area, and multiple balconies.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000
  • Place, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Tanzania
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Dar es Salaam

City center stay.A stay at this Kivukoni hotel places you steps from Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. National Museum of Tanzania and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Tanzania - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Askari Monument - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palm Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪AlBasha Lebanese Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bandari Grill Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Level 8 Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Akemi Revolving Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

4-star hotel in Kivukoni
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 516 square feet (48 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dar es Salaam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 516 sq ft of conference space
  • 48 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is 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

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to the airport?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 7.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $155, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam.

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (6-min drive) from Coco Beach and 4.4 mi (29-min drive) from Kijiji Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Grande Casino (18-min walk) and Sea Cliff Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

This hotel offers free valet parking. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam features an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a restaurant?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is home to Kivulini, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam to downtown Dar es Salaam?

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is 0.9 mi away from Dar es Salaam.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option for Dar Es Salam
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good business hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find for the value. The staff treated us very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good choice for Dar. The service was quite good as was the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor value for money

This hotel had been closed for several years and it is at proximity with my business place in Dar es Salam i was therefore eager to be able to finally go there ... but i was so happy that this was just for one night as I could not stand an additional day ...honestly very poor value for money ... i can t understand how u can close for two years and not revamp the hotel fully ...this is like cleaning a old hotel with no new tech or anything , noisy AC , very humid
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
H it ion limpia personal muy bueno
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Dar-es-Salaam. Friendly staff, brilliant breakfast. Very safe and great security. 5minutes to Zanzibar Ferry. Highly recommended...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tesis genel olarak çok düzenli, temiz ve güvenliydi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating staff. Great pool and garden. Great bed. Delicious breakfast . Super clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr gut gelegenes Hotel in sicherer Umgebung. Sehr sauber, große Zimmer, gute Ausstattung. Sehr abwechslungsreiches Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice area

Excellent hotel and brilliant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They welcome you during check in with a bottle of cold water. Breakfast is excellent and includes fresh coconut juice as well as other standard items. Very nice veranda for informal meetings near the pool. Pick up and drop from airport was very efficient. The park next door is an amazing place - must be enjoyed. Altogether a relaxing and efficient stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay Hotel not far from city enjoyed our stay Staff friendly and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service
It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location near work, only disadvantage for tourists would be the pool area doesn’t get much sun at all
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, situated perfectly for both meeting with business partners and government
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly service. Cleanliness is OK. However the hotel is being refurbished in spite of the need for a full renovation. Doesn't comply with a 4 star hotel by Southern Sun. Serious issue with ventilation as the main lobby and restaurant area smell like fish. Corridors and rooms smell fungus, and I had to keep the room window open all the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday in Tanzania

Great hotel to stay when organizing for a safari in our of the bush or heading to Pemba or Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel all the time, and the Southern Sun is by far my favorite hotel. The staff treat you like family. The food is great. The rooms are very nice, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and friendly.

This is a very friendly and nice hotel. The rooms are modern, very comfortable and clean with good Wi-Fi and TV with decent channels. The best surprise of this hotel was the excellent restaurant for dinner. The menu was diverse and food was excellent and beautiful presentation. High compliments to the dinner chef. I had an Indian dinner that was exquisite and grilled fish dinner special that was cooked to perfection. I also appreciated that they let me extend my check out time since my flight wasn’t until later. They were so friendly about it all. The pool area is pleasant and the garden next door offers a nice walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service. The staff Really customer oriented
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly like been at home...….
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam Dec 2018

Very convenient. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place

Good large hotel in the downtown area, excellent breakfast in the morning. Close to the botanical gardens, which is nice. Clean, a bit old fashioned .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018