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8.5

848 reviews

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Cnr. Church Road and Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Welcome to Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka, a delightful 4-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Lusaka, Zambia. Situated at the corner of Church Road and Independence Avenue, this hotel is just a short 1.3mi distance away from the bustling city center, making it the perfect base for exploring all that Lusaka has to offer.

Guests at Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka can enjoy a range of fantastic amenities during their stay. From the inviting outdoor swimming pool to the well-equipped fitness center, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The hotel also offers complimentary WiFi and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all visitors. With 848 reviews from satisfied guests, it's clear that Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka is a top choice for travelers in Lusaka.

Whether you're relaxing by the pool, dining in the on-site restaurant, or exploring the nearby attractions, Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka provides a welcoming and convenient stay for all guests. Experience the best of Lusaka at this fantastic hotel, where comfort and style meet in the heart of Zambia's capital city.

After a day of exploring Lusaka, guests can indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site Musuku Restaurant. This modern eatery serves a delectable fusion of African and International cuisines, providing a diverse and flavorful dining experience for visitors. With its inviting ambiance and delicious menu, Musuku Restaurant is the perfect place to savor a memorable meal in the heart of the bustling Zambian capital.

For guests looking to unwind and relax, Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka offers a refreshing outdoor pool. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters or simply soak up the sun on a lounger by the poolside, this amenity provides a tranquil oasis in the midst of the city. Open all year round, the pool is a fantastic spot to rejuvenate and enjoy a leisurely moment during your stay at the hotel.

Convenience meets luxury at Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka with accepted payment methods including Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. Cash is not accepted, providing guests with added ease and flexibility during their visit. With a range of options, guests can choose the payment method that suits them best, ensuring a hassle-free experience from check-in to check-out at this elegant 4-star hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.

Closest airports

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

11.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

Smoking not allowed

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Suite Room 1 King Bed Non Smoking is 183 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Standard Room 1 Double Bed Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Standard, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Suite Room 1 King Bed Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Suite, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

795 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Executive 2 Double Beds Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Executive, 2 Double Beds, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Standard Room 1 Double Bed Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Standard, Double, Smoking Allowed, Single Use

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Standard Room 1 Double Bed Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Standard, Queen Size, Smoking Allowed, Single Use

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Standard Room Twin Beds Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Executive King Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Executive, King Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Standard Room 2 Double Beds Non Smoking - single occupancy in Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

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Standard, 2Double/2Twin/1King, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Standard, Queen Size, Smoking Allowed

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Smoking allowed

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Standard Room 1 Double Bed Smoking is 183 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Smoking not allowed

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Standard Queen Non-Smoking Paraplegic is 183 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

Standard, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

185 sqft

Smoking not allowed

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Standard Room 2 Double Beds Non Smoking is 183 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.

Guest reviews

8.5

848 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Venkatesh

9.1

December 2024

Everything is wonderful...

Food menu in the breakfast is standard and routine. There must be innovation.

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Musa

8.2

July 2025

The staff were very friendly, helpful and served with a smile. The place was clean and our room was exactly 💯 what we saw on booking.com. The food was yummy and chef 👩‍🍳 Brian made food for me and took my allergies into consideration. We enjoyed our stay and next time we are in Zambia, we are most definitely staying at Southern Sun Ridgeway 😉 😀 Chefs Brian, Andrew and Nevin were amazing and considered my allergies in meals they prepared for me. Musa (my namesake!!!!) was super helpful with our luggage and all our shopping. Best porter!!!!! Sheeba ensured our room was clean all the time!!!

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Likhwa

9.1

January 2025

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka, and I must say that it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I arrived, I felt a sense of warm hospitality and exceptional service. What truly made my stay special, however, was the thoughtful and personal touch from the hotel manager. Upon checking in, I was delighted to receive a personalized note from the manager at the reception desk, welcoming me to the hotel and making me feel like a valued guest. It was a lovely surprise and set a positive tone for my stay. The hotel itself is comfortable and well-appointed, with clean and spacious rooms, delicious food, and a lovely atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful, always eager to assist with any request or query. Overall, I would highly recommend the Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay in Lusaka. The combination of excellent service, comfortable accommodation, and personal touches like the note from the hotel manager made my stay truly unforgettable. Thank you to the team at Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka for a wonderful experience - I look forward to returning in the future! Pros: The hotel has a great location, close to the city center and major attractions. The staff are friendly and welcoming, with a particular mention to the reception team who made me feel at home with a personalized note from the hotel manager. The rooms are clean, spacious, and well-appointed, with comfortable beds and modern amenities. The food at the hotel restaurant is delicious, with a good selection of local and international dishes. The hotel has a lovely atmosphere, with a nice pool area and outdoor seating.

Cons: The hotel's Wi-Fi connection can be a bit slow and unreliable at times. The rooms could benefit from a bit more soundproofing, as some noise from the hallway and surrounding rooms can be heard. The hotel's gym and fitness facilities are a bit limited, with only a few machines and no free weights.

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Nicola

8.2

September 2024

This is a great hotel with wonderful staff. The business centre was a real bonus as I had stuff to do and they helped me considerably. The menu was good and the portions very generous. The evening buffets were good value and the real crocodiles (small ones) in the pond a genuine surprise, but what was really lovely was sitting with a coffee over breakfast watching the birds making their nests.

Lusaka is very spread out. It felt like a series of roundabouts. There isn't a convenience store nearby so bring what you need with you or jump into a helpful cab (reception can organise for you, if you are not driving) and they will take you to the nearest mall.

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Ashley

9.1

March 2025

This is a beautiful historic hotel located in the heart of Lusaka. The locals shared with me that this hotel had been part of many special occasions for decades. It has had a very nice modern update with perfect decor and it has very lush landscaping with a really nice terrace for meals. I enjoyed watching the birds and the scenic pond every morning. The food was delicious and well priced. The pool is lovely and private. The staff was very helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend it to others and stay there again myself. I was thankful for air-conditioning and power even though the area has had a lot of trouble with power.

There isn't anything I can think of. I really enjoyed my stay.

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Anonymous

10

May 2025

This was my fourth stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway and it is consistently excellent. Among Lusaka's centrally located international-class hotels, I find the Ridgeway offers by far the best value for money. Sightly less luxurious than those competitors, its rates are unbeatable, the rooms and beds comfortable and the staff are consistently friendly and capable.

Some secondary equipment is a bit worn: aircon units, gym. The breakfast buffet is good but would benefit from more variety, especially over longer stays.

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Sarah

8.2

April 2024

I've stayed here many times, and it looks like the rooms have been upgraded a bit - very comfortable. The eating space around the pool with the baby crocs is as fun as ever, although the plants for the weaver birds were cut. Hope they grow back and that the birds return!

Honestly, the food was very uneven, and occasionally not edible. Not sure why this has happened but I hope Southern Sun will look into this. I remember the breakfast as being quite delicious and now it is so so. Some of the items from the menu were just plain bad. The kitchen needs some serious attention. Also, the service is very uneven, just depends on the personality of the server.

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Sampsa

9.1

December 2024

An excellent hotel with nice and clean rooms and friendly staff and peaceful location with walking distance from The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and National Museum. They have a lovely pond with baby crocodiles and Musuku restaurant with excellent vegetarian friendly food. They also served us an amazing breakfast, one of the best hotel breakfasts I have ever enjoyed, if not the best.

We ordered shuttle from the airport but they never came and we were looking them for an hour or so. However, we were offered a compensation so all good. I can really recommend this hotel, it's an excellent one!

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Patricia

8.2

December 2024

Location. Room fittings and experience at check-in

Attitude and service of staff in the bar. Was kept waiting for 45 mins after being given menu, despite someone being at the bar chatting with other staff. When asked for help from waiter, they said they not responsible and would call someone and disappeared for 20 mins. When we were finally served, staff hang around the till talking loudly. It was not a good experience at all. Staff in the main dining area were more efficient and pleasant.

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Michael

8.2

May 2024

The location for my business was helpful and everything near by for my meetings.The room was adequate and for the needs. The staff in the restaurant in particular NChimunya and the 2 staff called Memory were very helpful cheerful and chatty clearly care about what they do and demonstrated good service and relationship skills.. Even the wider staff were helpful with a smile. The food was of a good standard and value for money. Having an ATM on site was very useful as well. The hotel from the airport was nit too far. The crocodiles tiny ones were a source of interest.

I needed to use the business facility and whilst the lady was very helpful when I tried to stay and do some work the general noise of others was loud and the room wasn't suitably planned for laptop privacy and due to the noise I couldnt make calls so I promptly left. Checking in was fine however I had to extend my stay and that became a challenge ans the lady who served me to recheck in didnt seem very helpful and was quite off in attitude which was disappointing..

Points of Interest Around Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Airports

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

11.8mi

Restaurants

Musuku Restaurant

Cuisines

  • African
  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property