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Southern Sun Ridgeway

Lusaka · Zambia

Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave.View location

8.8/10Excellent153 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Southern Sun Ridgeway

Located near the centre of Lusaka, this welcoming hotel has a long tradition of quality service, and is ideal for business and leisure travellers. It is a short drive from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and is conveniently located for various embassies and government offices.

Local attractions include Lusaka National Museum which is less than 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. The Lilayi Game Ranch, Kalimba Reptile Park, Choma museum and Crafts Project, and Nembo Scenic Park are all a short drive away. The 155 beautifully furnished en-suite rooms all feature free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.

Guests can cool off in the large outdoor pool, relax on the terrace and work out in the hotel's fitness centre. The premises offer options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have a terrace and pub where guests can relax with a drink.

The hotel also has a business centre with internet access.

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Located in Lusaka, Southern Sun Ridgeway is within a 5-minute drive of Chilenje House and Lusaka National Museum. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Freedom Statue and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lechwe Trust Art Gallery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special 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 at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Chilenje House 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lusaka National Museum 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Freedom Statue 1.5 km / 1 mi
Kabwata Cultural Village 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lechwe Trust Art Gallery 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lusaka City Market 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Soweto Market 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Nu Metro Arcades Mall 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Pakati Sunday Market 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
National Assembly of Zambia 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Mulungushi Confrence Centre 4.8 km / 3 mi
EastPark Mall 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
37d Gallery 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Independence Stadium 8.1 km / 5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1952
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2008
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Number of floors (annexe): 3
  • Single rooms: 113
  • Double rooms: 34
  • Executive rooms: 7
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Pub
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²ROO.QN
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    Room QUEEN SIZE BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.QN

    Room amenities

    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Alarm clock
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Bathroom
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Minibar

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGRoom • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²ROO.NM-QN
    Room QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable2 photos

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    Room QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.NM-QN

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Wake-up service
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Minibar

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SMOKINGDOUBLE • SMOKINGDBL.JK

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    DOUBLE SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.JK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²DBL.NM
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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Satellite TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED SMOKINGDBL.QN-JK

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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    DOUBLE QUEEN BED SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-JK

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²TWN.NM
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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.NM

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room KING BED NON SMOKINGRoom • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²ROO.KG-NM
    Room KING BED NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    Room KING BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Balcony
    • Radio
    • Shower
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Bathroom
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Safe
    • Housekeeping
    • Plug adaptor
    • Satellite TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Fridge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Southern Sun Ridgeway

8.8
Excellent
153 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
SHAWN ANTHNONY
Good Hotel, for business travellers
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Aveika Awasana
Good place to stay very clean
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Jason
Well organized and helpful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Andrew
Good room, decent kitchen, nice environment. The menu could be varied more. The steak could have been tenderer. The Kafue Bream less well cooked.

The pool needs cleaning twice a day though. It wasn't clean enough a few times when I wanted to swim.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Maria
We initially booked a two-night stay at Southern Sun Lusaka, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we needed to extend our visit to five nights. Although the hotel was fully booked, the management went out of their way to accommodate us and carefully made a plan so we could remain comfortably. Their flexibility and willingness to assist truly stood out.

The staff in every department were exceptionally helpful, courteous, and professional throughout our stay. From reception to housekeeping to the restaurant team, everyone consistently provided warm and attentive service.

I can only say positive things about our experience. We felt genuinely well looked after and would not hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2025
Maud
Clean
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2025
Jonathan
Convenient yet quiet city location ideal for a business trip. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Great hotel

Wonderful staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024
Maud
courteous staff.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2024
Eduart
Great all round service
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2024
Will
This is a nice place for the money in Lusaka. The only beef I had was their poor communication with us regarding the size of rooms we needed. They set us up on the pool deck, and fortunately we had good weather.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
Maud
Courteous staff.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Maud
Friendly staff.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2024
Wayne

My spot

My favorite spot in Lusaka, staff are very attentive.
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2024
J

Well managed \"Old School\" hotel.

Well managed with very good food. I appreciated the transparency of Ross, the manager on the times when the generator needed servicing. It is a very challenging time for Zambia but the hotel is still functioning well.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Lei
Friendly staff and excellent meals
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2024
Wayne

Favorite

Still remains my favorite hotel of choice when visiting Lusaka.
Amazing staff and excellent breafast variety.
Business
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2024
Leonce
Convenient. Good staff service. Food: dinner is great; breakfast lacks fresh fruits (seriously!)
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Vivian
Initially there was a strong smell of bug spray in the hall but that improved.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2024
Maud
Wednesday Meet & Greet, Evening Come together hosted by the hotel is a great idea,
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2024
Maud
Workers have an excellent Customer service.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2024
Daniel
Quiet
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2024
Wayne

Place to be

Still my favorite place to stay in Lusaka
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
Johan
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Walking distance from national museum
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2023
Munodawafa
The tv Signal quality was very bad, wifi network kept booting. Food was exquisite
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Judy
The staff at Southern Sun are exceptional. Thank you for all the attention you give to every detail in making my stay pleasant.
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2023
KL

Good old times - Will do it again

Enjoyable stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway. Friendly staff. Chef at Restaurant was also very friendly & accommodating.
Business
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2022
Charles

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
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2021
Daphine

Exceptional

Great hotel, friendly staff, very clean rooms and comfortable stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2021
Val Joe
Southern Sun Ridgeway is beautiful. I’ve been going there for many years. It’s now all been remodeled and updated, which it needed. Sadly, due to Covid, many of the old familiar faces are no longer to be seen. And it seems to me like some of the new staff, at least in dining for example, don’t get “service” as well as they should. But the food is fine and my housekeeper kept my room spotless during my five night stay. It’s quiet and peaceful. I very much recommend it.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2021
Yvonne

Great Lusaka hotel

Another great stay. Staff are great and rooms are clean and comfortable. Only down side to my stay was the fact there was no draught beer! Also not great to see (or use) plastic sticks for the tea and coffee. In this day and age it’s really not what you expect. Replace with metal spoons and look at eco friendly options to replace all of the plastic, including all of the miniature toiletries
Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
bad wifi
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2021
Wendy
I've received the best service here and the rooms are cleaned daily.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Very nice hotel in the heart of Lusaka. Feels a bit like an escape. Would definitely stay again.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Our favorite place to stay in Lusaka. Rooms are always clean and comfortable - hot showers, great shower pressure, soft linens, great pillows, blackout curtains and fluffy towels. Staff are always welcoming and helpful from check in to check out. Breakfast is 10/10 especially the garden/pond vibe. The only suggestion is that the pool needs a little love. Definitely swimmable, but ageing a bit.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2020
ANTONY

Stylish room upgrades

I have stayed at this property several times over the last 10 years and always enjoy seeing the baby crocodiles in the hotel pond. The rooms have recently had an excellent makeover with a great African safari type theme. Service is rather slow, perfunctory and unattentive at times at the restaurant and this is my only slight gripe. Full marks to the front desk staff for allowing me a late check out. I will return.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2020
Vincent
very clean and very good location, the food is nice
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent place to stay!Great atmosphere ! Friendly staff!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
It was fairy ok in general. The cups in the rooms were all dirty so you need to improve that.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2019
Kristen
Clean and comfortable rooms. Good food at the restaurant. Nice swimming pool and very accommodating staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2019
Michelle

Excellent Room - Service Could Be a Bit Better

I had been to many other hotels in Lusaka but I was very pleasantly surprised by my room at Southern Sun. It was newly renovated and stylishly decorated. The breakfast selections were very good, complete with an omelette station, cappuccino selections, and 30+ food options. The only hesitation in my review was that when I reviewed at 3 AM in the morning, the hotel gave me a scare by saying they were completely booked even though I had booked and paid for my reservation in advance. I had even called to inform them that I'd be arriving via a late night international flight!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2019
Cindy

Ideal for Business stay

Conveniently located in the city of Lusaka. Perfect location for my business needs. Excellent wifi which is extremely important for when i travel for work. They do offer shuttle, however i did not make use of this service. Front desk staff were efficient and friendly. Dinner from the restaurant was excellent. Breakfast buffet is good, but think there could be a few more options in the hot section. The rooms are modern and has all one needs. The beds are extremely comfortable and i just loved those pillows. Overall excellent stay, highly recommend and will be back.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2019
kp
I stayed in one of the newly refurbished standard rooms. Mine was relatively small, but, very well done and comfortable. T0p marks for the redesign. Food was just OK and the gym is lacking. For those reasons I transferred to the Radisson Blu on my return.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2019
John

Professional Treatment

Emergency business trip that was made much easier due to the accommodations.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2019
Sue
Very helpful staff in the dining room and at reception. Staff did all they could to minimise the effect of extensive renovations. Buffet breakfast and meals were varied and excellent.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Nice property. A lot of upgrade and renovation going on. Elevators not available during renovation. Other than that, very nice, cozy and welcoming.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2019
Verified traveler
The entrance to the hotel was very impressive and several weddings were photographed there during my stay. The restaurant and bar were very nice and had a good selection of food and drink. The setting around the crocodile pond was comfortable and relaxing. The hotel was undergoing renovations and my only real complaint was that my room had not yet been renovated. The carpet was worn, the furniture was very dated, and the a/c did not work initially. The hotel maintenance staff worked hard and finally got the a/c working.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2019
Verified traveler
Nice, cozy, homely hotel. Very friendly staff and the general manager is always around ready to help. Feels like home away from home!
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2019
Eoghan

A solid choice in Lusaka

A good hotel to stay in for business, with a nice, comfortable meeting area downstairs. Rooms are basic and WiFi is hit and miss but the gym and pool are well maintained and the staff are helpful. I’ll definitely stay again
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The ambiance and the food at the restaurant was great.
Leisure Friends

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Southern Sun Ridgeway
Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia

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