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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Exterior detail
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Abu Dhabi Corniche
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Abu Dhabi Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Smoking - 15% Discount on F&B

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 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 - 20% Discount on F&B

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 20% Discount on F&B

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

A stay at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi places you in the heart of Abu Dhabi, a 3-minute drive from Abu Dhabi Mall and 9 minutes from Heritage Village. .This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Yas Waterworld.

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corniche Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Al Wahda Mall - 5 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flavours - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tavern Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Layali Al Sham Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cloud Nine Cigar Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Abu Dhabi Mall
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 353 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Filaments, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Abu Dhabi? This hotel has 3357 square feet (312 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and 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
  • 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • 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

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

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

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

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 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

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

8/10 Good

Sahar

Travelled with family and small children
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

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 traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location in downtown AD
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdelkarim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIJU, miramar

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

6/10 Okay

Taija-

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is decent if you're stopping over and need somewhere to lay your head for 1-2 nights, but definitely not the typical 4* hotel you'd expect to find in the UAE, the hotel is quite dated although there were renovations taking place. In a downtown area with lots of local shops but in the 'not so glamorous' side of Abu Dhabi. I did find the rooms very dusty which made me unwell and whilst it had been cleaned there were still areas of the room that were neglected and in need of an update i.e the phone didn't work and was absolutely filfthy as well as the plug adapter, the base of the windows were super dirty too and the bedding had signs of wear and tear. For these reasons I wouldn't give this a 4*. Breakfast area also not keep clean and tidy, felt like a fast food restaurant with food on the floor that was left and only tables cleaned. Also super cheap and uncomfortable sunbeds and daytime renovations happening at the pool. This was quite frustrating especially as a female, laying poolside with over 5 external contractors drilling and tiling the pool wasn't ideal, comfortable or relaxing (as it was very loud). I wouldn't return to this hotel and wish we'd book somewhere else.

6/10 Okay

Namit

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and staff ( Especially Reception Manager)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

FRANK

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
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

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FARHAN

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

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

4/10 Poor

Jerish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service

Disappointed with their service , took 3+ calls at night , morning , evening to provide water for my senior parents . They took forever for a simple request.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

STEEVE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Abdulrahman

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

35 minutes to check in, gym hvac shared with bar lounge so full of cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024