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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Abu Dhabi Mall

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Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior detail
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

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Map
Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Popular LocationAbu Dhabi Corniche9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank15 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbu Dhabi Mall3 min drive
  • AirportAbu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)35 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

9/10 Excellent
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - 20% Discount on F&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Abu Dhabi

City center stay.With a stay at this Al Zahiyah hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Abu Dhabi Mall and 6 miles (10 km) of Heritage Village. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is within 12 miles (20 km) and Yas Waterworld is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 9 min walk
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 15 min walk
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 3 min drive
  • Port Zayed - 5 min drive
  • Al Wahda Mall - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Filaments at Southern Sun - 1 min walk
  • Lassi - 9 min walk
  • Layali Al Sham Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Pinoy Lomi House - 8 min walk
  • Tavern Pub - 4 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4-star hotel near Abu Dhabi Mall
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3357 square feet (312 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 353 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3357 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AED 78 for adults and AED 61 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 29 2024 to May 29 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AED 200

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 78 for adults and AED 61 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to the airport?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is 26 mi (36-min drive) away from the Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi on Jun 1, 2024 start from $64.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AED 160 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (2-min drive) from Corniche Beach and 5 mi (11-min drive) from Soul Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 78 for adults and AED 61 for children.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a pool?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi features an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from April 29 2024 to May 29 2024 (dates subject to change).

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to downtown Abu Dhabi?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is 1 mi away from Abu Dhabi.

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 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

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

henna, manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Leena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Average hotel, sheets and clean, mattress was average. Lights flickering in the toilet, I complained they fixed it but other light started flickering. No iron in the room and limited electric outlets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only hotel I stay in when I visit Abu Dhabi.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alaeddin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is passable, but I found it quite inconvenient overall. Specifically, the bathroom setup, shower, and room lighting were all problematic. After staying for two nights, I must say it was a thoroughly disappointing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Serafino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No windows
I would have liked to know in advance that the rooms do not have windows that can be opened.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Zahin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Rose

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Alettha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024