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Southern Sun, Abu Dhabi

Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“This shiny high-rise packs in the flair of a hotel twice the price from the moment you walk into the triple-height lobby hung with swooping contemporary lamps. A fresh, modern vibe runs through the rooms with a sprinkle of Middle Eastern design touches thrown in, and there’s a buzzing social vibe throughout thanks to a bundle of popular bars and cafes.”

Telegraph review:

“A stylish 353-room hotel that’s just a 10-minute walk from the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Situated in the city’s business district, the four-star hotel is suitable for business and leisure travellers and renowned for its steak restaurant.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Southern Sun, Abu Dhabi. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Abu Dhabi

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Escape on a mini-vacation filled with utmost comfort at the Corniche or enjoy an extended stay in our luxurious suites at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. Experience fine dining at one of the city’s favorite steak restaurants or host personalized events with flair.

Delve into the heart of the UAE’s capital, where you can enjoy warm ocean dips, sandy camel treks, and haggling at local souks. The experience also includes exploring the Louvre, racing Ferraris and shopping at flagship stores.

Experience a blend of modern design and Arabic elegance, stellar guest services, business-centric amenities and conference spaces, coupled with renowned dining options in Abu Dhabi’s best-value hotel as per TripAdvisor Travellers Choice.

Our 353 rooms sprawl from the 10th to the 26th floor, guaranteeing panoramic views of the Corniche and the cityscape whether you’re in a 50m2 Executive Room or a One Bedroom Suite boasting serviced-apartment style convenience.

Complimentary unlimited WiFi, precise air-conditioning control and contemporary design are the hallmarks of each accommodation option at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, ensuring absolute comfort with a touch of luxury.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Amaca

8 August 2025

Exceptional

Love the customer service, especially the lifeguard at the pool! This is our go-to staycation place, and it never fails 🙂‍↕️

4.5
Peter

7 August 2025

Fabulous

Room smelt a little bit. Minimal personal bathroom items, eg. no dental kit etc

5.0
Omar

7 August 2025

Exceptional

It is a perfect hotel at a fair price. It is honestly five-star.

3.5
Kareem

4 August 2025

Pleasant

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5.0
Hassan

3 August 2025

Thanks

All

Nothing

4.0
Ali

2 August 2025

Gear value

Very good value of this hotel, i highly recommended for solo/ cupels. Great location and near by grocery

The staff are nor warmly welcome.

5.0
Aisha

1 August 2025

It was the ideal family getaway that we wanted to extend.

The staff’s hospitality and accommodation as well as their mannerism

Nothing

5.0
Masooma

31 July 2025

Any thing excellent again I’m booking this hotel with family

All thing It’s clean Excellent smell Well come facility

4.0
Leah

31 July 2025

Convenient but not tempted to stay any longer.

Great location. Lovely breakfast buffet. Decent live entertainment at Hytes bar even on weekday nights. The suite was well laid out and had everything you needed if you wanted to do an extended stay. The staff were especially friendly and welcoming - the front desk / reception in particular.

The bed was just ok. Not uncomfortable, but lacking that “aaaah!” hotel bed feeling. It was the deciding factor in my leaving when I did. The food at Hytes bar was just mediocre. The carpet just outside my room needed vacuuming. What appeared to be someone’s little blue pill and food crumbs were sitting at the entrance to my room

5.0
Kaja

31 July 2025

Exceptional

The Room was spacious and beautiful. I enjoyed thr sea view rooms

5.0
Nassim

31 July 2025

As usual: Outstanding

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Sief

30 July 2025

Fabulous

The number one hotel in abudhabi, comfort, quiet, high level room service ,very beautiful view and smooth procedure from check in till check out , the staff also very kind and professional. Actually my booking was for 3 nights and after I extended my stay. A lot thanks to Southern Sun crew for making my stay exceptional and enjoyable.

Actually, no thing , all things will meet your expectations

4.0
Abhijit

28 July 2025

Very good

All except one thing

Dental kit missing

5.0
Espinoza

27 July 2025

Exceptional

Reception is very nice name is keith

5.0
Alamiri

25 July 2025

Exceptional

Everythinggg

Nothing , all was good

4.5
Lia

24 July 2025

Fabulous

everything was good

5.0
Gamal

23 July 2025

Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Great hotel

Nothing

5.0
Nitin

21 July 2025

Exceptional

Visit was very short to enjoy this

4.0
Amy

21 July 2025

Great and comfortable

Easy check in

Pool area restaurant smoke is terrible

4.0
Abdu

20 July 2025

Very good

The pool was amazing

The room. It was very basic room.

4.5
Mohammed

20 July 2025

Fabulous

The rooms and the services

No services near by the hotel.

5.0
Tyrell

20 July 2025

Exceptional

The pool & cleanliness

Everything was okay

5.0
Mubarak

16 July 2025

Amazing and perfect

The hospitality was amazing And The location the view and everything was perfect

None

5.0
Adel

13 July 2025

Luxury, high-end services and distinguished staff, especially Mr. Haitham. I thank him for his services and facilitating

Luxury, high-end services and distinguished staff, especially. I thank him for his services and facilitating my stay.

Luxury, high-end services and distinguished staff, especially. I thank him for his services and facilitating my stay.

4.5
Capt

11 July 2025

Fabulous

Location Room .clean.size Fast check inn and out ..All Good Breakfast is amazing and had many varieties

Nothing

4.0
Volodymyr

9 July 2025

Very good

Very large room, sauna, steam room and swimming pool, good location, spaciouse parking. Lovely breakfast with good food selection. Many inexpensive options to upgrade for late departure.

Minor inconvenience of pool being not together with sauna, have to walk along corridor through the cafe.

4.5
Rania

5 July 2025

Fabulous

We've been in this hotel 3 times already,Staff are very accomodating as usual,room are comfortable,facilities are good,we enjoyed the swimming pool.See you soon again.

5.0
A

5 July 2025

A good stay

All amenities were amazing especially sky bar and the pool

4.0
Ahmed

1 July 2025

Great hotel, friendly staff and nice facilities (Great Value for money)

Room was clean, Swimming Pool was my favourite part about the place, really nice design and it has a deep water section which isn't easy to find nowadays. Room was spacious and had everything ready

Room service took longer than expected and had to be reminded twice to fulfill my request. I did not like that when I ordered food from outside the hotel, nobody agreed to deliver it to the room and I had to go down to get it from the lobby.

5.0
Hamoud

29 June 2025

It is comfortable to stay in Souther sun hotel. hospitality

Every thing in the hotel . I’m very thankful for the support of duty manager and his team for there welcome. politely, helpful and support

Every thing is good

3.5
Bukelani

28 June 2025

Overall, the stay was comfortable and the location was great, but the service and communication could definitely be impr

The property was in a great location, close to everything we needed. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. It wasn’t surprising, given that Abu Dhabi is a top tourist destination, but it was still great to experience such a safe and hospitable environment.

While the property has great potential, there were a few things that disappointed us during our stay. When we arrived, we were assisted by a trainee who struggled to find our booking in the system. This caused unnecessary delays and confusion, and it was concerning that such a busy hotel in an international tourist destination had a trainee handling check-ins without proper supervision. Eventually, we had to ask for someone else to assist. Another issue was around breakfast. We initially believed that breakfast was included in our booking, but it turned out it wasn’t. What made this frustrating was the lack of communication—no one informed us of breakfast prices, shared a menu, or even offered the option to add it to our stay. Lastly, we were surprised that the hotel didn’t offer any shuttle services to nearby malls, train stations, or tourist attractions—something we experienced at other hotels in Abu Dhabi. There was also no information provided about transport options, which would have been helpful for guests unfamiliar with the area.

4.5
Nishant

25 June 2025

Business stay, repeat client.

Central location, clean.

Nothing to complain, some staff need more training to help clients. Rest was all good.

4.5
Kamal

23 June 2025

Fabulous

The whole hotel setups

Nothing

5.0
Mohamed

21 June 2025

Exceptional

All comfortable

Nothing

5.0
Hendrik

17 June 2025

Work or Play. Southern Sun is the place for you.

The room is spacious and modern. Overall the rooms have a timeless appeal and never out of style. The rooftop bar opens up to the pool and has a lovely menu where you can relax an afternoon away. The restaurants are lovely and has live music in the evenings.

Nothing to complain about.

5.0
Aysha

16 June 2025

I love it

The rooms are nice

The bathroom not closing completely it’s nice but I went with my friends so it was a pit challenging

3.5
Artem

16 June 2025

Good for short stay

Roof swimming pool

5.0
Christian

13 June 2025

Great stay ;)

Great staff at the reception and of course the cleaners on my 10th floor were amazing, alway helping you out with everything you need

4.5
Patritsiya

12 June 2025

Fabulous

Amazing place, would definitely return again! Everyone was so lovely and helpful, worth it for sure to visit there.

4.5
Matthew

11 June 2025

The best value business hotel in Abu Dhabi

I love this place! When I am in Abu Dhabi on business, there is no better value. The rooms are big and stylish. The bed is great. And the breakfast is awesome.

Nothing. It really is a great hotel.

5.0
Nica

10 June 2025

Excellent Service from the Team and Best Experience.

We booked a room only and did not get the chance to visit the pool, but from check-in to check-out, the entire team was approachable and very attentive. Their smiles were genuine, and their service was outstanding. I may not be able to name each of them, but they were 100% active and dedicated throughout their shifts. For me, this is a 5-star hotel experience. The room was clean, and the washroom was especially well-maintained. Great job to the Housekeeping Team!

4.5
Farron

9 June 2025

Good satu on the Corniche

Beautiful Rooms, close to the Corniche. Friendly staaf, had a good chat with Guru at the pool. Restaurants in the hotel are good.

Shampoo dispenser was broken, but they gave us shampoo bottles when I informed them

5.0
Sami

7 June 2025

For sur gonna be back !

All services. Kindness of everyone So polit so nice so welcoming Thank you so much

Nothing all was perfect

5.0
Hamoud

7 June 2025

Good management and all staff are so friendly and helpful

Good location and good sea sight view

4.5
Gretchen

7 June 2025

had a good experience

swimming pool

aircon not that cold

4.5
Jason

6 June 2025

Fantastic location, great hotel and fantastic food at the restaurants

Property was extremely clean, modern and comfortable with lots of ammenities

Bathroom sink needs handwashing not body lotion.

4.5
Carlo

5 June 2025

Fantastic hotel if you travel for business or leisure. Great staff, good location, clean hotel

The hotel is clean, the staff are friendly and the facilities nice.

Please be aware that most off the facilities (restaurants, bars) allow smoking inside.

5.0
Anabel

4 June 2025

My go to hotel

Location and cleaness

Modern

3.5
Ghalib

2 June 2025

Nice hotel with great location and staff

The staff are the highlight here. Very attentive and always ready to help. Great level of service.

Room layout is not that appealing. Especially the toilet, wash basin & shower!!

4.0
Susan

2 June 2025

Close to the lurve , public bus just outside the hotel

The staff were amazing great customer service

Nothing

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Lockers
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Billiards
  • - Darts
  • - Steam room
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
  • - Bingo (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Visual aids: Braille
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Pool and wellness

  • - Rooftop pool
  • - Pool with view
  • - Heated pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Shallow end
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
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