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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Exterior detail
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 20% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers 353 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Abu Dhabi Corniche. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine at Filaments, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Abu Dhabi Mall and 9 minutes from Heritage Village
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3357 square feet (312 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Filaments – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Open 24 hours.
The Foundry – This steakhouse specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Kahraman – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner.
Balcon – This bar specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Hytes – This rooftop bar specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,357 square foot 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
  • Lift

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

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 130.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AED 130.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AED 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 105 for adults and from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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

Claire

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Abrar

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

10/10 Excellent

MR CB

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

8/10 Good

Ayman

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdelkarim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIJU, miramar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Taija-

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is decent if you're stopping over and need somewhere to lay your head for 1-2 nights, but definitely not the typical 4* hotel you'd expect to find in the UAE, the hotel is quite dated although there were renovations taking place. In a downtown area with lots of local shops but in the 'not so glamorous' side of Abu Dhabi. I did find the rooms very dusty which made me unwell and whilst it had been cleaned there were still areas of the room that were neglected and in need of an update i.e the phone didn't work and was absolutely filfthy as well as the plug adapter, the base of the windows were super dirty too and the bedding had signs of wear and tear. For these reasons I wouldn't give this a 4*. Breakfast area also not keep clean and tidy, felt like a fast food restaurant with food on the floor that was left and only tables cleaned. Also super cheap and uncomfortable sunbeds and daytime renovations happening at the pool. This was quite frustrating especially as a female, laying poolside with over 5 external contractors drilling and tiling the pool wasn't ideal, comfortable or relaxing (as it was very loud). I wouldn't return to this hotel and wish we'd book somewhere else.