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    Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

    790 reviews
    #4 of 102 Hotels in Dar es Salaam
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    Garden Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    011 255 22 213 7575
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      Southern Sun Dar-Es-Salaam offers the best of all worlds with excellent facilities and within walking distance of the city centre. It is situated in a quiet part of town, close to the sea, next door to the Botanical Gardens and numerous diplomatic missions. The Hotel was recently awarded Silver status by the Heritage Environmental rating program in recognition of our commitment to reducing the Hotels environmental impact. A free Wi-Fi service is offered throughout the building.
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      Dar Es Salaam Intl Airport8 mi
      Kisauni Airport41 mi
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      Reviewed 5 days ago
      Excellent

      I always look forward to staying in your hotel. The standard is excellent and has been well maintained.It compares favorably with world class hotels anywhere in the world. A home away from home for every all.

      Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
      Date of stay: December 2018
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      Hotel's Favorite
      Reviewed February 21, 2018
      Fantastic personel, very nice and clean all over. Quiet area

      I can only give this Hotel my warmest and best recommendations. From the moment we entered the hotel, we were met by very warmly and kind people, from the doormen to the housekeeper, from the frontdesk, to the staff in the restaurant. from the leaders...More

      Date of stay: February 2018
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      Response from Michael P, General Manager at Southern Sun Dar es SalaamResponded March 1, 2018

      Dear Dorthe E Thank you so much for your lovely comments regarding your recent stay at Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Sun Dar es...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Quick overnight transitting through DAR

      I only had a few hours between flights where I needed somewhere to lay my head and shower. The drive from DAR took only 15 minutes but it was late night and no traffic - may take an hour during day. Hotel was clean and...More

      Date of stay: November 2018
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      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Super

      From arrival, check in, room & room service, breakfast, dinner they were really good. Special mention goes to Sefu,Mongi & team, Israel & team, Mercy & team (laundry) & the hospitality team. conveniently located

      Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
      Date of stay: November 2018
      Thank Venture25242511485
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Return visit

      Once again I enjoyed my stay at Southern Sun. I was especially grateful with the prompt medical assistance I received through the help from Reception. I look forward to my next stay in Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

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      Date of stay: October 2018
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      December 21, 2017|
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      Response from Michael P | Property representative |
      Thank you for contacting Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. All major credit cards are accepted. Kind regards, Michael Phillipson General Manager
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      Mostly it is reliable and the signal is strong enough for calls, video chats, etc.
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      March 20, 2017|
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      Response from Michael P | Property representative |
      Thank you for contacting us. Yes we do have these facilities available. We offer valet services as well as irons and ironing boards which can be delivered to your room. Kind regards, Michael Phillipson General Manager
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      "Glimpses from the sea on the top (5th floor)"
      Am0l0N
      Oct 3, 2018
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      "Our room had a nice city view and was very quiet"
      kathleenmW5431SR
      Jun 19, 2018
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      "try rooms far from the conference center"
      rafir47
      Apr 29, 2018
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      "Det var generelt et stille kvarter, i gåafstand til centrum, så tror ikke der er problemer med støj nogen..."
      dorthee940
      Feb 21, 2018
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      PRICE RANGE
      $168 - $226 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      ALSO KNOWN AS
      southern sun dar es salaam hotel dar es salaamholiday inn dar es salaam
      FORMERLY KNOWN AS
      Holiday Inn
      LOCATION
      TanzaniaDar Es Salaam RegionDar es Salaam
      NUMBER OF ROOMS
      152
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