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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam · Tanzania

Garden Avenue, 1View location

8.8/10Excellent127 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

This hotel is located at the heart of Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam. lying close to the Botanical Gardens and the diplomatic offices. Guests will find themselves within easy access of a wealth of attractions in the area.

A wide range of shopping, dining and cultural venues can be found nearby. The hotel appeals to discerning business and leisure travellers alike. The guest rooms are superbly designed, offering a peaceful, relaxed setting in which to work and rest in comfort.

Featuring a range of exemplary facilities and services, this hotel delivers the utmost in comfort and convenience, complemented by impeccable attention to detail and warm hospitality.

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A stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam places you in the heart of Dar es Salaam, steps from Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and 3 minutes by foot from Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre.

This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from National Museum of Tanzania and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre. Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Dar es Salaam?

This hotel has 516 square feet (48 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person

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

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Tanzania 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Askari Monument 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Azania Front Lutheran Church 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kivukoni Fish Market 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Atiman House 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Le Grande Casino 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
St Joseph's Cathedral 1.7 km / 1 mi
The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Uhuru Monument 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vijana Mall 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Kariakoo Market 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2001
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2016
  • Number of floors (main building): 6
  • Single rooms: 108
  • Double rooms: 31
  • Junior suites: 1
  • Suites: 1
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • Diners Club
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  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Airport
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room: 1
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Conference hostess
  • Secretarial serviceExtra charge
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Hot breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Fitness
  • SafariExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

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  • Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 34 m²DBT.QN

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    34 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.QN

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Smoke detector
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Safe
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Balcony
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE POOL VIEWDOUBLE • POOL VIEWDBL.VP

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    DOUBLE POOL VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    POOL VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.VP

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 34 m²DBL.ST
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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    34 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Smoke detector
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN TWO BEDROOMSTWIN • TWO BEDROOMS • 1 Bedroom • 34 m²TWN.B2

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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    TWIN TWO BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    34 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.B2

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Smoke detector

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

8.8
Excellent
127 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Victoria
Best hotel in Dar-es-Salaam. Friendly staff, brilliant breakfast. Very safe and great security. 5minutes to Zanzibar Ferry. Highly recommended...
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Humberto
Good option for Dar Es Salam
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Lee
A great find for the value. The staff treated us very well.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2025
Peter
Good choice for Dar. The service was quite good as was the restaurant.
Business
4/10
Poor
11 Dec 2024
Thierno

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
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Nikodimos
Very good business hotel
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2020
s.
very accommodating staff. Great pool and garden. Great bed. Delicious breakfast . Super clean
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2019
AMANPREET

Very nice area

Excellent hotel and brilliant staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2019
David
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
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2019
Usha
Had a wonderful stay Hotel not far from city enjoyed our stay
Staff friendly and very helpful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2019
Levers
It is closer to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Quiet location near work, only disadvantage for tourists would be the pool area doesn’t get much sun at all
Business
4/10
Poor
07 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
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.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2019
Guy

Holiday in Tanzania

Great hotel to stay when organizing for a safari in our of the bush or heading to Pemba or Zanzibar.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2019
Cynthia

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.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent food and service. The staff Really customer oriented
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2019
Derrick
Very friendly like been at home...….
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Southern Sun Dar Es Salaam Dec 2018

Very convenient. Will stay here again.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Nov 2018
Jessica

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 .
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2018
Steven

Recommended remote business POP

Great positioning and more than suitable point-of-presence from which to conduct business and entertain guests.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2018
Elizabeth

Lovely stay and great service

I had a lovely stay at the Southern Sun. The service is terrific, very friendly, great cleaning. The breakfast is SO delicious. And, they are close to shops, and also the board walk along Barack Obama Rd for sunset runs.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Day Room Layover

I came after a safari and trip to Zanzibar while waiting for my international flight home. It was perfect for my needs.
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2018
Verified traveler

Awesome stay

Great!
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2018
Sean
After a brief 2 night stay in the Southern Sun Dar es Salaam, I would definitely recommend the hotel as great place to stay if you in Dar Es Salaam for business.

On my request the hotel arranged for me to be collected from the airport by taxi quite late in the evening. Check in was quick and easy, and I was most impressed that there were no additional questions or queries about my booking and prepayment through Hotel.com.

The room and bathroom were well maintained, neat and clean.

WiFi and TV channels worked well.

Hot water to shower was not a problem.

The resturant and food was of a high standard, as was the breakfast serviced in the morning.

The hotel is well positioned and relatively close to most business areas including the CBD, however traffic is heavy during peak hours and needs to be considered when setting meeting times.

Overall good experience, will definitely stay in this hotel on my next business trip.

8/10
Excellent
27 May 2018
Nhan
Staff were very helpful and accommodating.
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2018
Verified traveler
Gave me a very late check out. Very accomodating
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2018
RAFI

had a wonderful stay because of the staff

greta location for the conference center, (next door) but with no view. great hospitality, great staff, didnt have a request that hasnt been answered- not the best for a familly vacation but for sure I would come again for business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
Comfortable and convenient hotel particularly for business travelers. The quality and selection of food was great. They even have good vegetarian options.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2018
Suzanne
Great hotel. Only stayed one night (as planned) but managed to have 2 meals which were excellent. Just wish it had a spa.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2017
Julie

Small nice hotel.

This hotel is small but very good. Breakfast buffet was great, staff very friendly, always smiling and ready to help. Nice small pool, good restaurant. Really enjoyed my stay.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Clean, well maintained, good food, nice staff

Good location.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2017
Barbara
The hotel has a nice patio and pool but unfortunately the pool was too cold for swimming despite the hot air temp. There was a direct entrance to the Botanical Garden next door and a great array of bird life and bats on the premises to observe as wildlife. Restaurant and bar were great
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2017
RAJKUMAR
Not that satisfactory...!!
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Average Hotel Quality

Hotel quality was average. I did expect it to be much nicer based on price and photos shown on expedia. I would say that this hotel should be priced around $70/night based on quality especially when compared to other hotels in the U.S. which would have much higher maintenance costs.
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2016
sabir

Not customer friendly

Management was not flexible when I had a genuine issue and instead penalized me for my mistake after reserving over 30 nights with them.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2016
XIN

Hotel of the choice in DAR

Generally very good stay there and the price is reasonable. The restaurant offers excellent food with good service.
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2016
Apaisaria

Short stay

Staff are excellent, very helpful. Hotel in very convenient location.

Only downside is that the place is swarming with 'ladies if the night like a red light district' in the bar and restaurant in the evening.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Quiet and comfortable

Great hotel for business. Excellent Internet services with native IPv6 (next-gen Internet numbering system). Was revamping restaurant area when I was there so it was a little noisy but otherwise great. Would definitely recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Hotel and staff were excellent.

The hotel staff are very friendly and accommodating and always makes one feel welcome.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2016
Scott

Quiet friendly clean very modern hotel

Very nice new lovely lobby and extra friendly staff. Room excellent new very clean and beautiful setting garden in back. Area is not safe to walk around in at night.
Not much to do right there except stay in the hotel but vety close tp downtown and close to the ocean but again nothing to see or really do at the ocean there?
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2015
Verified traveler
comfortable respite from the chaos of the city - easy walking distace to the National museum and cathedrals, short taxi ride to other sites
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2015
Jo

Excellent 4* class Hotel, well located

I had all the services expoected from a 4 stars class hotel, and more. size of the room, Service, cleanliness, equipment, choice of meals for breeakfast and a good restaurant. One thing though, restaurant personnel wants to clean your my too fast and serve you more drinks. Kind of pressure sales I dont like.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2015
Huseyin

Dar Southern Sun

When I checked in, I was invited to a house party which I was told that it has
been going on every Wednesday. That was
really a nice taken very seriously by the hotel staff. Thanks the hotel manegement
for keeping up this hotel cheerful.
The rest is usual Southern Sun treat meeting travellers' expectations.
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

OK Hotel

Descent hotel, value for money OK for Dar, rooms are however very small.
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Very comfortable stay.

Hotel driver did not meet me at airport as planned, which was very disappointing. Otherwise, very comfortable stay. Service was excellent and nice location for business purposes. Thank you.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2015
Shubhra

Excellent choice for Business trips

The horel is well located and has very good customer service. Grwat choice for a business trip.
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2015
Malcolm

Good stay

Friendly staff, good food. Many thanks
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2015
Sylvie

Very good hotel in Dar es salaam

I would definitely recommend this hotel.
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2015
Verified traveler

Poor Security

Will never stay there again. Issues with unwanted guests coming to rooms and alarm going off early for no reason and for the price not worth it. You can stay elsewhere for better price and get more value. Rooms were not clean and not kept up. I will never stay there again. Please note that if you want a review please not require so much detail.

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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Garden Avenue, 1, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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