Reviews of Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka 4 stars
Corner Church Road & Independence Avenue, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was excellent, the staff welcoming. The chef at the eggs station was friendly, efficient and professional, and the quiche was great.
The phone extensions were out, but that meant great exercise!
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe temperature was low when I stayed, and the quilt was thin, but everything else was fine. It's worth choosing again.
The temperature was low when I stayed, and the quilt was thin.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur 3rd stay in 2 weeks. Breakfast by the pond with fish and crocodiles (4).
This time, restaurant staff were not so attentive, wrong wine, red not white. Coffees for breakfast had to be reordered.
Dear Straberries, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway for the third time in such a short period. I am pleased that you continue to enjoy the unique setting of our pond with fish and crocodiles, as well as breakfast in this special environment. I sincerely regret that during this visit, the attentiveness of our restaurant service did not meet your expectations. Please accept my apologies for the mix-up with your wine order and the inconvenience with your coffee at breakfast. This is not the standard we aim to uphold, and I have shared your comments with the restaurant team to ensure greater attention to detail in future. I truly appreciate your loyalty and constructive feedback, which helps us improve. I look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with the seamless experience you deserve. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Straberries, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway for the third time in such a short period. I am pleased that you continue to enjoy the unique setting of our pond with fish a… Show more
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast options
Dear Tendai, Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled that you enjoyed the excellent service and appreciated the variety of our breakfast options. Your kind words are a great motivation to us all. I look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Tendai, Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled that you enjoyed the excellent service and appreciated the variety of our breakfast options. Your k… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThere was variety
Dear Chiganze, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for choosing Southern Sun Ridgeway during your time in Lusaka. The team and I appreciate your wonderful feedback, and we are delighted you had an excellent stay at our hotel and enjoyed the variety that was provided. I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back one day soon. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Chiganze, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for choosing Southern Sun Ridgeway during your time in Lusaka. The team and I appreciate your wonderful feedback, and we are delighted you had an excellent stay at ou… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRooms
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Dear Jefferson, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for taking the time to share your review of Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you had an exceptional experience at our hotel and that you enjoyed our rooms in particular. Please note that we have a variety of payment methods available for our guests, which include electronic transfers, credit and debit cards, cash and accounts. We also accept all major bank cards. I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back one day soon. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Jefferson, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for taking the time to share your review of Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you had an exceptional experience at our hotel and that you enjoyed o… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Nice breakfast
To put tooth brush with colgate or something
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your review of Southern Sun Ridgeway. It is wonderful to know you had a great experience at our hotel, and that you found our location to be convenient, and that you enjoyed our breakfast offerings. I appreciate your comment regarding a toothbrush and toothpaste in our rooms. Should our guests forget their toiletries, we do have these items available at our reception on request. I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Lusaka. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your review of Southern Sun Ridgeway. It is wonderful to know you had a great experience at our hotel, and that you found our location to be convenient, and that you enjoy… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff….a credit to the hotel. I would definitely stay here again and more importantly would recommend it to my friends and/or work contacts.
Gym is pretty inadequate tbh :(
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway with us. The team and I are delighted you enjoyed our outdoor terrace, found the beds comfortable, and experienced the warm hospitality of our team. They will be very proud to know their efforts made such a positive impression. I appreciate your comments regarding the air conditioning and the gym facilities. Your observations are very valuable as we continue to look for ways to enhance both comfort and amenities for our guests. I am truly grateful for your recommendation and for considering us for your future stays. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway with us. The team and I are delighted you enjoyed our outdoor terrace, found the beds comfortable, and experienced the warm hos… Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFrom a colleague
Clean , professional staff, location
Dear Aloysius, Thank you for your kind feedback on your recent stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness, service from our team, and our convenient location. Your comments are greatly valued. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon on your next visit to Lusaka. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Aloysius, Thank you for your kind feedback on your recent stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness, service from our team, and our convenient location. Your comm… Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFree breakfast, swimming pool and friendly staff
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Dear Lindelwa, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback on Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you chose to stay at our hotel, and we are grateful you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the breakfast, pool, and the friendly service from our team. I truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Lindelwa, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback on Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you chose to stay at our hotel, and we are grateful you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the breakfast… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, good food and WiFi . Friendly staff.
Could have more lingers or pause areas , especially with views of city. It feels a little cramped and staying for three days it gets a bit boring in the limited spaces . There is for example a rooftop area on the first floor that could be converted into a very nice lounge area with open air views
Dear Stuart, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for sharing such detailed feedback on your recent experience at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled you found the hotel comfortable, secure, and clean, and enjoyed the food, WiFi, and especially the friendly service from our team. I also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the lounge and relaxation areas. Suggestions like yours are very valuable, and I will certainly share them with our management team as we look at ways to further enhance our guest experience. I am grateful for your insights and hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Stuart, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and thank you for sharing such detailed feedback on your recent experience at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled you found the hotel comfortable, secure, and clean, … Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable facility. Loved the unique art in the rooms
Asked one waitress to get me some juice during breakfast and she said it's self service😂🙏.
Dear BV, Thank you for sharing your feedback following your stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of our facilities, as well as the unique art in our rooms. We take pride in creating an environment that feels both inviting and distinctive for our guests. I am, however, sorry to learn about your experience at breakfast. While our juice is indeed self-service, our team should always strive to offer assistance with a smile, and I apologise if this fell short during your visit. Please rest assured that I will share this with our team as a reminder that even small gestures make a big difference to our guests. I truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for an even smoother and more enjoyable stay in the future. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear BV, Thank you for sharing your feedback following your stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are delighted you enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of our facilities, as well as the unique art in our rooms. We take pr… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat hotel with nice terrace and very good restaurant, very friendly staff, great showers/bathrooms
Dear Carolien, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled you found our hotel comfortable and you enjoyed the terrace, our restaurant, and the friendliness of our team. It is also wonderful to know that both our showers and bathrooms added to your comfort. I look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and enjoyable stay on your next visit to Lusaka. Kind regards, Ross Mackay General Manager
Dear Carolien, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Southern Sun Ridgeway. The team and I are thrilled you found our hotel comfortable and you enjoyed the terrace, our restaurant, and the friendliness of our … Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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