Reviews of Southern Sun

"No non smoking rooms available upon check in.
Rooms were good and clean and the a/c was very efficient.
Good bathrooms.
Changed momey here but could only change 100usd" See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar

"Considering it was just a "stop over", the Southern Sun was very welcoming.

Perhaps Mondays are not a good day in Dar as some things were off the menu, but enough alternatives not to be too disappointed. The traffic (makes the UK look good!) meant that the transfer was an hour from the airport, but only 10 mins or so early morning for the BA flight.

Would use the hotel again without hesitation. Friendly staff and comfortable hotel." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania

"The room was very small and smelled dank. The bathroom was however clean and well equipped. Supper on the outside terrace was OK, not a great option.

Breakfast next morning was good, with fresh eggs available.

We only stayed here because there was a possibility we might have been unable to get a visa before arriving in Tanzania. In the event we had already got the visas. The short drive from the airport to hotel took more than an hour in dreadful traffic. When we arrived we asked when we should be collected to return to the airport the next (Saturday) morning. We were told by the driver we neede to allow 2 hours to drive there. This was repeated by the hotel. In fact it took us 20 minutes. Had they not realised it was a weekend? So we arrived ludicrously early for our short flight.

Having spoken to other travellers who had to get visas at Dar airport it does not seem to be a particularly long process, and another time I would prefer to risk that than spend a night in such accomodation." See all these reviews: 7n in Zanzibar; 1n in Tanzania

"Lastly, the hotel for our final nights stay was first class and very much appreciated by all the party.

Excellent. Just what we needed." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania

"A comfy hotel ,very helpful staff, and a good place to spend our last night." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania

"Fine for one night. Very busy in bar & restaurant, with lots of locals presumably due to keen pricing." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania

"An excellent business hotel, ideal for an overnight stop before an early flight.

Comfortable, well appointed room, excellent breakfast. Evening meal was first class and very reasonable, as was the wine." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania

"Rather difficult to comment on all the facilities as I was just staying the night.

However the room, breakfast, & service were excellent." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda

"Only stayed there overnight." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar

"Breakfast was available from 4.30 am despite information in room saying it was later." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania