Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is a hotel that generally receives positive reviews from its guests. Based on user feedback, people appreciate its commendable services and facilities, making it a preferred accommodation for both business and tourism in the city. With a mix of modern amenities and attentive staff, it stands as a notable option for travelers seeking comfort and convenience in Dar es Salaam.
1/5
Safety index
51 out of 100
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Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
8.6
(103 ratings)
Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania -
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210 m Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
350 m National Museum of Tanzania
1.5 km Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Location: Central and convenient for exploring the city.
- Staff: Friendly and attentive service from the staff.
- Breakfast: A wide variety of options and high-quality food.
- Rooms: Clean, spacious, and well-maintained.
- Amenities: Excellent amenities including a swimming pool and fitness center.
Area for improvement
- Price: Some guests find the hotel to be on the expensive side.
- Wi-Fi: Issues with Wi-Fi connectivity and speed have been mentioned.
- Noise: Noise from nearby areas can sometimes be a problem.
- Booking: Guests have experienced difficulties with booking and reservation accuracy.
- Parking: Limited parking space available.
Amenities
Babysitting
Extra beds/cribs
Grocery/Convenience store
Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
Room service
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8.6RateScore
Total 103 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
8.6
expedia
103 Reviews
8.6 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 152
Number of floors 5
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 2001
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
14Download
29Upload
32Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
63 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
31 out of 100
Unsafe
Dar es-Salaam safety index
51
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
51 out of 100
Women safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
33
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
75
Property safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
26
Political safety
Unsafe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
30
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
41
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
57
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
57 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
62
Mugging or robbery 62/100
Car theft 44/100
Car break-ins 70/100
Home break-ins 56/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
57
Physical attacks 50/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 32/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
60
Insult or harassment in public 42/100
Corruption or bribery 84/100
Drug problem 49/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.2 - $0.5
Coffee
$0.7 - $4.7
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$0.9 - $3.6
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.2 - $0.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.1 - $1.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$16.3 - $36.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3.6 - $10.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$5.4 - $9
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.2 - $0.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$4.5 - $54.2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.9 - $1.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$10.8 - $10.8
Fitness club, monthly fee
$18.1 - $72.3
Weather In Dar es-Salaam
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°F
Precipitation In Dar es-Salaam
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Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome