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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
A business hotel on tree-lined Garden Avenue next to the Botanical Gardens, with a pool, gym, free Wi-Fi and the Baraza café, grill and bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Business hotel
- Area
- City Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- southernsun.com
Good to know
- Pool
- Gym
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour room service
- Meeting rooms
Why we recommend it
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is a mid-range business hotel on Garden Avenue, a leafy street in the city centre beside the Botanical Gardens and close to the ocean. It is part of the Southern Sun hotel group, and its calm setting and central position make it a sensible choice for both business trips and short sightseeing stays.
Rooms come in three types: standard rooms, executive rooms and suites, with views over either the Botanical Gardens or the city. The garden-facing rooms are worth requesting for the greenery and a quieter outlook. Facilities include free Wi-Fi throughout, a pool with a lounge area, a fitness centre for guests, a business centre, on-site parking and 24-hour room service. Three meeting venues cater for groups of between 10 and 100 people.
Meals are served at Baraza Café, Grill and Bar, which combines a lounge café, a bar, a show kitchen and a sun terrace. The menu draws on Tanzanian cooking with Arabic, African and Western influences, and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you do not need to leave the hotel if you arrive late or are working through the day. The dress code is smart casual.
The location is one of the best for exploring the old city on foot. The Botanical Gardens are next door and the National Museum and House of Culture is a few minutes' walk away. The Askari Monument, St Joseph's Cathedral, Azania Front Lutheran Church and the Kivukoni waterfront are all within easy reach, and the Kivukoni fish market is close enough for an early morning visit. For dinner further afield, taxis can take you to the Msasani Peninsula's restaurants, though journeys are slower at rush hour.
The hotel suits business travellers and couples who want reliable comfort without the price of the city's five-star hotels, and it also works well as a first or last night before a safari or a trip to Zanzibar. Book a garden-view room, allow plenty of time for the drive to Julius Nyerere International Airport at peak hours, and ask the hotel to arrange a licensed taxi if you need one.
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam FAQs
Where is Southern Sun Dar es Salaam?
On Garden Avenue in the city centre, next to the Botanical Gardens.
What room types are available?
Standard rooms, executive rooms and suites.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, with a poolside lounge.
Is Wi-Fi free?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Where can I eat?
At Baraza Café, Grill and Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is on-site parking.
Are there meeting rooms?
Yes. Three venues for groups of 10 to 100 people.
What is nearby?
The Botanical Gardens, the National Museum, the Askari Monument and the Kivukoni waterfront.