Southern Sun Sandton

4 stars
123 Rivonia Road, 2148 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
8.4
Very good
based on 1438 reviews
1,438 reviews
lun. 29/12
-
mar. 30/12
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
C$ 100
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 100
Superior Room
C$ 134
Executive room
C$ 163
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Overview

Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars 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 1,438 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Southern Sun Sandton

lun. 29/12
mar. 30/12
Standard Room
bed type unknown
C$ 100
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 103
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 105
nightly with fees
Superior Room
bed type unknown
C$ 134
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 137
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 164
nightly with fees
Executive room
bed type unknown
C$ 163
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 173
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 202
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
C$ 175
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 373
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 rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr 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)
  • Trash cans
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • 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

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

Laundry

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

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • 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

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Southern Sun Sandton

8.4
Very good
1438 verified ratings
Wonderful
687
Very good
259
Good
198
Okay
97
Fair
102
Mediocre
47
Poor
48

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.
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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 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Southern Sun Sandton

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High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

February
December
C$ 146
C$ 127
Cheapest month to stay with an average 12% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 23% 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 February and October.
  • 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 Thursday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Southern Sun Sandton was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 118, while the most expensive was C$ 118.
  • 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 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM 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 downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.6
11.0 km
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17.8 km

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