Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

$$$$||View on mapLusaka, ZambiaCnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia|
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Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.9
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Solo43%
Business19%
Couples16%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.9
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Who stays here
Solo43%
Business19%
Couples16%
Groups13%

4-star Lusaka hotel with award-winning buffet dining and a garden courtyard featuring local wildlife

Dining and Culinary Experiences

Southern Sun Ridgeway holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, in part for its award-winning reputation for buffet dining and culinary events. The Musuku restaurant serves local Zambian and international cuisine, and the hotel also offers themed dinner nights and special diet menus. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet frequently praised as one of the best in Lusaka, with options including freshly cooked eggs, chicken livers, and flapjacks.

Rooms and Accommodations

The Southern Sun Ridgeway hotel provides rooms with satellite TV, air conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities. Executive Rooms add a sofa for extra comfort, and some rooms have a garden view. Children under 18 can stay free in the same room as their parents, making the hotel a practical choice for families visiting local attractions.

Business and Event Facilities

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka has a dedicated event team that supports guests from concept to completion across six versatile venues. The conference facilities can host up to 300 people, and the business center provides fax, photocopying, and meeting support. A 24-hour front desk and currency exchange service are available for business travelers.

Recreation and Surroundings

The hotel grounds include an outdoor freeform swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and a garden courtyard with a pond, where guests can observe local birds and small crocodiles. Southern Sun Ridgeway is a 5-minute drive from the New Government Complex and offers easy access to the Lusaka National Museum and the Freedom Statue. The property also has a 24-hour fitness center and organizes walking tours and tours about local culture.

Location and Access

Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel Lusaka is located 30 minutes by car from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, and the hotel can arrange airport shuttle service for a fee. The hotel is a short drive from the Lusaka National Park, offering pre-safari stopover options for visitors to Zambia. Free parking and accessible parking are available on site.

  • Award-winning dining: Buffet dining recognized by TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Garden wildlife: Crocodile pond and weaver birds in the courtyard
  • Event spaces: Six venues with capacity for 300 guests
  • Family policy: Children under 18 stay free
  • Location: 30 minutes from the airport, near Lusaka National Park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 23.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of rooms:153
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Room size:

    230 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Executive Queen Room
  • Room size:

    280 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Standard Twin Room
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

💵 Lowest room price 162 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 14.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kenneth Kaunda International, LUN

Location

Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia
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Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia
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Cnr. Church Road And Independence Ave., Lusaka, Zambia
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Church
Anglican Cathedral of The Holy Cross Lusaka
100 yd
Restaurant
ROSSO Trattoria
100 yd

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