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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
$67
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 1220 reviews
1,220 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
Double room
Superior room

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Overview

Family-friendly Johannesburg hotel in Sandton with a casino 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 1,220 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Southern Sun Sandton

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Business center
  • 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)
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • 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

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
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • 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

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Casino
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • 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

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Health and safety

  • Safe

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Southern Sun Sandton

8.3
Very good
1220 verified ratings
Wonderful
563
Very good
215
Good
177
Okay
88
Fair
92
Mediocre
44
Poor
41

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 Square0.4 mi
  • Sandton Convention Centre0.5 mi
  • Sandton City0.6 mi
  • Houghton4 mi
  • Johannesburg Zoo4.5 mi
  • Union Observatory5.6 mi
  • Cresta Shopping Centre5.6 mi
  • Hillbrow Telkom Tower5.7 mi
  • Ponte City Apartments6 mi
  • Johannesburg Planetarium6.1 mi
  • Montecasino6.3 mi
  • University of Witwatersrand6.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Southern Sun Sandton

Low season

March

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

$88

Average price (weekend night)

$83
Cheapest month to stay with an average 12% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 110% rise in price.
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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 March and December.
  • 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 Saturday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Southern Sun Sandton was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $88, while the most expensive was $88.
  • How long should you stay at Southern Sun Sandton? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Southern Sun Sandton

  • Where is Southern Sun Sandton located?

    Southern Sun Sandton is located at 123 Rivonia Road in Sandown, 6.8 miles from the center 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 11.1 miles from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Southern Sun Sandton is 14 miles from Johannesburg Lanseria.

  • Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

    Yes, Southern Sun Sandton has a pool onsite.

  • 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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Good to know

Value for money

8.6

Distance to city center

6.8 mi

Nearest Airport

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Distance to airport

11.1 mi