Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall

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Interior entrance
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior detail

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Abu Dhabi Corniche
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Abu Dhabi Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 797 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

  • 1830 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 15% Discount on F&B

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Abu Dhabi

Located in Al Zahiyah, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Abu Dhabi Mall and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Heritage Village. This 4-star hotel has 353 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Corniche Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Al Wahda Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flavours - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tavern Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Layali Al Sham Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cloud Nine Cigar Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall
Guests of Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AED 160 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
40-inch LED TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AED 105 for adults and AED 52.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balcon
  • Filaments
  • Hytes
  • Kahraman
  • The Foundry

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,357 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 130.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AED 130.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AED 200 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 105 for adults and AED 52.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 160 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AED 130.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 130.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Abu Dhabi Sun
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel Abu Dhabi

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

This hotel is situated in Al Zahiyah within a short 9-minute walk of Abu Dhabi Corniche. You'll also find Abu Dhabi Mall and Corniche Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi include a casino on the premises?

No, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, 3 bars, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Southern Sun Abu Dhabi allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi.

Are there connecting rooms at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

The closest major airport to Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH), which is 26 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VALUE FOR MONEY

Nice room, cooperative staff, beautiful view, excellent lobby, value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel .

A short visit but this is currently my favorite hotel in Abu Dhabi. The service is excellent and the staff are wonderful on general. It is very good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The rooms are wonderful, and the service it great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel looked non-descript from the outside but was very nice. Big rooms, everything very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel lacking environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seongpil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel

Service and cleanliness at its worst. I don't want to go again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, beautiful room and good restaurants inside the hotel. Loved our stay and the people were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, always stay here when in AD.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Abu Dhabi Dhoo

Always good at Southern Sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abrar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Hnjig
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR CB

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Abu Dhabi

Great experience. Professional staff & good value. Close to Corniche
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ayman

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave less rating unlike my other visits over the years because this room smells smoke despite my request for nonsmoking room as well as after informing reciption
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was more than I expected, service is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay and the suite was good for the longer stay. Gym was better than average and the spa very good.. as was the pool. Good selection of bars although only ate room service which was reasonable and quick. Only downside that was a bit annoying I had to go to reception 3 times to remedy a small accounting error (£20). On one occasion we had a call at 9:30pm demanding that we come down and pay (we we’re staying another 6 nights), when I refused somebody was sent to my room with a card machine to collect. It took another 3 discussions with reception to resolve the issue.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sahar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a convenient hotel to stay at for few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in the heart of the city

Great hotel, in an excellent location for exploring the city. Both bars in the hotel were amazing, reasonably priced and very tasty drinks. Pool area on the roof was well kept and had plenty of sun beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in downtown AD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024