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Southern Sun Ridgeway

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior entrance
Building design
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave, Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101
  • Place, Chilenje House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lusaka National Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Freedom Statue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Sun Ridgeway

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and 24-hour room service.
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
During your stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway, you'll be within walking distance of Chilenje House. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Musuku Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 11 minutes on foot from Chilenje House and a 2-minute drive from Lusaka National Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Ridgeway. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Musuku Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Musuku Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Ridgeway

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 credit card, debit card or 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Hotel Lusaka
Holiday Inn Lusaka
Lusaka Holiday Inn
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel Lusaka

Southern Sun Ridgeway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent meals
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel

Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient yet quiet city location ideal for a business trip. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, decent kitchen, nice environment. The menu could be varied more. The steak could have been tenderer. The Kafue Bream less well cooked. The pool needs cleaning twice a day though. It wasn't clean enough a few times when I wanted to swim.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Place to be

Still my favorite place to stay in Lusaka
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Favorite

Still remains my favorite hotel of choice when visiting Lusaka. Amazing staff and excellent breafast variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

My spot

My favorite spot in Lusaka, staff are very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wednesday Meet & Greet, Evening Come together hosted by the hotel is a great idea,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KL

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

Good old times - Will do it again

Enjoyable stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway. Friendly staff. Chef at Restaurant was also very friendly & accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We initially booked a two-night stay at Southern Sun Lusaka, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we needed to extend our visit to five nights. Although the hotel was fully booked, the management went out of their way to accommodate us and carefully made a plan so we could remain comfortably. Their flexibility and willingness to assist truly stood out. The staff in every department were exceptionally helpful, courteous, and professional throughout our stay. From reception to housekeeping to the restaurant team, everyone consistently provided warm and attentive service. I can only say positive things about our experience. We felt genuinely well looked after and would not hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Southern Sun are exceptional. Thank you for all the attention you give to every detail in making my stay pleasant.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Walking distance from national museum
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

J

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

Well managed "Old School" hotel.

Well managed with very good food. I appreciated the transparency of Ross, the manager on the times when the generator needed servicing. It is a very challenging time for Zambia but the hotel is still functioning well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place for the money in Lusaka. The only beef I had was their poor communication with us regarding the size of rooms we needed. They set us up on the pool deck, and fortunately we had good weather.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Good staff service. Food: dinner is great; breakfast lacks fresh fruits (seriously!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Munodawafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The tv Signal quality was very bad, wifi network kept booting. Food was exquisite
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Workers have an excellent Customer service.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improved compared to years ago

It was good despite mosquitos in room which was surprising and there was not repellent. Rooms were clean. Services were a bit slow
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially there was a strong smell of bug spray in the hall but that improved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024