Keep Up To Date With Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg, Thursday, 6 February 2025 – Southern Sun has once again showcased its commitment to excellence in hospitality, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards.

This year, an impressive 42 of the group’s properties have been recognised, achieving outstanding guest feedback over the past three years.

The Booking.com Traveller Review Awards are a hallmark of quality and service, celebrating properties that have consistently delivered exceptional experiences. To qualify, a property must maintain an average review score of at least 8.0, based on guest ratings published between 1 December 2021 and 30 November 2024. Southern Sun’s continued success in these awards is a testament to its unwavering focus on guest satisfaction and service excellence.

Award-Winning Southern Sun Hotels and Resorts
The following Southern Sun properties were recognised in the 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards:

• 54 on Bath
• Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
• Beverly Hills
• Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre
• InterContinental OR Tambo Airport
• Mount Grace Hotel & Spa
• Paradise Sun
• Sandton Sun & Towers
• Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
• Southern Sun Cape Sun
• Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
• Southern Sun de Wagen
• Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
• Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton
• Southern Sun Katherine Street
• Southern Sun Mbombela
• Southern Sun Newlands
• Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
• Southern Sun Rosebank
• Southern Sun Sandton
• Southern Sun The Cullinan
• Southern Sun The Marine
• Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
• Drakensberg Sun Resort
• Pine Lake Resort
• Riverside Sun
• Sabi River Sun Resort
• Tete Ferry Sun
• The Edward
• SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
• SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
• Garden Court Hatfield
• Garden Court Kings Beach
• Garden Court Kitwe
• Garden Court Morningside Sandton
• Garden Court Mthatha
• Garden Court Polokwane
• Garden Court Sandton City
• Garden Court uMhlanga
• Garden Court Victoria Junction
• StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
• StayEasy Lusaka
• StayEasy Maputo
• StayEasy Mbombela
• SUN1 Port Elizabeth

Southern Sun CEO, Marcel von Aulock, expressed his pride in the group’s achievements, stating, “These awards reflect Southern Sun’s commitment to hospitality excellence and recognise the unwavering dedication of our staff, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver world-class hospitality. We are incredibly grateful to our guests for their trust and feedback, and we remain committed to providing exceptional experiences across all our properties”

The 2025 awards reinforce Southern Sun’s position as a leading hospitality provider across South Africa, Africa, and the Middle East. Many of its hotels and resorts have shown consistent year-on-year improvements, demonstrating the group’s investment in service, comfort, and guest satisfaction.

A Mark of Trust for Travellers
As the travel industry grows increasingly competitive, the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards serve as a valuable guide for travellers seeking high-quality accommodations backed by genuine guest experiences. Southern Sun’s hotels and resorts continue to set the benchmark for exceptional stays, whether for business travel, luxury escapes or family-friendly destinations.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Reopens After Four-Year Hiatus with a Modern Refresh.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 21 October 2024 – Southern Sun is pleased to announce the reopening of its popular Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel in Tanzania, This property has undergone a refresh and is ready to welcome back guests with a clean look and improved amenities.

Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam’s commercial district, Southern Sun Dar es Salaam borders the historic botanical gardens and neighbours major government offices, Embassies and Diplomatic Missions, including Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. With its prime location, it provides an excellent choice for business travellers, diplomats, and tourists seeking a comfortable and refined stay in Dar es Salaam.

“The market in Tanzania is showing strong economic indicators, making it an ideal time to reopen and offer our signature hospitality once more,” said Lynton Delaney, Offshore Operations Director at Southern Sun.

A New Look and Improved Comfort

Guests can look forward to our vibey Baraza Café, Grill & Bar, which highlights the rich flavours of Tanzania, with a diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, regional dishes, and premium grilled selections.

The hotel’s swimming pool, water feature and public areas now boast intricate mosaic work and a refreshed colour scheme creating a welcoming environment. Enhanced HVAC and IT systems provide reliable climate control and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, making it a suitable venue for conferences, business meetings, and events.

Designed for Business, Diplomatic and Leisure Guests

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam’s proximity to the Julius Nyerere International Airport and the recently commissioned SGR passenger train that operates between Dar es Salaam and the capital Dodoma, is an additional advantage. Proximity to the neighbouring Diplomatic missions such as the British High Commission, European Commission, South African High Commission and Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, combined with its meeting rooms, make it an excellent choice for government, Diplomatic and business travellers, as well as conference attendees. The hotel offers dedicated facilities tailored to the specific needs of business travellers, providing convenience, comfort, and elegance.

“Southern Sun Dar es Salaam is more than just a place to stay; it’s a space for guests to connect, relax, and engage,” said Bruce Chapman, the hotel’s General Manager. “We are excited to offer a refreshed environment that reflects the evolving nature of Dar es Salaam while maintaining the authentic charm that our guests know and appreciate.”