Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka
-15.41949, 28.301833Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
230 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
280 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Room size:
270 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
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
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 |
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- Nearby
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