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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall

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Exterior
Pool
Exterior
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Spaces

Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Price is avg per night

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is in the city centre. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World. Abu Dhabi Mall and Heritage Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corniche Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Al Wahda Mall - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chill'o Pool Bar at Sofitel Abu Dhabi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flavours - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milestones Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Foundry - ‬1 min walk

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 centre and a snack bar/deli.
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.

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

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

Amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed, no service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AED 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AED 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi located?

Located in Al Zahiyah, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Abu Dhabi Mall, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Heritage Village and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 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

Bastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Abu Dhabi
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Joshua

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

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

Nabil

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

VIJU

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

FARHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the heart of Abu Dhabi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AHMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel I recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and staff ( Especially Reception Manager)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here every year on business and simply cannot fault the hotel or staff, rooms are spacious and clean, several restaurants to choose from for an evening meal.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This modern hotel offers a very good quality to price ratio, decent service and rooms are good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MR CB

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

8/10 Good

Charlise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bath tubs were the highlight of my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kapil Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Abu Dhabi Dhoo

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

6/10 Okay

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SERVICES WERE EXCELLENT
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great and clean hotel to stay in, near the old corniche.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the interior design, overall comfortable stay and room cleaning service was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Abu Dhabi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. I've had multiple visits and always stay here.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024