Southern Sun Dar es Salaam completes $4.2-million refurbishment

6 Sep 2016

At a cost of approximately $4.2-million, The Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel has just completed a major refurbishment of all 152 en-suite rooms. Tsogo Sun collaborated with Blacksmith Interior Inspiration, a well-known industry-experienced interior designing outfit, to ensure that the designs of the bedrooms were practical and combined global hotel design trends and standards with local market requirements.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam completes $4.2-million refurbishment

Cognisant of the city’s tropical climatic conditions, typified by hot and humid weather throughout much of the year, the refurbishment aimed for a modern, light feel involving a complete redecoration and replacement of furniture, drapes, lighting, amenities and the addition of new timber-looking floors that better suits the city’s very humid conditions. Additionally, all rooms were fitted with upgraded air-conditioning units and the associated chilled water pipework and insulation were refurbished.

Located in the heart of the city, the Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel is just 14 kilometres from the airport, is in close proximity to the Diplomatic Quarter and Corporate market locations, is adjacent to the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, and offers various leisure experiences. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers alike.

The hotel’s newly refurbished en-suite guest rooms cater to the needs of the modern traveller, including elegant decor, comfortable desks, and of course, complimentary Wi-Fi. In-room amenities include new 42” Smart TVs and a mini bar fridge as standard to all rooms. A fully-equipped business centre and modern conference room offers a range of services and equipment for hosting meetings.

Executive room

Additionally, leisure travellers have come to appreciate and enjoy the benefits of Southern Sun Dar es Salaam. The hotel is not only well placed geographically for stay-overs on the way to and from Tanzania's numerous tourist destinations, but is the perfect destination from where guests can explore the best attractions Dar es Salaam has to offer.

The on-site travel centre will see to all travel needs - a day at the zoo, a boat ride to Bongoyo and Mbudya or tours to Zanzibar or any of Tanzania’s National Parks. Beach lovers will delight at the nearby South Beach, with its pristine, powdery white sand and crystal clear waters and the Slipway Craft Market is perfect for picking up local crafts, artwork, carvings, materials and trinkets.