--- title: "Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo vs Southern Sun Maputo" description: "Pick Southern Sun Maputo. It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo or Southern Sun Maputo in Maputo? Compare…" url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-blu-hotel-residence-maputo-maputo-vs-southern-sun-maputo-maputo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- # Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo vs Southern Sun Maputo Both are in Maputo, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Sommerschield ## [Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-residence-maputo-maputo/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 3.5 - **Score by category:** 4 of 12 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004023/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ · Sommerschield ## [Southern Sun Maputo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/southern-sun-maputo-maputo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Score by category:** 5 of 12 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2118324/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Southern Sun Maputo It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 310 m apart. ### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo if you want - the more consistently praised stay ### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo better than Southern Sun Maputo? 1. Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.2) (+0.8) 2. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★) ### Why is Southern Sun Maputo better than Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo? 1. Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo | Southern Sun Maputo | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.0 | – | | Location | 3.5 | – | | Facilities | 6.7 | – | | Families | 1.0 | – | | Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.4) | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 9.0 (+0.8) | 8.2 | | Number of reviews | 37 | 40 (+3) | | Rank in Maputo | top 6% (+44%) | top 50% | | Location | | Location score | 3.5 | 3.8 (+0.3) | | Distance to Sommerschield centre | 980 m | 700 m (−280 m) | | To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.3 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 19 (+5) | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ (+1★) | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 256 | – | | Listed amenities | 21 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00 (+2h) | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | [Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/southern-sun-maputo-maputo-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-residence-maputo-maputo/) ## Location 310 m apart ## Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo or Southern Sun Maputo: common questions ### Which is better, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo or Southern Sun Maputo? Southern Sun Maputo leads in 5 of 12 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Sommerschield centre. Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Maputo. ### Which is cheaper, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo or Southern Sun Maputo? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Southern Sun Maputo is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 980 m for Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo. ### How far apart are Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Maputo and Southern Sun Maputo? 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