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Southern Sun Sandton
4 stars

Southern Sun Sandton

123 Rivonia Road, 2148 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
See location+27 112 820 000
From
$116
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 1260 reviews
1,260 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
Superior room
Executive room

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Overview

Family-friendly hotel with a casino and a fitness center Along with a casino, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Additionally, a business center, a children's club, and dry cleaning are onsite. Southern Sun Sandton offers 301 accommodations. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,260 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Southern Sun Sandton

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

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

Services and conveniences

  • 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

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
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • 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
  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Spa bath
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Things to do

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

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)

Media and entertainment

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

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Health and safety

  • Safe

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Southern Sun Sandton

8.3
Very good
1260 verified ratings
Wonderful
585
Very good
227
Good
181
Okay
89
Fair
92
Mediocre
44
Poor
42

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and cleanliness, with many highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and comfortable rooms. However, there were significant complaints regarding the service, particularly at the reception, and issues with amenities such as hot water and air conditioning.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service3 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

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

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

  • How long should you stay at Southern Sun Sandton? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 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 17.9 km from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Southern Sun Sandton is 22.5 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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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.6
11.0 km
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17.8 km