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Southern Sun Sandton

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Nelson Mandela Square

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor banquet area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Premium Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Heart of Johannesburg.Within a 15-minute walk of this Sandton hotel, you'll find Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton City Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saint - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse bar 2.0 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocoon Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Sandton

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Nelson Mandela Square
Southern Sun Sandton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Southern Sun Sandton. An area shuttle within 5 km and a shopping center shuttle are free. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 1 building
  • 301 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Sandton offers 301 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

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
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)
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun Sandton to the airport?

Southern Sun Sandton is 22.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Sandton offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 610 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Southern Sun Sandton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun Sandton, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 205 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Sandton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Montecasino (13-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Sandton?

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

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a pool?

Southern Sun Sandton features an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Southern Sun Sandton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Sandton to downtown Johannesburg?

Southern Sun Sandton is 6.9 mi away from Johannesburg.