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Southern Sun Ridgeway

4.0 star property
Lusaka hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $165
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 11 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room

Executive King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 11 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Cnr. Church Road and Independence Ave., Lusaka

What's nearby

  • Chilenje House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lusaka National Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parays Game Ranch - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lusaka City Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandton Night Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun Ridgeway

When visiting Lusaka, Southern Sun Ridgeway is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Musuku Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 155 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Musuku Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Ridgeway offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun Ridgeway does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Southern Sun Ridgeway and nearby?
Southern Sun Ridgeway has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Ridgeway?
Yes, Musuku Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Southern Sun Ridgeway like?
Southern Sun Ridgeway is a short 16-minute walk from Lusaka National Museum and 10 minutes' walk from Chilenje House.

Southern Sun Ridgeway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Very good

My spot
My favorite spot in Lusaka, staff are very attentive.
Wayne, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
J, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and excellent meals
Lei, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Favorite
Still remains my favorite hotel of choice when visiting Lusaka. Amazing staff and excellent breafast variety.
Wayne, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient. Good staff service. Food: dinner is great; breakfast lacks fresh fruits (seriously!)
Leonce, 7-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SHANGWEN, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SHANGWEN, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Initially there was a strong smell of bug spray in the hall but that improved.
Vivian, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Marton, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wednesday Meet & Greet, Evening Come together hosted by the hotel is a great idea,
Maud, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Workers have an excellent Customer service.
Maud, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ted, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tinus, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Place to be
Still my favorite place to stay in Lusaka
Wayne, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Walking distance from national museum
Johan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The tv Signal quality was very bad, wifi network kept booting. Food was exquisite
Munodawafa, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Biswanath, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Southern Sun are exceptional. Thank you for all the attention you give to every detail in making my stay pleasant.
Judy, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good old times - Will do it again
Enjoyable stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway. Friendly staff. Chef at Restaurant was also very friendly & accommodating.
KL, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Charles, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Cindy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review