The Southern Sun hotel is an attractive hotel close to the centre of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The hotel is well placed for guests who might be en route to a safari holiday or to the beautiful white sand beaches of coastal Tanzania. It is the ideal stopover for a night or two to relax before heading onwards or home. The Southern Sun is just a 30 minute drive from Dar es Salaam airport and near to the ferry terminal for departures to the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar, as well as South Beach with access to the islands of Mbudya and Bongoyo, ideal for a day trip.

Well located to explore the city, the Southern Sun is set amidst beautiful gardens and an oasis in the city. The Botanical Gardens of Dar es Salam are close by and some of the hotel rooms have views of these. There are 152 rooms in total at the hotel ranging from standard rooms to executive rooms or spacious suites with lounge areas.

The Southern Sun has a relaxed and laid back atmosphere whilst offering modern amenities. The facilities are good, there is a swimming pool and lovely terrace and outdoor pool deck, a fitness room and an in-house restaurant and bar. The Baraza café, grill and bar is well-known for providing delicious food making the most of the beautiful seafood and fragrant spices that are found locally. There are also tempting cocktails to enjoy by the swimming pool.