Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo

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Lobby
Exterior
Self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
Terrace/patio
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620
  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Emperors Palace Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • East Rand Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room 1King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(98 reviews)
  • 298 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kempton Park

O.R. Tambo stay.Your stay at this O.R. Tambo hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Emperors Palace Casino and Arwyp Medical Centre. Kempton Park Golf Club and Festival Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • International Terminal Duty Free Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Festival Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • East Rand Mall - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • OR Tambo Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 7 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 37 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Craft Brewers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacksons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cappello - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport

4-star hotel in O.R. Tambo
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 9 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kempton Park hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 366 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers 366 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Hotel
Southern Sun Or Tambo Int Air Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park
Southern Sun O R Tambo Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Kempton Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport to the airport?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is 0.9 mi (5-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offer free breakfast?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport offers free full breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Emperors Palace Casino (6-min drive) and Carnival City & Entertainment World (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a pool?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a restaurant?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is home to Bernoulli's Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown Kempton Park?

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport is 2.8 mi away from Kempton Park.

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1650 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane, Cornwall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really enjoyable stay in clean rooms and excellent staff and good range of lovely food. My personal disappointment was no pink gin - but apparently not a common drink in SA.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, convenient to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhezell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel near the airport

Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location if in Johannesburg for a short visit or just overnighting. The hotel is a 10 minute shuttle from the airport, which runs every 15 minutes and also is free. The hotel is full service, complimentary breakfast and also has a regular bar and restaurant. The rooms are quiet and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Choose a different hotel next time.

We scheduled two nights separately on a Wednesday night then again on Sunday night for layovers to Victoria Falls and Hoedspruit. The first night, we checked in on Wednesday and were told we had two bookings (two rooms for the two of us). I explained to the manager that we only booked one room and canceled the other months ago. She took the necessary steps to remove the other room from our stay and didn't cost us anything. I told her that we would return on Sunday and please be sure that we wont have the same issue when we return. Well, Sunday came and we checked in with a different person/s at the front desk and had a double room booked again. I explained to them what had happened on Wednesday and was disappointed that we were going through this same issue all over again. Needless to say that they didn't give us a refund for the second room. In addition to the hotel looking tired and somewhat old, we didn't get the proper service or number of towels in our room on Sunday and a few other minor issues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great food, the room is dated but the linens are clean and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed dinner in the bar and the breakfast. Both options were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for an overnight at the airport. Service is great and shuttle runs every 15mins 24hrs a day. Very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an airport hotel so you cant really expect to be in a garden like setting. The hotel was great, restaurant was very good. Took quite awhile to check in due to a line of guests at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt för en natt

Bra läge vid flygplatsen och dom har en fantastisk buffé på kvällen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stanley

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very rough, not friendly at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Very accommodating. So convenient to the airport. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Denny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Amenities
B/
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was stuffy, torn carpet, very musty totally didappointing. The only redeeming quality is proximity to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, and shuttle service . Needs a fresh coat of paint . Dining was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Airport shuttles every 15 minutes

This is a great hotel at Johannesburg airport. What sets it apart is its airport shuttle services (a shuttle every 15 minutes 24 hours a day).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025