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Southern Sun Dar
Southern Sun Dar
Southern Sun Dar
Southern Sun Dar
Southern Sun Dar

Reviews of Southern Sun

Wildlife sightings and reviews

179 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Southern Sun and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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srgumins
California

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 5 Sep 2020
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Average
Service:
Average
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs P
Barcelona

"A good place for a quick stopover."

1 night Arrived 21 Feb 2020
"Clean and decent. A good place for a quick stopover" See all these reviews: 9n in Zanzibar; 5n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
M & C
London

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 19 Dec 2019
"Effective overnight hotel in Dar. Good food, pleasant bar and friendly staff." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs H
Bristol

"Good Choice For An Overnight Stop"

1 night Arrived 14 Nov 2019
"The hotel rooms were clean and well decorated and had everything we wanted for an overnight stay.

We ate dinner on the terrace overlooking the pool which was good. We had an early breakfast the following morning which had plenty of choice.

All in all a good choice for an overnight stay when coming or going to the airport." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
J&B
Wirral

"Ideal for a 1 night Stopover"

1 night Arrived 4 Nov 2019
"It took us about 45 minutes to travel to/from airport to the Southern Sun.

We arrived around 16.30 and left at 06.30 the following morning, during which time we enjoyed dinner in the restaurant, followed by a good nights sleep in the comfortable rooms. Breakfast - which is served buffet style starts from 04.00.

Highly recommend this hotel for a short stopover in Dar." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
Scotland

"Good Overnight Stay"

1 night Arrived 1 Nov 2019
"After a long and tiring journey this was a quiet and peaceful hotel to recharge our batteries.
The room was comfortable with everything you could need. There is a pleasant terrace in gardens with a swimming pool though we did not use it. We had an excellent evening meal and an early breakfast which was also excellent. All staff were pleasant and helpful.

We did attempt a stroll in the surrounding area in the early evening but there was not much to see. However there are botanical gardens next to the hotel which would be worth a visit if time allowed.

The taxi journey from and to the airport gives a glimpse of local life. A good hotel for an overnight stop but if there is a hotel nearer the airport I would be inclined to choose it." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Ms R.
San Giuliano T.

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 1 Oct 2019
"We spent only a few hours and were very tired when we got there, but we can say that the room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast good and the people friendly." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr I
Abergavenny

"One night stay at Southern Sun"

1 night Arrived 1 Oct 2019
"Suitable place for a stopover." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
J and C
Clayton

"Nice Hotel Before Safari"

1 night Arrived 17 Sep 2019
"Hotel has character for a business type hotel.

Great for pre or post safari stay. Clean, quiet room. Helpful staff and nice breakfast." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mrs J
Taunton

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 16 Sep 2019
"Had a local rather than corporate feel." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
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