Indulge in the outdoor pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center, ensuring a rejuvenating stay. Unwind with a beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Culinary Delights
Savor regional cuisine at Filaments or opt for 24-hour room service. The hotel offers buffet breakfasts and a coffee shop/cafe for snack cravings.
Convenience & Comfort
Featuring 353 well-appointed guestrooms with modern amenities, complimentary internet access, and plush bedding, this hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort.
Book your luxurious stay at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi for a memorable experience in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Clean rooms
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Cooperative staff
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Wonderful rooms
At the hotel
Popular amenities
36 listed
24-hour business center
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Assistive listening devices available
ATM/banking
Billiards or pool table
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Computer station
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Pools & wellness
Pool sun loungers
Sauna
Steam room
Dining & drinks
Snack bar/deli
Fitness & outdoors
Fitness facilities
Safety & cleanliness
Multilingual staff
Getting around & access
Elevator
Free area shuttle
Free self parking
Free valet parking
Long-term parking
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Conference center
Conference space
Designated smoking area
Free newspapers in lobby
Free WiFi
Free wired internet
Horse riding nearby
Reception hall
Wedding services
Review in focus
100 reviews
10/ 10
Nice room, cooperative staff, beautiful view, excellent lobby, value for money
Mitesh · 2025-04-14
The guest experience
Loved most
Clean rooms
Cooperative staff
Wonderful rooms
Beautiful view
Great value for money
Worth knowing — Limited amenities like spa
How guests scored the stay
Service8.5
Service was excellent with cooperative and friendly staff.
Room Quality8.5
Rooms were described as wonderful and comfortable.
Overall Experience8.5
Overall, guests had a great stay and recommended the hotel to others.
Location8.1
The hotel's beautiful view enhancing location was appreciated by guests.
Cleanliness8.0
Guests consistently mentioned clean rooms as a positive aspect.
Value for Money8.0
Most guests found the hotel to be a great value for the money.
Food and Beverage7.3
Food services were generally well-received, with some guests suggesting more variety.
Amenities7.2
Basic amenities were satisfactory, but some guests mentioned a lack of certain services like spa.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
85% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
VALUE FOR MONEY
10/10
Mitesh · 2025-04-14
“Nice room, cooperative staff, beautiful view, excellent lobby, value for money”
A great hotel .
10/10
Verified traveler · 2025-04-11
“A short visit but this is currently my favorite hotel in Abu Dhabi. The service is excellent and the staff are wonderful on general. It is very good value for money. ”
Guest review
10/10
Dirk · 2025-03-25
“We had a great stay. The rooms are wonderful, and the service it great. ”
Guest review
10/10
Robert · 2025-02-26
“The hotel looked non-descript from the outside but was very nice. Big rooms, everything very clean.”
Guest review
4/10
Verified traveler · 2025-02-20
“A hotel lacking environment.”
Guest review
10/10
Emmanuel · 2025-02-20
“Great ”
Worst hotel
2/10
Seongpil · 2025-02-14
“Service and cleanliness at its worst. I don't want to go again”
Guest review
10/10
Joshua · partner · 2025-02-12
“Excellent service, beautiful room and good restaurants inside the hotel. Loved our stay and the people were very friendly and helpful! ”
Guest review
10/10
Nabil · 2025-02-07
“I like everything, always stay here when in AD.”
Abu Dhabi Dhoo
10/10
Verified traveler · 2025-01-30
“Always good at Southern Sun. ”
Guest review
8/10
Abrar · 2025-01-28
“Hnjig”
Best in Abu Dhabi
10/10
MR CB · 2025-01-28
“Great experience. Professional staff & good value. Close to Corniche ”
Guest review
8/10
Ayman · family · 2025-01-17
“I gave less rating unlike my other visits over the years because this room smells smoke despite my request for nonsmoking room as well as after informing reciption ”
Guest review
10/10
Firas · 2025-01-13
“It was more than I expected, service is excellent ”
Guest review
8/10
Greg · 2025-01-06
“ Very pleasant stay and the suite was good for the longer stay. Gym was better than average and the spa very good.. as was the pool.
Good selection of bars although only ate room service which was reasonable and quick.
Only downside that was a bit annoying I had to go to reception 3 times to remedy a small accounting error (£20). On one occasion we had a call at 9:30pm demanding that we come down and pay (we we’re staying another 6 nights), when I refused somebody was sent to my room with a card machine to collect. It took another 3 discussions with reception to resolve the issue.”
Guest review
8/10
Sahar · family with children · 2025-01-04
“Its a convenient hotel to stay at for few nights. ”
Excellent hotel in the heart of the city
10/10
Jack · 2025-01-01
“Great hotel, in an excellent location for exploring the city. Both bars in the hotel were amazing, reasonably priced and very tasty drinks. Pool area on the roof was well kept and had plenty of sun beds. ”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · 2024-12-28
“Perfect location in downtown AD”
Guest review
10/10
VIJU · 2024-12-01
“Nice hotel ”
Guest review
6/10
Taija- · friends · 2024-12-01
“The hotel is decent if you're stopping over and need somewhere to lay your head for 1-2 nights, but definitely not the typical 4* hotel you'd expect to find in the UAE, the hotel is quite dated although there were renovations taking place. In a downtown area with lots of local shops but in the 'not so glamorous' side of Abu Dhabi.
I did find the rooms very dusty which made me unwell and whilst it had been cleaned there were still areas of the room that were neglected and in need of an update i.e the phone didn't work and was absolutely filfthy as well as the plug adapter, the base of the windows were super dirty too and the bedding had signs of wear and tear. For these reasons I wouldn't give this a 4*. Breakfast area also not keep clean and tidy, felt like a fast food restaurant with food on the floor that was left and only tables cleaned.
Also super cheap and uncomfortable sunbeds and daytime renovations happening at the pool. This was quite frustrating especially as a female, laying poolside with over 5 external contractors drilling and tiling the pool wasn't ideal, comfortable or relaxing (as it was very loud). I wouldn't return to this hotel and wish we'd book somewhere else.”
