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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Corniche
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free wired Internet in public areas, free valet parking and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers 353 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Abu Dhabi Mall. Features include free valet parking, a free area shuttle and free wired Internet.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine at Filaments, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Abu Dhabi Mall and 9 minutes from Heritage Village
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3357 square feet (312 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Filaments – This café specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Open 24 hours.
The Foundry – This steakhouse specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Kahraman – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner.
Balcon – This bar specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Hytes – This rooftop bar specialises in Regional cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free 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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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 60 for adults and AED 30 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 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

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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AED 130.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: AED 200 per stay

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: from approximately AED 60 for adults and from AED 30 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, staff helpful and pleasant, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anand

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Room was average. A funny smell in the corridors outside the rooms was present. Otherwise good staff. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everybody was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taishiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thought the pool and sauna was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Subramania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Clean room and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel a number of times. I love the size of the room, the amenities, and the shower and bathroom setup. The staff always performs well when I'm ordering room service or just requesting bottled water. I also love the sports bar and restaurants they have in the hotel. The TV system is very nice because you can order right from the TV remote and food is on the way. The gym is nice with plenty of equipment. I will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Long

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Daria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is outdated and need some renovations. We arrived pretty late and the room that we were given at first did not have working shower and AC so the first night was not pleasant. We changed the room to another one for the second night that was better but the lighting was not working so it had to be fixed again. Overall it’s satisfactory if u do not plan to spend a lot of time in the room . The breakfast was good though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

RAJESH BABU, Parker

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Comfy beds, big rooms, very friendly staff and great value for money. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saleem

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People are very pro and nice. The hotels and amenities are quite old Prices was way too high for the quality of the room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the staff was very acommodating, the breakfast was delicious and the location was very conveniente. I will stay again in this hotel for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BAHAUDDIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Travelled with family
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