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Beach Rotana vs Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Beach Rotana and Southern Sun Abu Dhabi are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Beach Rotana scores significantly better than Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. Beach Rotana comes in at #6 in Abu Dhabi with recommendations from 7 publications including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.

Beach Rotana
Beach Rotana
8 / 10
2nd Street, Connected to Abu Dhabi Mall, Abu Dhabi 45200, United Arab Emirates
From $74 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Although far less opulent than Emirates Palace, Beach Rotana is one of my favorite hotels in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Offering a quality experience in a convenient location with stylish design and first-class dining options, it's not surprising this sumptuous hotel is so popular." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"While the well-appointed rooms are comfortable and come with good facilities, the attraction at this splendid hotel is the white sand beach and the popular PADI dive school."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This smart modern beachfront resort-style hotel is probably the nicest place to stay in the city after the Emirates Palace, and a whole lot cheaper."
Time Out Time Out
"Probably the most family orientated of the top hotels in the city, the Beach Rotana is connected to Abu Dhabi Mall, meaning shopaholics don’t have far to walk." Full review
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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
7 / 10
Al Mina Street | Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi 51997, United Arab Emirates
From $44 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A stylish 353-room hotel that’s just a 10-minute walk from the Abu Dhabi Corniche." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is one of the highest-rated in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene for us.Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is a bit round-about to get to, but it's still close enough to the city's Corniche promenade to remain appealing. The 27-story hotel sits..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This shiny high-rise packs in the flair of a hotel twice the price from the moment you walk into the triple-height lobby hung with swooping contemporary lamps." Full review