Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry

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.)
    32 min drive

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port Zayed - 5 min drive - 3.9 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. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: AED 105 for adults and AED 52.5 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Filaments
  • The Foundry
  • Kahraman
  • Balcon
  • Hytes

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 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

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3357 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 639 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arun

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

8/10 Good

Munawar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Saeed

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
City center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annick Flore

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai beaucoup apprécié l’accueil et la disponibilité du personnel. À mon prochain voyage je reviendrai dans cet hôtel. Merciiii
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was generally friendly and accommodating. We had opted for breakfast, which was also very nice and appealing. The only thing we would have preferred differently was if the entire hotel was non-smoking. Although we had a non-smoking room, the hallways were still heavily affected by the smell of smoke from nearby rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ayman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property and nice location to access old city as well as sadiyyat island or Yas island
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Munawar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I asked to upgrade complimentary ,because it is weekdays , but they didn’t accept and they said for upgrade I have to pay 45 dirhams. Delay in room services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Abu Dhabi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As expected
All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
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

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All nice, the staff was very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nabil

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo V de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
I liked the hotel, it is well located, the room is large, wonderful breakfast with great variety, attentive staff. I recommend it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

John, Abu Dhabi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great, but
The hotel is comfortable and well-located, but the staff is very slow: in the bar/restaurant and the relaxation area. The breakfast buffet is fantastically fresh and varied and opens at 6am for workers. Thank you very much. The sauna and hammam were cold on the 3 mornings of my stay despite a warning on the first 2 days, I gave up on the 3rd. I bumped into a guy who said "but yesterday afternoon it worked"?! Cool, in that case don't say it's open in the morning! Also: no lights, no towels, no shower gel refills ... in the morning at least, on the women's side. Only 2 charging stations in the room and only on one side of the bed, so not very practical for the computer and 2 phones.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024