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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property

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

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

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

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 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 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Yas Waterworld.

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Capital Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Corniche Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kahraman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Layali al sham Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tavern Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meknes restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

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.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include 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, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), 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.

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

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 60 for adults and 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

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. 642 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chanee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing from start to finish! Amenities, room, food and staff all 5 star!! Great location and will return in November, thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Takuya, Minato ku

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, more than enough for business travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kamel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average, good enough depending on how much you pay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, the room had an unpleasant smell, which affected the overall comfort. I also requested a late check-out, but this was not accepted due to cleaning schedule limitations, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the breakfast was good. However, based on this experience, I will probably not visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gordon, London

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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