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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall

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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers an upscale retreat with a sauna, steam room, 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, and Regional cuisine at two restaurants. Near Heritage Village, with free WiFi and extended parking for business and leisure travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 15% Discount on F&B

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capital Garden - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Corniche Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club Lounge 6th FL @ Sheraton Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milestones Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kahraman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vita La Vita by Lavazza® - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Upscale hotel near Abu Dhabi Mall
Located close to Heritage Village, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 3 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and extended parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 353 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and bidets
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,357 square feet 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
  • Elevator

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 130.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AED 130.0 per day

Property payment types

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: 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

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

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

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?

Self parking and valet parking are 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?

Check-out 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).

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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

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

Bastian

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

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

Sahar

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

VIJU

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

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

AHMED

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

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

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

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and highly recommend the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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 traveler

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

FRANK

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

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, affordable, nice hotel and rooms, clean, great customer service, good price and quality

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