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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

Showing 71-80 of 179
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J & M
Portland

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 31 May 2015
"After the long trip from the western US to Dar, this was a terrific place to grab a nice meal, a little looking around, and a nice rest before setting out.

The highlight is certainly the adjacent botanical garden, and we were lucky enough to get a tour from the groundskeeper who explained everything we were seeing and even picked a couple little fruits for us.

While we weren't there long enough to take in much of the city, it was just a short walk to the water to watch the sun go down.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was great." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms S
Canada

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 23 Feb 2015
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs P
Hockley

"Nice hotel, pleasant room, slow service."

1 night Arrived 24 Jan 2015
"On arriving at Dar es Salaam we were collected by our driver and taken to the hotel. Unfortunately we arrived at the start of the afternoon rush hour so our journey to the hotel took almost an hour although it was only a short distance. The location of the hotel would be good if arriving outside rush hour times.

Once checked in we went for a snack and a drink but the service was very slow. At dinner the service was better but quite a limited menu.

Our room was comfortable and had air-conditioning.

We left early for the airport after a small breakfast." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Average
Mr & Mrs G
Newcastle

"see previos page"

1 night Arrived 10 Nov 2014
"already commented on at beginning of qu [Ed: see below]" See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Mr S
Henley

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 4 Nov 2014
"Much nicer than I expected. Great place to stay after a long flight." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mrs H
Wales

"2 nights and use of business centre"

2 nights Arrived 2 Nov 2014
"Very grand place. Good food. Excellent breakfast with lots of variety. The business centre is run by Kearsley safaris, but it was a very reasonable rate, and the man running it was helpful" See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Newcastle

"Good sleep"

1 night Arrived 28 Oct 2014
"Fine for an overnight stay. Comfortable bed, adequate bathroom etc. Staff helpful & pleasant. Good location near the sea front" See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs F
Neterlands

"Southern Sun Dar review"

1 night Arrived 23 Sep 2014
"Very welcoming comfortable and very good food. After a long journey it was a good choice.

We were only there for the night, arriving in the evening and leaving early the next morning. There was no time to explore the area." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 8n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Mrs G
Herts

"Better than expected for essential overnight"

1 night Arrived 11 Sep 2014
"After 8hours + 5hours to Dar , the 1.5hrs taxi from airport was unwelcome. Due to 'rush hour' traffic chaos no option of course, but early morning return took 20 mins! Room good and clean, luggage space for some rearrangement OK. Bath welcome. Bar food good, prompt and good value.

Note: All assessments relative to our previous experiences of accommodation of its type." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
C Plowdog
Sydney

"Entering Africa"

1 night Arrived 7 Sep 2014
"Excellent hotel. Good food, nice location but for a very short time. Staff were helpful." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 1n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
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