Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

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

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Interior entrance
Spa
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Exterior detail
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

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
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Premium bedding
  • 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
51997, Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area

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
  • Port Zayed - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Al Wahda Mall - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

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
  • ‪The Foundry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kahraman - ‬1 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), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • 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 at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

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

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

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

Natalia

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eszter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, nice hotel. We will definetely return here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hans Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large, very comfortable room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

sameh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
its a very nice hotel, big lobby, good breakfast, gym, sports bar, outdoor restaurant, roof pool;. the hotel has a nice vibe and i like to stay in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

Great hotel, great stay

We stayed in Southern Sun during our family trip to Abu Dhabi and this expercience was amazing. Room was very comfortable and spacious, breakfast was excellent and swimming pool offered to us very pleasant whiles for chilling out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations, staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moncef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lik the place where it’s the hotel, the sauna, gym and pool are great also and the workers are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has to be one of the best hotels, much better hospitality than Dubai. Incredible staff all around, well mannered, always willing to go above and beyond. Wonderful wonderful stay. Thankyou to all the staff.

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was good stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all in all very good and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good all round. Has everything under one roof. Very polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Abu Dhabi Doo without the Flintstones

Helpful staff, good location. Overall a good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

A five star hotel WITH a five star experience

Excellent, Excellent stay. The room was sublime, clean, spaceous. The staff goes the extra mile to make sure the stay is impeccable. EXCELLENT value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff

It was a good hotel with an excellent breakfast and excellent staff service throughout. Very clean. The only issue I have is that the hotel feels abit dated, not the best facilities otherwise it was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

essameldeen

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

Abu Dhabi is my city.

Abu Dhabi is clean and safe city. Every thing there is beautiful and magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value for your money if you dont have an budget. in good area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and reasonable breakfast for £11 . Room was good. The charging point wasn't USB and the furniture a bit tired.Staff very good. Good bar and very good Happy Hour for those that like a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i suggest to add the room for 3 person and make it the room like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024