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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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At Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a corner/local shop and a terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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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
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room 1 Double Bed Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room 1 Double Bed Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located near the beach, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is in Kivukoni, a neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam. National Museum of Tanzania and Nyumba ya Sanaa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Askari Monument and Atiman House. Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Map
1 Garden Avenue, PO Box 80022, Dar es Salaam, 0000

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
  • Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Grande Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Chef's Pride Restaurant
    19 min walk
  • Levant
    7 min drive
  • Urban Jiko
    4 min drive
  • Muchachos Fast Food
    4 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

  • Upscale hotel located in Kivukoni
  • At Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a corner/local shop and a terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free valet parking, plus self-parking (surcharge)
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and extended parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Room features
  • All 152 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Baraza
  • Kivulini

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (516 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 17 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Dar es Salaam have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$184, including 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.

Is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?

Valet parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam located?

Located in Kivukoni, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens, Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre and National Museum of Tanzania. Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre and Askari Monument are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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