Southern Sun Sandton

4 stars
123 Rivonia Road, 2148 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
+27 112 820 000
8,4
Very good
based on 1487 reviews
1 487 reviews
Wed 18/3
-
Thu 19/3
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R1 183
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
R1 183
Superior room
R1 579
Executive room
R1 658
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Lounge
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Conference room
Conference room
Gym
Pool
Gym
Building
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Hallway
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Overview

Family-friendly hotel with bars, near Nelson Mandela Square This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Southern Sun Sandton offers 301 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8,4
Very good rating
Based on 1 487 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Southern Sun Sandton

Wed 18/3
-
Thu 19/3
King room
bed type unknown
R4 405
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R1 183
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 216
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 268
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
R1 680
nightly with fees
Executive room
bed type unknown
R1 658
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 041
nightly with fees
1 king bed
R2 382
nightly with fees
Superior room
bed type unknown
R1 579
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 618
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 932
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Southern Sun Sandton

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water
  • Chapel/shrine

Basics

  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Library
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Babysitting/child care services (surcharge)

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Southern Sun Sandton

8,4
Very good
1487 verified ratings
Wonderful
714
Very good
273
Good
201
Okay
100
Fair
102
Mediocre
47
Poor
50

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the hotel's location and friendly service, with many highlighting the spacious rooms and good facilities. However, some concerns were raised about cleanliness and issues with the bar atmosphere.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
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8.5
Very good
Jon, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Very comfortable, welcoming lobby, good service, free shuttles in Sandton area
Cons (-) The food (except breakfast which was fine). Some of my colleagues complained about noise from plumbing

Location

123 Rivonia Road, 2148 Johannesburg, Gauteng

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square0.7 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre0.8 km
  • Sandton City0.9 km
  • Houghton6.5 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo7.3 km
  • Union Observatory9 km
  • Cresta Shopping Centre9.1 km
  • Hillbrow Telkom Tower9.3 km
  • Ponte City Apartments9.6 km
  • Johannesburg Planetarium9.9 km
  • Montecasino10.1 km
  • University of Witwatersrand10.2 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Southern Sun Sandton

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

August
November
R1 793
R1 664
Cheapest month to stay with an average 23% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 150% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Southern Sun Sandton

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Southern Sun Sandton

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Southern Sun Sandton, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Southern Sun Sandton, plan to stay on a Friday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Southern Sun Sandton was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R1 458, while the most expensive was R1 554.
  • How long should you stay at Southern Sun Sandton? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Southern Sun Sandton

  • Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

    Southern Sun Sandton is located at 123 Rivonia Road in Sandown, 11 km from the centre of Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela Square is the closest landmark to Southern Sun Sandton.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Southern Sun Sandton?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Southern Sun Sandton.

  • Does Southern Sun Sandton offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Southern Sun Sandton offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Southern Sun Sandton from the airport?

    Southern Sun Sandton is 17,8 km from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Southern Sun Sandton is 22,8 km from Johannesburg Lanseria.

  • Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

    Yes, Southern Sun Sandton has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Southern Sun Sandton hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Southern Sun Sandton and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Southern Sun Sandton.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8,6
11,0 km
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17,8 km

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