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Southern Sun Ridgeway

4.0 star property
Hotel in Lusaka with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Southern Sun Ridgeway in central Lusaka offers international cuisine at Musuku Restaurant in peaceful gardens. Enjoy the outdoor pool, hair salon, in-room WiFi, and laundry services for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave, Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101

What's nearby

  • Lusaka National Museum - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parays Game Ranch - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪#Social - Eat. Share. Laugh - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Safari Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marlin Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun Ridgeway

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to free English breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Musuku Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 155 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathtubs, showers, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Musuku Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Ridgeway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Ridgeway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Ridgeway?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Ridgeway?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Ridgeway?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Southern Sun Ridgeway provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Southern Sun Ridgeway located?

Situated in Lusaka, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chilenje House, Lusaka National Museum, and Freedom Statue. Lechwe Trust Art Gallery and Kabwata Cultural Village are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Southern Sun Ridgeway Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maud

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maud

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

10/10 Excellent

Maud

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduart

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maud

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lei

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Maud

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daphine

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

Exceptional

Great hotel, friendly staff, very clean rooms and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Val Joe, Tremonton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Southern Sun Ridgeway is beautiful. I’ve been going there for many years. It’s now all been remodeled and updated, which it needed. Sadly, due to Covid, many of the old familiar faces are no longer to be seen. And it seems to me like some of the new staff, at least in dining for example, don’t get “service” as well as they should. But the food is fine and my housekeeper kept my room spotless during my five night stay. It’s quiet and peaceful. I very much recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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