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Southern Sun Ridgeway

4.0 star property

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Cnr. Church Road and Independence Ave., Lusaka
  • Chilenje House
    10 min walk
  • Lusaka National Museum
    16 min walk
  • Lechwe Trust Art Gallery
    3 min drive
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Southern Sun Ridgeway

Hotel in Lusaka with free breakfast and fitness centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this hotel. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and 24-hour room service.
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
During your stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway, you're just a quick walk from Chilenje House. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Musuku Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 10 minutes on foot from Chilenje House and a 2-minute drive from Lusaka National Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Ridgeway. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lusaka hotel.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Musuku Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Musuku Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Ridgeway

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 credit card, debit card or 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; cash is not accepted
Southern Sun Ridgeway offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Hotel Lusaka
Holiday Inn Lusaka
Lusaka Holiday Inn
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel Lusaka

Southern Sun Ridgeway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent meals
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite
Still remains my favorite hotel of choice when visiting Lusaka. Amazing staff and excellent breafast variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leonce, AMHERST

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Good staff service. Food: dinner is great; breakfast lacks fresh fruits (seriously!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANGWEN

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANGWEN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially there was a strong smell of bug spray in the hall but that improved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Marton

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wednesday Meet & Greet, Evening Come together hosted by the hotel is a great idea,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Workers have an excellent Customer service.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted, Silver Spring

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to be
Still my favorite place to stay in Lusaka
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan, Santa Clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Walking distance from national museum
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Munodawafa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The tv Signal quality was very bad, wifi network kept booting. Food was exquisite
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Biswanath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Southern Sun are exceptional. Thank you for all the attention you give to every detail in making my stay pleasant.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

KL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good old times - Will do it again
Enjoyable stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway. Friendly staff. Chef at Restaurant was also very friendly & accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Improved compared to years ago
It was good despite mosquitos in room which was surprising and there was not repellent. Rooms were clean. Services were a bit slow
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daphine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Great hotel, friendly staff, very clean rooms and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yishay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021