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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Corniche
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free wired internet in public areas, free valet parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers 353 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Abu Dhabi Mall. Features include free valet parking, a free area shuttle, and free wired internet.
  • 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
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the clean accommodations
  • 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 indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3357 square feet (312 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a 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 on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Filaments - This café specializes in Regional cuisine and serves light fare only. Open 24 hours.
The Foundry - This steakhouse specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Kahraman - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner only.
Balcon - This bar specializes in Regional cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Hytes - This rooftop bar specializes in Regional cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free 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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • 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 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
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 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.
  • Cribs (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: 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 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 at 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.
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

  • Up to 2 children 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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 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

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

BAHAUDDIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Travelled 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 traveller

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 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