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Southern Sun Ridgeway

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room | Bathroom | Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $192
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6

Explore the area

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Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave, Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101
  • Place, Chilenje House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lusaka National Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Freedom Statue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive King Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Southern Sun Ridgeway

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

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Southern Sun Ridgeway features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Southern Sun Ridgeway has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Musuku Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Musuku Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • 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 (climate-controlled)
  • 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

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 79 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lei

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient yet quiet city location ideal for a business trip. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My spot

My favorite spot in Lusaka, staff are very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KL

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonce

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Munodawafa

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maud

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

8/10 Good

Charles

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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