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
Mr & Mrs L
Devon
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 24 Oct 2009
"Only arrived late at night and left early next day so can not comment fully but the breakfast was very good."
See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Mr & Mrs P
Kensington
"One night in Southern Sun hotel"
1 night Arrived 24 Oct 2009
"We spent only the last night on this hotel before our next early morning flight. We don't have comments on it as we only had dinner in the hotel and left the next morning.
We would have preferred to spend this last night in another hotel because this one was very expensive, and that would have reduced the price a little. But that was our mistake because we did not comment on this last night, as we were concentrated in the safari and Mafia Island planning." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
We would have preferred to spend this last night in another hotel because this one was very expensive, and that would have reduced the price a little. But that was our mistake because we did not comment on this last night, as we were concentrated in the safari and Mafia Island planning." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Ms ES
Hornsea
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 19 Oct 2009
"Nice hotel, no hesitation in recommending it,"
See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr G & Ms P
Hampshire
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) revie"
1 night Arrived 12 Sep 2009
"Service and food rating was based only for restaurant staff. Front of the house hotel staff were very gracious."
See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Poor
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Average
Mr B & Ms M
Kent
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 7 Sep 2009
"The staff were very helpful. The location is not especially good as there did not appear to be anything locally to walk to in the day time, with the location better suited for business people. The room was very average, I would imagine it was more then suitable for a business person.
With it being located so close to the airport I can well understand why it is a reaonsable option for a last night stay before returning home the next day. Mind you with so little to see or do locally the last day can drag some what, especially as we got there at midday. The lunch and dinner menu in the restaurant did not seem expecially varied with the Lunch we had being of average quality. The morning buffet was very good in terms of variety.
I am going to give it an "Average", although for Tanzania it may be worth of a "Good" but I do not have the knowledge of other hotels to make a fair comparison for the price." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
With it being located so close to the airport I can well understand why it is a reaonsable option for a last night stay before returning home the next day. Mind you with so little to see or do locally the last day can drag some what, especially as we got there at midday. The lunch and dinner menu in the restaurant did not seem expecially varied with the Lunch we had being of average quality. The morning buffet was very good in terms of variety.
I am going to give it an "Average", although for Tanzania it may be worth of a "Good" but I do not have the knowledge of other hotels to make a fair comparison for the price." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Ms S & Mr A
New York
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 5 Aug 2009
"Didn't end up going there, spent an extra night at Pole Pole."
See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 2n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
C family
Shrewsbury
"Smart and confortable hotel with character"
1 night Arrived 4 Aug 2009
"Really liked this smart hotel in the middle of Dar.
Staff were very friendly and helpful and we would have liked to stay longer!" See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 4n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya; 1n in Tanzania
Staff were very friendly and helpful and we would have liked to stay longer!" See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 4n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya; 1n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Maningtree
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 18 Jul 2009
"Limited menu but well prepared and not overcooked."
See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
The E family
Carlisle
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 16 Jul 2009
"Good hotel for a night or two's stay - clean, comfortable, and an excellent and good value restaurant"
See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
UK
"Southern Sun (formerly the Holiday Inn) review"
1 night Arrived 6 Jul 2009
"We only had an overnight stop, arriving in the evening and leaving early the next morning. We were tired from the flights and just needed to crash out.
The room was comfortable and we ate in the restaurant which was very good." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
The room was comfortable and we ate in the restaurant which was very good." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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