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    Southern Sun Ridgeway

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    Corner Church Road and Independence Avenue | Avenue, Lusaka 10101, Zambia
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    4,0 468 reviews
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    • Very good49%
    • Average15%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    Corner Church Road and Independence Avenue Avenue, Lusaka 10101 Zambia See on map
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    Breakfast included
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Needs updating including the service

    Not a bad located hotel. Needs updating as it looks tired. The service a a bit slow especially at breakfast where the waitresses are just chit chatting and lounging around and have a could not be bothered attitude -I asked for a pot of tea...More

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Nice location in Lusaka

    Older hotel that needs rooms upgraded. Excellent food in restaurant. Pleasant environment. Central and in a good part of Lusaka. Stayed here on business But would not choose it as a leisure destination. The gym is well equipped but needs air con. Nice pool area...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Southern Sun Ridgeway in Lusaka, Zambia review

    Good but not really great. Nothing really wrong, but more suited towards families doing a holiday than for business travellers. Internet slow, and room old and dated, aircon not working well enough and needs replacement or regassing. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast selection fine but...More

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    Thank thinusf2017
    Response from NelsonC2562, Manager at Southern Sun RidgewayResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Thinus Thank you for taking your time to review us. I'm sorry for the bad experience especially on some of the issues that we could have handled much better. We are in the process of starting our room refurbishment from the beginning of next...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    2 Night Stay

    My stay at the Southern Sun Ridgeway was pleasant. The food was good and the staff was friendly. The only negative experience for me was the smell of smoke in the hallways. This must have been coming from the rooms where smoking is allowed but...More

    Thank Hannes P
    Response from NelsonC2562, Manager at Southern Sun RidgewayResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Hannes Thank you for taking your time to review us and pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will work with the team to establish the source of the smoke as all smoking rooms have specific floor and smoking is allowed inside rooms and not...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    First time Disappointment

    First stay and how disappointing. The hotel needs to be refurbished ASAP. Some unfriendly staff that didn't greet. Diaty tables through out the hotel. Cleaning and maintenance failing. Rooms were average but very comfortable bed.More

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    Response from NelsonC2562, Manager at Southern Sun RidgewayResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Louisa My apologies for having experienced poor quality of product and service which I REGRET. We really slipped up on cleanliness and staff friendliness. May I thank you for bringing this to our attention and I will share your experience with the team and...More

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    Conveniently located in Lusaka's business district, close to embassies and government offices and only 27km from the airport. The hotel is set in attractive landscaped gardens and offers business and leisure …More travellers a welcoming atmosphere, for which Southern Sun is so renowned. The guest rooms are tastefully furnished and offer every modern facility, including free wireless internet access, which is available throughout the hotel. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Pool
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Airport Transportation
    Babysitting
    Banquet Room
    Breakfast Available
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Concierge
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Shuttle Bus Service
    Wheelchair Access
    Beachfront
    Spa
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Business
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    Luxury
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available, Accessible rooms, Family Rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Business
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    Luxury
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available, Accessible rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    155
    Price range
    US$160 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Hotel Lusaka
    ,
    Holiday Inn Lusaka
    ,
    Lusaka Holiday Inn
    Location
    Zambia > Lusaka Province > Lusaka
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Business
    ,
    Luxury
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available, Accessible rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    155
    Price range
    US$160 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Hotel Lusaka
    ,
    Holiday Inn Lusaka
    ,
    Lusaka Holiday Inn
    Location
    Zambia > Lusaka Province > Lusaka
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    Lasford
    2 December 2017|
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    Response from PjDLP | Reviewed this property |
    I have no idea but I’m sure the hotel could advise on their function rates. Their staff are very helpful.
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    Lasford
    2 December 2017|
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    Response from Kapasa_Wa_Kapasa | Property representative |
    Hi Lasford, Please see the information below (I hope it will be helpful): SS RIDGEWAY WEDDING PACKAGE Included in the Wedding Package: Complimentary Wedding Reception Venue Bridal Executive Room A bottle of Sparkling... More
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    28 July 2016|
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    Not in the room, but one is delivered to your room upon request.
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    enjabz
    12 Jul 2018
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    "Not sure on this one, guess all the same."
    Willem1969
    21 Nov 2017
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    "Try get a room NOT facing the main road as the noise level can be substantial due to lack of soundproofed..."
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    19 Nov 2017
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    "Nice view by the pond in the evening"
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    16 Aug 2017
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