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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free local area shuttle and bars/lounges

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Meeting facility
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Outdoor banquet area
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 9 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 18 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trump's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Run - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Eatery The Marc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge at Hilton Sandton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kauai - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Nelson Mandela Square
Sandton City Mall is located near Southern Sun Sandton, which provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Lettuce and Lime, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All 301 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Croatian, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lettuce and Lime
  • Skye Bar
  • The Chairman

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 205 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 610 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun Sandton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Sandton?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Sandton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Sandton?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Southern Sun Sandton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 610 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of The MARC, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. Peacemaker Museum and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 15 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Southern Sun Sandton Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 284 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great room and breakfast. Lots of room. Dinner service a bit slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent place loved it and the area is just amazing with restaurant and mall next to it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

It’s close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great and friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

We had to wait a long time to check in, there was a problem between Expedia and the hotel, but it was eventually resolved and we were accommodated. It was only an overnight, so didn't get to spend enough time to properly review. Lovely bed and bedding, super comfy and king-size everything! Very nice shower, complimentary toiletries, full breakfast spread, and easy access to the shops through the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Always great to stay at Southern Sun Sandton on my business trips
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing. Smart rooms quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The Hotel is in the process of renovating their rooms, mine looked a little dated but was clean comfortable and functional. I reported a problem which was quickly attended to. Breakfast was good, like all of these places avoid the pastries, the fresh fruit, eggs any way you like and other accompaniments are good & they try to cater for all (pork dishes are seperate). The evening menu is a bit ordinary but there are plenty of other places nearby to dine. For sightseeing the hop on hop off bus has a shuttle stop in front of the hotel. There is a nearby train station which is walkable, it goes to the airport and is clean and safe. The airport transfer service offered by the hotel if you have more luggage is clean, comfortable & the drivers professional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Great facilities

8/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

nice and spacious rooms, very clean

10/10

The accommodation was clean and good value for money. The hop on and off bus leaves right outside the hotel and it is in walking distance of the train station and Nelson Mandela Square
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

The Hotel is beautiful. the service was great. can improve on the service during breakfast time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stay was good. Only problem is that generator was too loud and disturbed sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

Sheets and bathroom could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

Must be the smallest bed I have slept in, feet dangling off the end. I am 6ft tall but bed much shorter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

Didn't like the staff attitude
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

The air condition in my room was not working well and the staff were very unfriendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

Worst experience of my life. The condition of the entire hotel was horrible. It looked so dodgy. The breakfast was terrible. So many options to choose from , but nothing tasted good at all. Our stay at this hotel was a complete waste of make y.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

The hotel is nice and neat, but my complain is I paid for parking and I charged extra guest fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023